- Rex begonia
Botanical name: begonia rex
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about a ft and a half in height and in width
Bloom time: late spring, summer, early fall
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Flower color: pink/white
Foliage color: green/red/blue/gray
Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: shade garden, container plant
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: unique foliage
Watering instructions: allow soil to almost completely dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with foliage feed after planting and repeat once a month throughout the growing season
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: hostas, ferns, coleus
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
