Winter Begonia 'Sterling Moon'
- Product number: 840506.1
- Origin: United States
- Latin: Begonia hybrid
'Sterling Moon' is a modern hybrid begonia, resulting from crosses with Begonia grandis, among others, making the plant more winter-hardy than most begonias. The large, heart-shaped leaves are strikingly silver-green with a metallic sheen and a reddish underside. Clusters of soft pink flowers appear in late summer. In a sheltered spot in humus-rich, well-drained soil, 'Sterling Moon' is reasonably hardy and can tolerate frost down to approximately -10 °C with good winter protection.
Names:
- Latin: Begonia hybride
- Dutch: Winterbegonia 'Sterling Moon'
- English: Winterbegonia 'Sterling Moon'
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- Flower colour: Light pink
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Moderately frost hardy
- Origin: United States
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Begonia hybrid
- Dutch: Winter Begonia 'Sterling Moon'
- Also known as:
- English: Winter Begonia 'Sterling Moon'
