Begonia 'Darkside of the Moon' edible velvet-textured leaves

velvet-textured leaves

especially in containers that allow its arching stems to cascade

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The cultivar was awarded “Best New Flowering Plant” at the 2022 Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE)

Begonia 'Darkside of the Moon' edible velvet-textured leavesBegonia 'Darkside of the Moon' is one of the most dramatic foliage plants you can grow, prized for its deeply lobed, near black leaves that shimmer with a metallic purple sheen and flash deep red on their undersides. The bold, almost maple like leaf shape gives it a sculptural, architectural presence that lifts any shady corner, patio grouping or conservatory display. For anyone who loves a rex begonia for its colour but wants something with real