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T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia
Begonia hybrid 'First Blush' PP #25,974
Pronunciation: be-GOH-nee-uh
SKU #43722
LIGHT:
Full shade
WATER:
Water when soil is dry to the touch.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 16 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | An eye-catching selection with fantastic foliage. The center of large, silvery leaves blush with pink, which spreads and deepens as the season progresses. 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| 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 | 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. |
| History | An introduction from Terra Nova Nurseries in Canby, Oregon. Received Plant Patent #25,974 in October, 2015. The T Rex series won the Retailers' Choice Award at the 2014 Farwest Trade Show in Portland, Oregon. |
Details
| Description | An eye-catching selection with fantastic foliage. The center of large, silvery leaves blush with pink, which spreads and deepens as the season progresses. 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| 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 |
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| 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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History
| History | An introduction from Terra Nova Nurseries in Canby, Oregon. Received Plant Patent #25,974 in October, 2015. The T Rex series won the Retailers' Choice Award at the 2014 Farwest Trade Show in Portland, Oregon. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia produce flowers?
Summer
Is T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia evergreen or deciduous?
T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia?
T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form.
How fast does T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia grow?
T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia?
T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia grows in an Mounding habit.
Where can I use T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia in my landscape?
T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia is suitable for: Border, Container, Houseplant.
What color are T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia flowers?
T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia?
T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia?
Good companion plants for T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia include: Ghost Fern (Athyrium), Japanese Aralia (Fatsia), Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera).
How do I care for T Rex™ First Blush 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.
What is the history of T Rex™ First Blush Rex Begonia?
An introduction from Terra Nova Nurseries in Canby, Oregon. Received Plant Patent #25,974 in October, 2015. The T Rex series won the Retailers' Choice Award at the 2014 Farwest Trade Show in Portland, Oregon.
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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.