Begonia boliviensis 'Santa Cruz Sunset' ~ Santa Cruz® Sunset Begonia path-400 The deeply veined and corrugated

The deeply veined and corrugated green leaves lose their waxy coating and blue tint as they mature

Spring in the Garden

lance-shaped leaves

A large central stalk rises in summer bearing long panicles of fragrant nodding creamy white flowers followed by seed capsules

lightly fragrant flowers are in shades of orange

Begonia boliviensis 'Santa Cruz Sunset' ~ Santa Cruz® Sunset Begonia path-400 The deeply veined and corrugatedSanta Cruz Sunset Begonia is a small tropical perennial treated as an annual with cascading stems and deep green wing shaped foliage. The clusters of vivid red orange flowers hang from the stems from late spring until frost. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Annual Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Orange Season of Interest: Spring,