Begonia 'Taconite' This newer hybrid introduced by Tim Anderson Gives us a lot of great things. It has beautiful dark foliage with a rich red reverse. The plant also flashes blue with a bright light like Begonia pavonina, except pavonina is a blue green color this one flashes royal blue. To top it all off it is showing to be hardy to zone 7 outdoors.
Care of Begonia 'Taconite':
Shade, temp. 20 to 95 degrees, 10 to 12 in. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia 'Taconite' This newer hybrid introduced by Tim Anderson Gives us a lot of great things. It has beautiful dark foliage with a rich red reverse. The plant also flashes blue with a bright light like Begonia pavonina, except pavonina is a blue green color this one flashes royal blue. To top it all off it is showing to be hardy to zone 7 outdoors.
Care of Begonia 'Taconite':
Shade, temp. 20 to 95 degrees, 10 to 12 in. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot.