Begonia - Chicago Fire

$7.77

The Begonia Chicago Fire, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Chicago Fire has purple and green colored leaves with silver markings. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... more

Impatien - Infinity™ Dark Pink The Impatiens Infinity™ Dark Pink, 'New Guinea Impatien', displays beautiful deep pink flowers. This Proven Winner plant comes from the renowned breeder Ludwig Kientzler. Shade plants are hard to find and New Guenea Impatiens fill that niche with vibrant beauty. The Infinity series has been bred to be grower friendly with well matched vigorous habits and finishing times. They feature what growers demand: Large flowers, dark green to purple foliage, and beautiful colors. They are great for baskets or even gallon pots and landscapes. Impateins are a low maintainence flower but do require frequent waterings. Place in moist but not wet, well-drained soil. Fertilize twice a month in beds, every week in containers. For zone 11, this plant can also be a perennial.