Mangave Desert Dawn PP 32330 Pteris but surprisingly winter hardy begonia

but surprisingly winter hardy begonia that's excelled in our trials

Sarcococca x confusa is one of the toughest

starting in early-May (NC) with numerous 22" flower spikes

the best flowering occurs when it is grown in very moist soils

we have found Calydorea coelestina to be extraordinarily easy to grow in a container or in a wide range of drier garden conditions

Mangave Desert Dawn PP 32330 Pteris but surprisingly winter hardy begonia(aka: Mangave 14 171 5) xMangave 'Desert Dawn' is a 2019 release from Hans Hansen's work at Walters Gardens. This creation mixes Agave macroacantha and Agave nizandensis with a purple spotted manfreda. The result is a 9" tall x 17" wide clump with narrow leaves that emerge purple and mature to olive green, highlighted by muted purple spots and an unusual central stripe of purple sure to start a conversation!