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Summerwings Dark Elegance
Begonia
The Dark Elegance will make it to the top of your wish list. This low-maintenance plant stands out for its abundant, intense red flowers trailing over rich bronze foliage, and looks its best in hanging baskets and containers.
Height x spread/Trail: 40x40 cm
Features
Climate Zone: Mediterranean, Continental, Mountain, Atlantic
Season: Summer
Exposure: Full Sun, Half Shade
Good For: Pot, Balcony & Basket
Blooming: Continuous bloom
Summerwings® varieties offer vibrant blooms and superb resilience, shining brightly even in the summer heat.
Explore the breathtaking versatility of Summerwings® Dark Elegance!
This Begonia dazzles with its vibrant fire-red flowers and robust growth, flourishing in both partial shade and full sun. Ideal for gardens and containers, it offers a rich, continuous bloom all season long.
Best Skills
Vibrant
Rich, vibrant flower colors that persist throughout the season."
Enduring
Exceptional heat and drought tolerance for enduring performance.
Compact
Compact, mound-like growth perfect for filling containers and garden beds.
Exposure and care
Light: Prefers half shade to full sun.
Care: A light trim two weeks after planting can be benefitial.
Use and cultivation
Use: Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds, brightens up any sunny or semi-shaded space.
Cultivation Tips: start planting from January to February using a well-drained soil mix for optimal growth.
Watering
Regular watering is essential, but avoid waterlogging and extremes.
Feeding, soil & parasites
Feeding: Once the roots are established feed with a balanced fertilizer.
Soil: Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 – 6.5.
Parasites: Treat with appropriate fungicides and insecticides for common pests.
Flowering
Blooming from early spring to frost, it grows with a compact, mound-like habit up to 40 cm tall and wide, offering a dense, vibrant display.
Ideal in combination with:
