Begonia 'Silver Skies' is a new rizomatous hybrid released by Steve's Leaves in May 2015. It is a cross of B. U489 and B. sizemoreae. The large leaves are silver with a large olive green pattern in the center of the leaf and an olive green margin around the leaf. It has pink flowers that form throughout the year. the growth habit is open and loose but makes a full plant in strong light.
(Don Miller at Steves Leaves, TX, 2015)
Care of Begonia 'Silver Skies':
Shade to partial sun, 50 to 95 degrees, 12 to 18 inches tall, allow getting slightly dry between waterings.
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 'Silver Skies' is a new rizomatous hybrid released by Steve's Leaves in May 2015. It is a cross of B. U489 and B. sizemoreae. The large leaves are silver with a large olive green pattern in the center of the leaf and an olive green margin around the leaf. It has pink flowers that form throughout the year. the growth habit is open and loose but makes a full plant in strong light.
(Don Miller at Steves Leaves, TX, 2015)
Care of Begonia 'Silver Skies':
Shade to partial sun, 50 to 95 degrees, 12 to 18 inches tall, allow getting slightly dry between waterings.
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:
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This is the easiest and most stunning begonia! It arrived in June of 2023 and has grown with so little maintenance into a reliable beauty of size.
