Begonia 'Dark Side of the Moon' ^PBR

Perennial
50-60 cm high
Light-coloured flowers
Red to purple foliage
Valuable foliage plant

Nearly black, glossy leaves with a warm red glow. Blooms in summer with soft, pale pink flowers. Ideal in partial shade, where the foliage glows beautifully. Keep the soil evenly moist and well-drained.

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Perennials

Garden use

Use

Shrub border Roof garden extensive Solitary plants Mass planting Pot Planters Bedding Along path Border Small garden Roof garden intensive Solitary Small groups

Site and growing conditions

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Garden style

Tropische tuin Leaf structure garden Autumn garden Cottage garden Formal garden Architectonisch Romantic garden Mediterranean garden Japanese garden Jungle garden Minimalist garden

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Ornamental value and special features

Foliage plant Very long ornamental value

Growth

Medium

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height	50 - 60 cm
Flowering time	May - August
Flower colour	white, light pink
Leaf colour	red, brown-red, green, reddish brown
Growth habit	ascending
Growth rate	medium
Hardiness	down to about -10°C

Site conditions

Light	sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered, shade
Moisture	very dry, dry, average, moist, winter dry
Soil	pervious, light, normal
Soil fertility	normal, high