{"product_id":"begonia-x-benariensis-big®-soft-pink-bronze-leaf-f1-hybrid-begonia","title":"Begonia x benariensis BIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf F1 | Hybrid Begonia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBegonia x benariensis BIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf F1 | Hybrid Begonia\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia BIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf F1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular hybrid Begonia combining \u003cstrong\u003elarge, soft pink flowers with rich bronze foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The delicate pink blooms create a beautiful, harmonious contrast against the dark leaves, giving the plant an elegant and sophisticated appearance throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful colour addition to the renowned BIG® series, Soft Pink Bronze Leaf offers the same \u003cstrong\u003evigorous growth, excellent branching, uniform habit and extraordinary flower power\u003c\/strong\u003e for which the series is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 cm tall and 58 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, it develops into a substantial, rounded and densely branched plant that creates impressive displays in large containers and garden plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia x benariensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid Begonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, rounded, dense and well-branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 58 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun–Partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 14–18 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelleted seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pots, hanging baskets, large containers, mixed containers and landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent heat and rain tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft Pink Flowers \u0026amp; Rich Bronze Foliage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding feature of BIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf is its beautiful combination of \u003cstrong\u003edelicate soft pink flowers and deep bronze foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gentle pastel-pink blooms create an elegant contrast against the darker leaves without appearing too strong or dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a sophisticated colour combination that works beautifully in romantic, pastel and contemporary garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft Pink Bronze Leaf pairs especially well with \u003cstrong\u003ewhite, cream, apricot, blush pink, lavender, burgundy, silver and deep green tones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVigorous \u0026amp; Well-Branched Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf develops \u003cstrong\u003evigorous, uniform and naturally well-branched plants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 cm tall and 58 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, each plant quickly develops into a substantial, rounded and lush specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent branching creates a dense plant structure while producing numerous flowering shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its impressive size, BIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf is particularly effective in \u003cstrong\u003elarge decorative pots, terrace containers, flower beds and larger landscape plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtraordinary Flower Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BIG® series is known for combining \u003cstrong\u003elarge flowers with exceptional flowering performance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf produces an abundance of soft pink flowers held beautifully above its bronze foliage, creating continuous colour throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important advantage of the BIG® series is its early flowering. Plants can begin flowering approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks earlier than competing varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping create impressive displays earlier in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcellent Heat \u0026amp; Rain Tolerance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf has been bred for outstanding outdoor performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts excellent \u003cstrong\u003eheat and rain tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it particularly suitable for gardens, terraces and large containers exposed to changing summer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vigorous growth and strong branching help plants maintain their dense, attractive appearance throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf can be grown from \u003cstrong\u003esun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an extremely versatile garden Begonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs beautifully in sunny flower beds, large terrace containers and locations receiving some shade during part of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn particularly warm and sunny positions, regular watering is important, especially when plants are grown in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf is supplied as \u003cstrong\u003epelleted seed\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the naturally tiny Begonia seeds considerably easier to handle and sow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large, well-developed plants by early summer, sow indoors or in a greenhouse well in advance of the outdoor planting season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 pellets per plug or cell\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the pellets on the surface of moist growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cover the seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight is required for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6–8 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium evenly moist during germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter germination and initial seedling development, temperatures can gradually be reduced to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Begonia seedlings are extremely small during their early development, so the growing medium should not be allowed to dry completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight \u0026amp; Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf is an \u003cstrong\u003eobligate long-day plant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA day length of more than approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes flower initiation. Higher light levels and warmer growing conditions can also encourage earlier flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sowing during the darker winter months, supplemental lighting can help produce stronger and more uniform seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established outdoors, plants perform well in \u003cstrong\u003esun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf grows best in a \u003cstrong\u003efertile, airy and well-drained growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring germination, keep the substrate evenly moist. Once plants are established and well rooted, allow the surface of the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid both prolonged waterlogging and severe drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its vigorous growth and substantial mature size, container-grown plants may require \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering during warm summer weather\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant outdoors only after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpectacular in Large Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 × 58 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, BIG® Soft Pink Bronze Leaf makes an impressive statement plant for large decorative pots and terrace containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rich bronze foliage provides a sophisticated background for the abundance of soft pink flowers, creating a luxurious and elegant summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be grown alone as a 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