Begonia - Chicago Fire

$7.77

For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The Chicago Fire has purple and green colored leaves with silver markings. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. The Begonia Chicago Fire, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The soil must be well drained. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. ... additional information

Geranium - Alba 2005 Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums.