Begonia Stirling Moon - 3ltr pot
£10.00
Begonia 'Sterling Moon' is a striking, cold-hardy perennial introduction from the Lunar Lights Series bred by Ozzie Johnson.
Key Features
- Foliage: Puckered, olive-to-forest-green leaves frosted with silvery-mint mottling, deep purple undersides, and reddish-purple stems. New growth often features dusty-rose or pink undertones.
- Flowers: Produces modest pinkish-white or salmon-pink blooms from late summer into fall.
- Size: Grows much larger than typical indoor rex types, reaching roughly 20–30 inches (50–75 cm) tall and spreading nicely in a clump-forming habit.
- Hardiness: Unusually hardy for a begonia (surviving down to USDA Zone 7 / around -5°C to frost-free limits depending on winter wetness). In colder climates or frost-prone UK areas, it can be grown in containers and overwintered indoors as a gorgeous houseplant.
- Care and Growing Tips
- Light: Thrives in part shade to bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh midday sun, which can scorch or fade the silver leaf markings.
- Soil: Plant in average moisture, well-draining, loamy woodland soil. Avoid waterlogged or severely dry, root-bound locations.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season, allowing the top couple of inches to dry out slightly between waterings.