2022 AAS Ornamental Winner
Begonia Viking™ Explorer Rose on Green F1
Erase that sea-faring conqueror image and replace it with this garden-faring beauty that performs exceptionally well and has high impact color. This trailing begonia “explores” the garden by spreading and spilling its branches over the edges of hanging baskets and containers. Prolific rose-colored flowers stand out against the glossy green foliage and do so all season long. It has a strong tolerance to heat & many diseases, as well as both wet & dry conditions. “Stellar performance for containers,” states one AAS Judge. “Good plant with season-long integrity,” says another. These new Vikings are sure to be a garden favorite.
Plant Description
Genus:
Begonia
Species:
x hybrid
Common Name:
Begonia
Plant Habit:
Spreading, Trailing
Plant Height:
16 inches
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Late spring to fall
Bloom Color:
Rose
Bloom Size:
2.6 inches
Bloom Color Pattern:
Solid
Breeder:
Sakata Seed Corporation
Close Market Comparison:
Big Rose Green Leaf, Dragon Wing Red
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
32 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun, partial sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Weather Tolerance:
Heat, Wind, Rain, Disease, Insect/Pest, Cold, Pollution, Drought
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Container:
Yes - 3 plants per 14-16", 5 plants for 18-22"
Hanging Basket:
Yes
Judges Observations
- “The compact plants are covered in large flowers. The flowers are nicely held above the foliage.”
- “Lovely color with a great trailing habit. Stellar performance in the container.”
- “Outstanding variety in a container.”
- “Would make an excellent variety in a hanging basket because of its spreading plant habit.”
- “This begonia was awesome this year! Compared to the comparisons, it was more floriferous and had a nice, basket-like habit. Excellent variety!”
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