Begonia 'Tropical Sunset' (P)

Begonia 'Tropical Sunset' (P)

A stunning variety that will produce copious amounts of almost fluorescent apricot, peachy yellow flowers through summer. The plant is ideal for baskets and container edges as the green, finely serrated foliage mounds and spills over the edges as it grows.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Tender

Habit:

Trailing

Flowering Time:

May - October

Height x Spread:

30 x 35 cm

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Narrative Description:

A stunning variety that will produce copious amounts of almost fluorescent apricot, peachy yellow flowers through summer. The plant is ideal for baskets and container edges as the green, finely serrated foliage mounds and spills over the edges as it grows.

Ideal Conditions:

Best grown in full sun, in well-drained soil with shelter from cold winds.

Possible Situation:

A low-maintenance dream! Plant in a hanging basket or container where they can trail to show off the delightful flowers in their full glory.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the CatalogueProven Winner® Variety

Resilience:

Tender

Habit:

Trailing

Height x Spread / Trail:

30 x 35 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

orange

orange

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

May - October

Planting Recommendations:

Basket

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

To keep this plant over winter it must be kept in a frost free area.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

BEGONIACEAE

Genus:

Begonia

Cultivar:

Tropical Sunset

UPOV:

EUPVR TBAF

UPOV No:

Category:

Summer Patio Flowering

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

7 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Warm crop 11 - 19°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:10/2120/21
Qty:624

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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