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‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights Begonia

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$25.99
  • Salmon pink flowers and mint green foliage
  • Matures to 24-30" wide by 18-24" tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
  • Plant in full sun
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Description

The Sterling Moon Lunar Lights™ Begonia is a part shade perennial with puckered, green leaves are frosted with silver and mint-green flecking; the salmon-pink flowers play nicely with pink highlighting on new leaves.

‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights™ Begonia Care

Perennial in USDA Zones 7-9. However, there is a simple solution for gardeners in Zones 7 and below: Plant this Begonia in a pot and bring it indoors for the winter. Place it in a sunny window and return it outside once the threat of frost passes in the spring.

Requires Part Sun to Shade for best results.

Water 1-2 times per week during the first growing season if planted in the ground. However, water 2-3 times per week if planted in a container.

Begonias don't need much fertilizer to thrive. However, apply fertilizer in spring to ensure that it has all of the nutrients it needs.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights™ Begonia Spacing Recommendations

Plant your Begonia ~2 feet apart for a seamless planting. Space them 4+ feet apart for gaps between clumps.

  • Scientific Name
    Begonia Hybrid 'Sterling Moon' PPAF
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Part Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Disease Tolerant, Flowering, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant
  • Feature Color
    Green, Pink
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Coastal, Container, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Mixed Garden Bed, Specimen
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Spring

Growing Zones : 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 7-9
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‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights Begonia

$25.99

The Sterling Moon Lunar Lights™ Begonia is a part shade perennial with puckered, green leaves are frosted with silver and mint-green flecking; the salmon-pink flowers play nicely with pink highlighting on new leaves.

‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights™ Begonia Care

Perennial in USDA Zones 7-9. However, there is a simple solution for gardeners in Zones 7 and below: Plant this Begonia in a pot and bring it indoors for the winter. Place it in a sunny window and return it outside once the threat of frost passes in the spring.

Requires Part Sun to Shade for best results.

Water 1-2 times per week during the first growing season if planted in the ground. However, water 2-3 times per week if planted in a container.

Begonias don't need much fertilizer to thrive. However, apply fertilizer in spring to ensure that it has all of the nutrients it needs.

Pot size

  • 1.5 Gallon
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