Begonia x benariensis 'Rose With Bronze Leaf' ~ Whopper® Rose With Bronze Leaf Begonia edible & elegant and aster yellows

and aster yellows

Powdery mildew can be a serious issue- cut down stems after flowering helps combat mildew

Also known as Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Loose terminal clusters of fluffy bright violet flowers bloom in summer before giving way to rusty seed clusters

Begonia x benariensis 'Rose With Bronze Leaf' ~ Whopper® Rose With Bronze Leaf Begonia edible & elegant and aster yellowsRose With Bronze Leaf Begonia is a mounding annual with glossy heart shaped bronze green foliage with copper tints. The clusters of large rose pink orchid like flowers with yellow centers bloom from mid spring until the first frost. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Annual Height: 2' 2. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 11 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: