New Begonia Introductions For 2013
See the latest from breeders in this popular genus.
Begonia Belleconia series - Cultivaris
Belleconia varieties are boliviensis types with excellent branching, making them perfect for hanging baskets. They feature a tight teardrop habit loaded with medium-sized, fully-double flowers. The new Ivory color has ivory white flowers that are flushed with salmon on the outside.
Comments (2)
Gregory Sytch (Thu Nov 22 10:00:28 2012)
All tuberous do not tolerate extreme heat with humidity. I am in Tampa Bay, and by June they melt. Period. In areas with drier summers they do much better, but prefer a drop in temp at night. As Horticultural Correspondent for the American Begonia Society, I have experience!
Peter Klement (Tue Sep 4 11:07:05 2012)
What kind of summer heat tolerance do these new Tuberous types have? Are they only adapted for areas where with moderate summer temps? Has there been breeding improvement for hot summers, and how much heat will they take? Do they potentially open new markets?
