Space Age Black Hole Rex Begonia (Begonia rex-cultorum 'Space Age Black Hole')
bah-GO-nyah rex-cultorum 'Space Age Black Hole'
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Annual
(usually grown as an annual near you)
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Available May 7
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| Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
Greenhouse
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$61.80 |
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| Tray of 3 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$35.46 |
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Available May 14
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| Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
Greenhouse
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$61.80 |
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| Tray of 3 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$35.46 |
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Available May 21
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| Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
Greenhouse
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$61.80 |
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Available June 4
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| Eco+ Grande(TM) Tray of 10 4" compostable pots |
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$61.80 |
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Shining silver leaves with black, jagged edges, dark green veining and an explosion of burgundy to black in the center characterize this striking cultivar. Small, coral red blossoms are an occasional added bonus. This dense, upright mounding plant shines in shade containers.
You’ve probably seen Begonia rex as a houseplant, but did you know they can be stunners in the garden, too? Even though these plants do flower, they’re really prized for their strikingly colored and patterned foliage. Rex begonias love humid conditions, but don’t like to get their feet wet . . . overwatering this plant will result in a soft, wilted mess. You can also over-fertilize this one, which will result in discolored, burned leaves and a lingering feeling that no good deed goes unpunished. Long story short, give this beauty some space and she’ll give you a season’s worth of fabulous foliage.
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Pros
Thrives in partial to full shade Gorgeously colored and patterned foliage Doesn’t require deadheading for continuous blooms (but honestly, who cares about the blooms with those leaves!)
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Cons
Can be a bit of a diva when overwatered Will burn if over-fertilized Susceptible to botrytis blight, a fungal leaf disease / solution: water the soil, not the foliage
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Plant Data |
| Mature Size |
15 - 18 inches
tall. 15 - 18 inches
wide.
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| Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade - Full Shade |
| Moisture Tolerance |
Medium |
| Tags |
Annual, Annual in Chicago, Colorful Foliage, Container, Full Shade, Good Indoor Plant, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Shade Tolerant, Tender Perennial, Thrillers, Well-Drained Soil
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| Bloom Period |
Occasional
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| Flower Color |
Red
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