- ‘Sterling moon’ begonia
Botanical name: begonia hybrid ‘sterling moon’
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: about 2 and a half ft in height and in width
Bloom time: late spring till first frost
Hardy zone: zones 7-9
Flower color: pink/white
Foliage color: green/blue/gray/white
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for boarding walkways
Light needs: about 4 hours of sun a day
Special features: thrives in a shade garden
Watering instructions: allow the soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-5 in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: ferns, hostas, lobelia
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
