Begonia Santa Barbara White 5''

Gleaming white parachute-shaped blooms, 2 inches long, cascade from the trailing stems of this handsome heat- and drought-tolerant Begonia. It flowers nonstop, complementing all surrounding colors. Let its big, wide open blooms dazzle you as the olive-green foliage tumbles from containers of all kinds, spills over walls and terraces, and fills available space with rich living color! This trailing Begonia is an exciting choice for any climate, especially hot, long-summer areas that have stressed other Begonias. With blooms from spring until frost, its pure white blooms are borne by the many, many dozen on this lush, mounding trailer. The bloom season begins in late spring in most areas and continues throughout summer and fall, halting only when the plant is nipped back by frost. Santa Barbara would be good-looking even if it never flowered, though. The leaves are large, arrow-shaped, and neatly serrated, with pronounced, uniform veins that make them look almost pleated. Dark green and very abundant, they add a tropical look to this annual plant. Set this Begonia in full sun in cool climates, but give it a bit of afternoon shade farther south and west. It is primarily known for its heat tolerance, but given a little pampering in spring, it is quite resistant to drought, too. And you'll love how quickly it bounces back from rainstorms and wind!

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