Begonia x 'Carol Knight'
Native range: Hybrid not found in nature
Known names: N/A
Hardiness: Best kept above 60°F
Mature Size: ~6" Tall x ~6" Wide
Light: Benefits from morning sun, no more than MORNING; diffused light
Water: Keep soil moist, not soggy
Soil: Standard potting soil with added pumice or perlite for drainage
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: 4" Pot, shipped semi-bare root.'
 
Begonia 'Carol Knight' is a rhizomatous hybrid Begonia distinguished by its deep purple, ruffled foliage with fine, silvery trichomes. This cultivar is part of the "eyelash" group which are known for their velvety, longer trichomes, and compact growth habit.