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Begonia Lunar Lights™ Dark Side of the Moon

Dark leaves that glow in the shade.

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.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Dark Side of the Moon begonia
  • Botanical Name:
    Begonia 'Dark Side of the Moon' PP34859
  • Type:
    Perennial

Cultural Details

TYPE

Perennial
  • Light:
    Part shade - afternoon shade preferred
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained.
  • Hardiness Zone
    7-9
  • Bloom Time:
    Spring and fall
  • Bloom Color:
    Rosy pink
  • Size:
    24-30" by 24-30"
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

Nearly black, velvety leaves and red flowers.

Landscape Use

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

Propagation

Cuttings
Tissue Culture
URC

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Dark Side of the Moon begonia
  • Botanical Name:
    Begonia 'Dark Side of the Moon' PP34859
  • Type:
    Perennial

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