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Begonia Big Green Leaf Rose Seeds produce rose-coloured blooms on plants with glossy deep-green foliage. This annual begonia offers strong seasonal colour for beds, large containers and hanging baskets.
Ready to grow begonias? Follow our step-by-step Begonia Grow Guide for sowing, germination and care advice.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Vigorous frost-tender interspecific begonia, usually grown as an annual
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Scientific Name: Begonia × benariensis F1 BIG Green Leaf
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Seed Form: Pelleted seed
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General Sowing Time: Under protection from late winter into spring; plant out after frost
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Position: Sun or shade after hardening; bright shade or morning sun in hot regions
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Sow Depth: Surface sow; do not cover
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Light for Germination: Required
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Germination Temperature: 22–24°C
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Germination: 6–8 days to radicle emergence
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Pretreatment: None; place first, then wet the pellet thoroughly
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Spacing: 40–50 cm apart
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Height: Approximately 80 cm
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Spread: Approximately 40 cm
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Flower Outcome: Large, long-flowering landscape or container display
Why Grow This Variety
- Rose-coloured flowers add warm, rich colour.
- Glossy green leaves create a clean backdrop.
- Useful in flower beds, patio containers and hanging baskets.
Garden Uses
Use Big Green Leaf Rose in decorative containers, balcony displays or mixed flower beds where a warm rose tone will complement other annuals.
Growing Notes
- Surface sow one pellet per clean cell on pre-moistened, fine, low-salt mix; do not cover.
- Use light at 22–24°C and keep the pellet evenly moist until the radicle emerges in about 6–8 days.
- Pot on after true leaves form and harden gradually; sun tolerance does not mean drought tolerance.
- Space 40–50 cm apart, using the wider end in humid areas, and protect young plants from frost and harsh midday sun.
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