Dark leaves that glow in the shade.

Begonia Lunar Lights™ Dark Side of the Moon

Nearly black, velvety leaves and red flowers.

The darkest in the series, Dark Side of the Moon forms round clumps of black-green leaves with maroon undersides. Bold foliage provides a perfect backdrop for red flowers, adding another element of surprise in spring and fall.

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Who Am I?

Common Name

Dark Side of the Moon begonia
Botanical Name

Begonia 'Dark Side of the Moon' PP34859
Type

Perennial
Bloom Time

Spring and fall
Bloom Color

Rosy pink

Cultural Details

Bloom Time

Spring and fall
Size

24-30" by 24-30"
Hardiness Zone

7-9
Light

Part shade - afternoon shade preferred
Soil

Average garden soil
Moisture

Moist, but well-drained.
Disease & Pests

None known
Landscape Use

Borders, cutting gardens, shady foundations, mass plantings, shade gardens
Propagation

Cuttings, Tissue Culture, URC