Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Jurassic Rex' (Jurassic Rex Begonia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Species | x tuberhybrida |
| Cultivar | 'Jurassic Rex' |
| Category | Annuals |
| Origin | Ball Ingenuity |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 10 - 16 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 - 60 |
| Height | 40 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A begonia series with bold patterns and colours, with uniform growth. |
| Shape | Upright, mounded habit. |
| Landscape | Excellent accent plant, great for shade gardens or containers. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full shade in a consistently moist soil. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are serrated, with bold patterns and colours. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are relatively insignificant, blooming late. |