Begonia bowerae 'Black Velvet' ~ Black Velvet Begonia Size:1 GALLON chinensis x J

chinensis x J

Aster (Blume)

Small light pink hooded flowers bloom heavily in clusters in late spring and sporadically through summer

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Understory Plantings

Begonia bowerae 'Black Velvet' ~ Black Velvet Begonia Size:1 GALLON chinensis x JBlack Velvet Begonia is a small mounding tropical perennial with hairy stems and dramatic velvety black green foliage with a bright spot where the stem connects. The clusters of small red pink flowers bloom in from late spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 0. 5' 1' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 11 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Pink Season