Begonia 'Tophat Scarlet Green Leaf' ~ Tophat™ Scarlet Green Leaf Begonia attractive-foliage Shiny dark-green leaves

Shiny dark-green leaves

Itea virginica is a host plant for the American Holly Azure butterfly if in the coastal plains

The underripe green peppers have a mild spice and a slightly smoked earthy flavor

The small dark green lobed foliage is all but covered by the abundant bright cherry red flowers with yellow throats and thin yellow star stripes that bloom from spring until the first frost

Begonia 'Tophat Scarlet Green Leaf' ~ Tophat™ Scarlet Green Leaf Begonia attractive-foliage Shiny dark-green leavesTophat Scarlet Green Leaf Begonia is an upright mounding annual with glossy dark green heart shaped foliage. The large clusters of jumbo sized bright red orchid like flowers bloom from mid spring until the first frost. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Annual Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1. 5' 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 11 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Spring, Summer,