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Fireworks Rex Begonia
Begonia 'Fireworks'
Pronunciation: be-GOH-nee-uh
SKU #43715
LIGHT:
Full shade
WATER:
Water when soil is dry to the touch.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 10 in. tall, 18 in. wide.
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| Description | An eye-catching selection with fantastic foliage. Deep plum veins are surrounded with silvery blue-green, encircled by an outer ring of frosty dark-magenta. Great in shade containers or as a house plant, but also does well in amended garden soil. Grows as a perennial in mild winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
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| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Accent, Edging, Hanging Basket |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Ghost Fern (Athyrium), Japanese Aralia (Fatsia), Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care Instructions | Plant in shade in rich, aerated soil. Prefers humidity. Avoid over-watering and prolonged wetness on the leaves and stems. Remove dead leaves promptly. Indoors, provide bright indirect light near a partially sunny window. |
Details
| Description | An eye-catching selection with fantastic foliage. Deep plum veins are surrounded with silvery blue-green, encircled by an outer ring of frosty dark-magenta. Great in shade containers or as a house plant, but also does well in amended garden soil. Grows as a perennial in mild winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Accent, Edging, Hanging Basket |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Ghost Fern (Athyrium), Japanese Aralia (Fatsia), Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Plant in shade in rich, aerated soil. Prefers humidity. Avoid over-watering and prolonged wetness on the leaves and stems. Remove dead leaves promptly. Indoors, provide bright indirect light near a partially sunny window. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Fireworks Rex Begonia produce flowers?
Winter
Is Fireworks Rex Begonia evergreen or deciduous?
Fireworks Rex Begonia is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Fireworks Rex Begonia?
Fireworks Rex Begonia is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing.
How fast does Fireworks Rex Begonia grow?
Fireworks Rex Begonia has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Fireworks Rex Begonia?
Fireworks Rex Begonia grows in an Mounding habit.
Where can I use Fireworks Rex Begonia in my landscape?
Fireworks Rex Begonia is suitable for: Border, Container, Houseplant, Accent, Edging, Hanging Basket.
What color are Fireworks Rex Begonia flowers?
Fireworks Rex Begonia produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Fireworks Rex Begonia?
Fireworks Rex Begonia has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Fireworks Rex Begonia?
Good companion plants for Fireworks Rex Begonia include: Ghost Fern (Athyrium), Japanese Aralia (Fatsia), Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera).
How do I care for Fireworks Rex Begonia?
Plant in shade in rich, aerated soil. Prefers humidity. Avoid over-watering and prolonged wetness on the leaves and stems. Remove dead leaves promptly. Indoors, provide bright indirect light near a partially sunny window.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.