Sensational foliage is uniquely shaped with a stunning color combination; avocado green background, marbled with steel gray, maroon veins, stems, and leaf backside all on deeply cut, maple shaped leaves. Dramatic when placed as a solo container plant or in a shade garden complemented with Coleus and New Guinea Impatiens. Adaptable as a houseplant, bring indoors over winter for a large, voluminous plant the next season. Strong, durable foliage grows well in shade to part shade.

5 multi-seed pellets (6-8 seeds per pellet)

PLANTING

Begonia hybrida

Annual

Germination:15-30 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-80F

Seed Planting Depth:Sow on the surface and press into soil, seeds need light to germinate

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 12-16 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-80F soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12-15 apart

Sowing Outdoors:Direct sowing is not recommended

Growth Habit:Mounded,upright

Height and Width:14-18″ x 16-18″

Spacing:12-15″ apart

Light Needs:Shade to part sun

Soil Needs:Fertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed:110-120 days

Uses:Shade gardens, flower beds, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes

Care:Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting.Apply a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time. Deadhead to encourage more flower production. Cut back plants at the end of the season and bring inside for a houseplant.