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'Rose Bronze Leaf' Megawatt

Begonia

• Easy to grow – powers through humidity and heat, and tolerates drier periods between waterings
• Flowers continuously from late Spring into Autumn
• Use in big tubs, borders and landscaping

Interesting Notes

67,42 MEGAsize + MEGAcolor = MEGAsales!
Megawatt debuted for 2017 as a fresh, high-energy option in begonias, pushing this must-have class to a whole new level with great timing benefits, a unique color, ultimate garden power and more. These bigger-than-life hybrids open the door to earlier Spring sales for gardens, planters and baskets.

With this introduction, PanAmerican Seed now offers a complete interspecific program, starting with fastest-to-market BabyWing® for day-neutral growing; Megawatt for big Spring sales; and Dragon Wing® to round out the season.

Plug crop time: 7 to 8 weeks
Transplant to finish:7 to 9 weeks

• Striking, non-stop flowers keep plants covered in huge color all through the Summer.
• Sturdy flower stems hold flowers above the foliage for superior show versus others.
• Bronze Leaf varieties are faster to flower than the Green Leaf varieties in long days.
• Beautiful plants with lush foliage are perfect for landscapes, baskets, big tubs and borders.
• Performs well in heat/drought, with no deadheading needed.

Growing and Maintenance Tips for

Grows well planted in sun or shade. Little fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

• Category

  • Spring/Summer Annuals

• Characteristics

  • Average Water
  • Blooms all Season
  • Border or Bed
  • Container
  • Deer Resistant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Full Shade
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Long Blooming
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Mounding
  • Multi-Color
  • Partial Sun
  • Summer