Plant Type:
Herbaceous perennial
Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ is a herbaceous perennial that will die-back to ground level in winter and regrow the following spring.
Cold Hardiness:
Half-hardy / Hardy
These new hybrids are very new to UK cultivation and we would recommend taking caution in winter. The breeders claim they are root hardy down to -10ºC.
Eventual Height:
75cm
Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon‘ will produce thick fleshy leaf stems up to 75cm in height.
Light requirements:
Partial shade – Full shade
Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ is a plant that thrives in partial shade with protection from strong winds.
Water Requirements:
Moderate
As with many Begonias, Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ has very thin roots that can rot if kept in waterlogged soil. Provide good drainage and do not allow the soil to completely dry out.
Caring for this plant:
Spring & Summer: Provide an organic general-purpose liquid feed to promote healthy growth.
Autumn & Winter: Mulch the root zone to protect this new cold tolerant Begonias from penetrating cold.
