Space Age Europa Rex Begonia (Begonia rex-cultorum 'Space Age Europa')
bah-GO-nyah rex-cultorum 'Space Age Europa'

Annual (usually grown as an annual near you) Upright, Mounded in the Begoniaceae Family
Silver rex begonia foliage rimmed in black with a lavender-splashed center.

Space Age Europa is a rex begonia grown for its large, luminous foliage: silver leaves rimmed in black with a lavender splash through the center, almost like light catching the surface of a cool pool. Small coral-red flowers appear as a late-season bonus, but the foliage is the real draw. Plants form a dense, upright mound that works well as a shade container filler. A patented Dibleys Nurseries introduction, part of the Space Age series.

Pros

  • Thrives in partial to full shade
  • Gorgeously colored and patterned foliage
  • Does not require deadheading for continuous blooms, though the foliage steals the show anyway

Cons

  • Can be a bit of a diva when overwatered
  • Will burn if over-fertilized
  • Susceptible to botrytis blight, a fungal leaf disease; water the soil, not the foliage
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights
  • Silver foliage rimmed in black with a lavender-splashed center
  • Patented Dibleys Nurseries introduction in the Space Age series
  • Dense, upright mounding habit fills out shade containers
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 15 - 18 inches tall. 15 - 18 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Shade - Partial Shade
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 10a - 12b (Usually hardy to 30° F)
Tags Annual, Annual in Chicago, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, For a Shady Spot, Full Shade, Good for Beginners, Good Indoor Plant, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Potentially Toxic, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tender Perennial, Thrillers, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period Occasional
Flower Color Coral Red
Foliage Color
 

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2025 : 02/05 - 05/17

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