You're growing in this Zip Code:
Change LocationDiscover Plants for Your Area
Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia
Begonia 'Silver Bells' PPAF
Pronunciation: be-GOH-nee-uh
SKU #43717
LIGHT:
Full shade
WATER:
Water when soil is dry to the touch.
SIZE:
Reaches 9 in. tall, 16 in. wide.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
Ready to Grow?
Ship Monrovia plants directly to your door. Browse a curated selection available online.
Shop Now >
| Description | Deeply cut silver leaves with red undersides put on a festive display. Compact and easy care. Though prized for foliage, small bright pink buds will peak out from the foliage, opening to soft pink blooms. Great in shade containers or as a house plant, but also does well in amended garden soil. A showy addition to a shady border. Grows as a perennial in mild winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| 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 | Deeply cut silver leaves with red undersides put on a festive display. Compact and easy care. Though prized for foliage, small bright pink buds will peak out from the foliage, opening to soft pink blooms. Great in shade containers or as a house plant, but also does well in amended garden soil. A showy addition to a shady border. Grows as a perennial in mild winter regions; treat as an annual elsewhere. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| 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. |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia produce flowers?
Summer
Is Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia evergreen or deciduous?
Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia?
Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form.
How fast does Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia grow?
Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia?
Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia grows in an Mounding habit.
Where can I use Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia in my landscape?
Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia is suitable for: Border, Container, Houseplant.
What color are Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia flowers?
Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia?
Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia has Silver-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia?
Good companion plants for Holiday™ Silver Bells Begonia include: Ghost Fern (Athyrium), Japanese Aralia (Fatsia), Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera).
How do I care for Holiday™ Silver Bells 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.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.