Jurassic Begonia, the name invokes images of large-leaved plants that might have been eaten or trampled by dinosaurs. It is an appropriate name for the Jurassic™ Begonias. The unusual colors, bold shapes, and textures of these Rex Begonias bring something unique to the landscape. Depending on the variety, the leaves can reach 5-9 inches on these mounding plants.
Jurassic Begonias were developed for their colorful foliage and unique patterns. They have upright, slightly spreading habits. They are outstanding foliage plants and will perform best in containers where they can be maintained. But they can also be used in landscapes. A thick mulching will help protect the root zone and retain moisture. Each variety of Jurassic Begonia adds a unique color and texture to plantings and combination planters.
New from us for 2024 are three varieties of Jurassic Megalo Begonias. Jurassic Megalo Begonias are more vigorous than the other Jurassic Begonias and also have larger leaves.
- Jurassic Dino – Plant in full shade with indirect sunlight 6-10″ apart. Grows 10-12″ tall and 18-20″ wide.
- Jurassic Jr. & Jurassic Begonias – Plant in full shade with indirect sunlight 6-10″ apart. Grows 16-20″ tall and 18-20″ wide.
- Jurassic Megalo Begonias – Plant in full shade with indirect sunlight 18-20″ apart. Grows 20-24″ tall and 22-24″ wide.
We grow Jurassic Rex Begonias in our #6 Premium Annual category (#6 size). Colors include Dino Black Sky, Cherry Spike, Fire Spike, Heartbeat, Pink Splash, Red Splash, Silver Point, Silver Swirl, Watermelon, Megalo Croc, Megalo Komodo and Megalo Reptile.
Jurassic Dino Black Sky
Jurassic Dino Black Sky Begonia has leaves in shades of dark green to dark burgundy tinted with rose-pink shades and is speckled with spots that vary from dark pink to white. This is new and the foliage varies in color in most of the images.
Jurassic Dino Black Sky images © 2024 Ball Horticultural Company
Jurassic Cherry Spike
Jurassic Cherry Spike Begonia has leaves in shades of grey-green to light pink with a mottled burgundy border.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2024
Subbed Fire Spike
Jurassic Jr. Fire Spike
Jurassic Jr. Fire Spike Begonias have purple to pink leaves with silver-green edges and dark purple veins.
Jurassic Fire Spike images © 2024 Ball Horticultural Company
Jurassic Heartbeat
Jurassic Heartbeat Begonia has rounded leaves in shades of pink to red with touches of darker edges and veins.
Jurassic Pink Splash
Jurassic Pink Splash has foliage with pinkish-red centers surrounded by silver with reddish-pink edges and very dark veins throughout the whole leaf.
Jurassic Pink Splash images © 2024 Ball Horticultural Company
Jurassic Jr. Red Splash
Jurassic Red Splash Begonia has wine-red leaves with silver-green borders and red edges.
NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2024
Subbed with Pink Splash
Jurassic Silver Point
Jurassic Silver Point Begonia has silver-green leaves with hints of pink tint, dark green center veins and dark burgundy leaf edges
Jurassic Silver Swirl
Jurassic Silver Swirl Begonia has ruffled, heart-shaped leaves with silver variegation and dark edges.
Jurassic Watermelon
Watermelon has leaves with rosy-pink centers outlined with bright green mottled with spots, and the leaf edges are dark reddish-burgundy.
Jurassic Megalo Croc
Jurassic Magalo Croc had silver-grey leaves that are edged with dark green with silver-grey speckles.
Jurassic Megalo images © 2024 Ball Horticultural Company
Jurassic Megalo Komodo
Jurassic Megalo Komodo have silver-grey leaves that are slightly tinged with pink when younger with dark green edges that are mottled with silver-grey speckles.
Jurassic Megalo images © 2024 Ball Horticultural Company
Jurassic Megalo Reptile
Jurassic Megalo Reptile have silver-green leaves with shades of pink in the centers. The leaves also have dark veins and edges.
Jurassic Megalo images © 2024 Ball Horticultural Company
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