Begonia ‘Silver Jewell’

Award-winning Begonia ‘Silver Jewell’ is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial mostly grown for its pretty foliage of heart-shaped, finely puckered, metallic silver leaves, remarkably adorned with dark green radiating markings. They are covered with tiny hair, which gives them a glistening velvet finish. In winter, clusters of creamy-white flowers are an added bonus. Perfect for pots and containers, it makes a wonderful houseplant.

• Winner of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 12 in. tall and wide (30 cm).
• Prefers partial shade and organically rich, moist but well-drained soils. This begonia requires high humidity during the growing period. Let the soil dry between waterings and avoid overwatering as it may cause fungal diseases or rot.
• Propagate by leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome.
• No pruning required. Remove dead leaves promptly and keep the soil surface free of debris to avoid disease problems.
• Watch for caterpillars, mealybugs, tarsonemid mite, thrips, vine weevil, aphids and powder mildew.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.