Begonia x benariensis BIG® White Green Leaf F1 | Hybrid Begonia

Begonia BIG® White Green Leaf F1 is an outstanding hybrid Begonia combining large, pure white flowers with lush fresh green foliage. The bright white blooms stand beautifully above the rich green leaves, creating a fresh, elegant display that works exceptionally well in both containers and garden plantings.

Part of the renowned BIG® series, this variety is distinguished by its vigorous growth, excellent branching, uniform habit and exceptionally large flowers. It is also remarkably tolerant of summer heat and rain, making it a reliable choice for demanding outdoor conditions.

Growing approximately 70 cm tall and 58 cm wide, BIG® White Green Leaf develops into a substantial, well-branched plant capable of creating impressive displays with relatively few plants.

Plant Information

• Botanical name: Begonia x benariensis
• Common name: Hybrid Begonia
• Variety: BIG® White Green Leaf F1
• Flower colour: Pure white
• Foliage: Green
• Flower size: Large
• Growth habit: Vigorous, rounded, dense and well-branched
• Height: Approx. 70 cm
• Width: Approx. 58 cm
• Exposure: Sun–partial shade
• Crop time: Approx. 14–18 weeks
• Seed form: Pelleted seed
• Uses: Pots, hanging baskets, mixed containers and landscape planting
• Special qualities: Heat and rain tolerant

Large White Flowers & Fresh Green Foliage

The defining feature of BIG® White Green Leaf is its beautiful combination of large white flowers and lush green foliage.

The clean white blooms contrast beautifully against the fresh green leaves, giving the plant a bright and elegant appearance.

Compared with BIG® White Bronze Leaf, which creates a darker and more dramatic effect, White Green Leaf has a fresher, lighter garden character. It works beautifully in white gardens, green-and-white planting schemes and elegant summer container combinations.

The BIG® series is known for its extraordinary flower power and impressive flower size, creating significantly more visual impact than many traditional bedding Begonias.

Vigorous & Well-Branched Growth

BIG® White Green Leaf produces vigorous, uniform and naturally well-branched plants.

At approximately 70 cm tall and 58 cm wide, each plant develops into a substantial rounded specimen.

Excellent branching helps create a dense, balanced habit while supporting numerous flowering shoots throughout the season.

Its impressive size makes BIG® White Green Leaf especially suitable for large pots, patio containers, flower beds and landscape plantings.

Extraordinary Flower Power

BIG® truly lives up to its name.

The plants combine large flowers with exceptionally abundant flowering, continuously producing fresh blooms throughout the growing season.

Another important characteristic of the BIG® series is its early flowering. According to Benary, BIG® can flower approximately two weeks earlier than competing varieties.

The result is a large, impressive plant that begins delivering colour relatively early and continues creating a strong display throughout summer.

Excellent Heat & Rain Tolerance

BIG® White Green Leaf was bred for excellent outdoor garden performance.

Its strong heat and rain tolerance makes it particularly valuable for exposed garden beds, terraces and containers where plants experience changing summer weather.

Once established, its vigorous growth and strong branching help the plant maintain a full, attractive appearance throughout the season.

From Sun to Partial Shade

BIG® White Green Leaf performs well from sun to partial shade, making it extremely versatile for different garden situations.

It can be planted in sunny flower beds, patio containers or areas receiving some shade during the day.

In particularly warm and sunny positions, regular watering is important, especially when plants are grown in containers.

Growing from Seed

BIG® White Green Leaf is supplied as pelleted seed, making the naturally tiny Begonia seeds significantly easier to handle and sow.

For large, well-developed plants by early summer, start the seeds indoors or in a greenhouse well in advance.

• Sow 1–2 pellets per plug or cell
• Place the seed on the surface of moist growing medium
• Do not cover the seed
• Light is required for germination
• Germination temperature: 22–24°C
• Germination time: Approx. 6–8 days
• Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination

After germination and initial establishment, temperatures can gradually be reduced to approximately 20–21°C.

Young Begonia seedlings are extremely small during their early stages, so avoid allowing the growing medium to dry out completely.

Light & Flowering

BIG® White Green Leaf is an obligate long-day plant.

A day length of more than approximately 13 hours promotes flower initiation. Higher light intensity and warmer growing conditions can also encourage earlier flowering.

When seeds are started during the darker winter months, providing good light conditions will help produce stronger, more uniform seedlings.

Once established outdoors, plants perform well from sun to partial shade.

Watering & Growing Conditions

BIG® White Green Leaf performs best in a fertile, well-aerated and well-drained growing medium.

During germination, maintain consistent moisture. Once plants are established, allow the surface of the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings.

Avoid both prolonged waterlogging and severe drying.

Because BIG® develops into a substantial, vigorous plant, specimens grown in containers may require regular watering during warm summer weather.

Move or plant outdoors only after the danger of frost has passed.

Spectacular in Large Containers

With a mature size of approximately 70 × 58 cm, BIG® White Green Leaf makes an impressive statement in large decorative pots and patio containers.

The lush green foliage provides a fresh background for the abundant white flowers, creating an elegant and timeless summer display.

It can be planted alone as a spectacular specimen or used as the central plant in a large mixed container.

Its white-and-green colouring combines beautifully with soft pink, apricot, lavender, blue, silver, cream and fresh green tones.

Outstanding Landscape Begonia

BIG® White Green Leaf is also an excellent choice for flower beds and larger landscape plantings.

Its vigorous growth allows individual plants to fill considerable space, while excellent branching creates a dense mass of green foliage covered with bright white flowers.

Planted in groups, it creates an impressive white-flowering summer display suitable for both private gardens and larger landscape projects.

It is particularly effective in flower beds, borders, raised beds, entrance plantings, mass plantings and landscape designs.

Perfect For

Large Pots • Patio Containers • Hanging Baskets • Mixed Containers • Flower Beds • Borders • Raised Beds • Mass Plantings • Landscape Planting

Why Grow BIG® White Green Leaf?

Large Pure White Flowers • Fresh Green Foliage • Vigorous Growth • Excellent Branching • Uniform Plants • Extraordinary Flower Power • Approx. 70 cm Tall • Early Flowering • Heat Tolerant • Rain Tolerant • Sun–Partial Shade • Excellent for Large Containers • Outstanding Landscape Performance • Professional Pelleted Seed

Begonia x benariensis BIG® White Green Leaf F1 is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a large, vigorous and exceptionally floriferous hybrid Begonia.

The elegant combination of large pure white flowers and lush green foliage, together with strong branching, vigorous growth and excellent summer performance, makes this variety outstanding for large pots, terraces, flower beds and landscape plantings.