Begonia Megawatt Rose Bronze Leaf

Common Name:
Begonia 'Megawatt Rose Bronze Leaf'

Description:
Begonia 'Megawatt Rose Bronze Leaf' is a show-stopping, large-scale flowering begonia featuring vivid rose-pink blooms set against rich, metallic bronze foliage. This vigorous hybrid is part of the Megawatt series, known for its fast growth, upright structure, and non-stop flowering performance throughout the warmer months. Ideal for Melbourne’s climate, this begonia thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfectly suited to garden beds, large pots, and landscape plantings where bold colour and dramatic foliage contrast are desired. The bronze-toned leaves add depth and sophistication, while the self-cleaning blooms reduce maintenance. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from regular watering and feeding. With excellent heat and humidity tolerance, 'Megawatt Rose Bronze Leaf' delivers season-long impact with minimal care, making it a top pick for both residential and commercial plantings.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Suitable for Bedding Displays

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Width: 50–70 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Rose Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Annual (in Melbourne)

• Heat Tolerant

• Self-cleaning Blooms

• Fast Growing

• Suitable for Bedding Displays

• Foliage Contrast Plant

Toxicity:
Mildly toxic to cats and dogs if ingested; tubers are the most toxic part.

Companion Plants:

• Salvia 'Mystic Spires'

• Coleus (dark-leaved varieties)

• Petunia 'Supertunia Vista Bubblegum'

• Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’

• Impatiens