Begonia ‘Bossa Nova’ (Pink Flower) NEW
Begonias are robust plants; they come in many sizes, colours and leaf shapes, and bear flowers for many months.
Begonia Bossa Nova (Begonia boliviensis) features large blooms from late Spring all the way through till the weather becomes cold. These are a fantastic feature for hanging baskets, the Begonia Bossa Nova series are mounding plants that will quickly fill out the basket or pot creating a stunning display.
Please be aware that the flowers will generally wilt or fall off during posting but are quick to grow back.
Care Specks:
These plants love partial shade outdoors or bright indirect light indoors |
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Allow it to mostly dry between waterings but not entirely |
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Give them well draining soil - adding about 20% to 30% perlite into your standard premium potting mix will do the trick. |
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These guys are tropical/sub-tropical so prefer high humidity - dark brown, crisp looking marks on leaf edges are usually caused by low humidity. |
Begonias rarely need trimming except to remove injured branches and old flower clusters. | |
Toxic to pets! |
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These plants are moderately frost tolerant but begonias are easily killed by hard freezes. |
(You will receive a bare rooted plant similar to the one seen in the images. Each living plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, colour or shape. This variety can be very sensitive and can be prone to drop leaves but will grow back quickly.)