Follow us: RSS Feeds Twitter Facebook
Search

New Begonia Introductions For 2013

See the latest from breeders in this popular genus.

August 30, 2012

  • 'Nordic Dawn' begonia
    'Nordic Dawn' begonia
Previous Image Enlarge Close Next Image
Image of
Begonia Nordic series from Ecke

Large double flowers grace the Nordic series from Ecke, which are beautiful in hanging baskets. 'Nordic Fire' has been awarded the Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit.

 

Leave a comment: (All fields are required)
Name:  E-Mail: 
Type only the numbers from the code into the textbox:
[ CAPTCHA ERROR ] (DO NOT enter the brackets [ ] )
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?