Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
The textured green foliage of the ‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights™ Begonia appears dusted with silver and mint-green flecks, giving this low-maintenance plant an ethereal look. Small, salmon-pink blooms appear spring through fall and coordinate with the pink undersides of the leaves and the pink veining on new leaves. Although, the spade-shaped and pointed foliage is the real showstopper of this plant. This Begonia is a perennial in USDA zones 7 through 9.
Use this Begonia is borders, containers, or mass plantings to provide lush silver-hued foliage that stands out against traditionally green plants while also providing color all year long in zones where it grows as a perennial. The ‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights™ Begonia is disease- and heat-tolerant, making it a welcome addition to any garden. This plant attracts butterflies for added convenience.
‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights™ Begonia Plant Care
Plant in part sun to part shade and use well-draining loamy soil. Begonias have medium water needs, so let the top couple of inches dry out before giving the plant a drink. Newly planted Begonias and plants in containers will need water more frequently. Water the soil around the plant and keep the foliage dry when possible to reduce the chances of mold or mildew forming. This plant is disease-resistant, so leaf disease is not a significant concern, but good habits can further reduce the risk of a problem forming.
This plant is not a heavy feeder but fertilize in the spring to promote new growth and blooms. Trim back any damaged sections and remove spent flowers, but otherwise, this plant does not need much pruning.
‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights™ Begonia Plant Spacing
How far apart your space the ‘Sterling Moon’ Lunar Lights™ Begonia depends on the look you want to achieve. Space plants 2 feet apart for a hedge-like look, but space 4 feet or more to allow each plant to stand out and have room to grow. This plant should be 24 to 30 inches tall and about 20 inches wide.
Sterling Moon Lunar Lights™ Begonia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 24 - 30 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 24 - 20 Inches |
| Spacing: 24 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: Salmon Pink |
| Bloom Period: Winter |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Consistent |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
| Common Name: Sterling Moon Lunar Lights™ Begonia |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Begonia Hybrid 'Sterling Moon' PPAF |
- SKU:
- EBEGSMLL
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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