{"product_id":"begonia-x-benariensis-big-white-green-leaf-f1-hybrid-begonia","title":"Begonia x benariensis BIG® White Green 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\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBegonia x benariensis BIG® White Green Leaf F1 | Hybrid Begonia\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia BIG® White Green Leaf F1\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outstanding hybrid Begonia combining \u003cstrong\u003elarge, pure white flowers with lush fresh green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the renowned BIG® series, this variety is distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003evigorous growth, excellent branching, uniform habit and exceptionally large flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also remarkably tolerant of \u003cstrong\u003esummer heat and rain\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a reliable choice for demanding outdoor conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 cm tall and 58 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, BIG® White Green Leaf develops into a substantial, well-branched plant capable of creating impressive displays with relatively few plants.\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® White Green Leaf F1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower size:\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, mixed containers and landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial qualities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and rain tolerant \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge White Flowers \u0026amp; Fresh Green Foliage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of BIG® White Green Leaf is its beautiful combination of \u003cstrong\u003elarge white flowers and lush green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean white blooms contrast beautifully against the fresh green leaves, giving the plant a bright and elegant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with BIG® White Bronze Leaf, which creates a darker and more dramatic effect, \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Green Leaf has a fresher, lighter garden character\u003c\/strong\u003e. It works beautifully in white gardens, green-and-white planting schemes and elegant summer container combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BIG® series is known for its \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary flower power and impressive flower size\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating significantly more visual impact than many traditional bedding Begonias. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVigorous \u0026amp; Well-Branched Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Green Leaf produces \u003cstrong\u003evigorous, uniform and naturally well-branched plants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 cm tall and 58 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, each plant develops into a substantial rounded specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent branching helps create a dense, balanced habit while supporting numerous flowering shoots throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts impressive size makes BIG® White Green Leaf especially suitable for \u003cstrong\u003elarge pots, patio containers, flower beds and landscape plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtraordinary Flower Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® truly lives up to its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants combine \u003cstrong\u003elarge flowers with exceptionally abundant flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuously producing fresh blooms throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important characteristic of the BIG® series is its early flowering. According to Benary, BIG® can flower approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks earlier than competing varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a large, impressive plant that begins delivering colour relatively early and continues creating a strong display throughout summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcellent Heat \u0026amp; Rain Tolerance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Green Leaf was bred for excellent outdoor garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strong \u003cstrong\u003eheat and rain tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it particularly valuable for exposed garden beds, terraces and containers where plants experience changing summer weather. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, its vigorous growth and strong branching help the plant maintain a full, attractive appearance throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Green Leaf performs well from \u003cstrong\u003esun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it extremely versatile for different garden situations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be planted in sunny flower beds, patio containers or areas receiving some shade during 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® White Green Leaf is supplied as \u003cstrong\u003epelleted seed\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the naturally tiny Begonia seeds significantly easier to handle and sow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor large, well-developed plants by early summer, start the seeds indoors or in a greenhouse well in advance.\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 seed 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 Approx. 6–8 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium evenly moist during germination \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter germination and initial establishment, 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 stages, so avoid allowing the growing medium to dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight \u0026amp; Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Green 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 promotes flower initiation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Higher light intensity and warmer growing conditions can also encourage earlier flowering. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen seeds are started during the darker winter months, providing good light conditions will help produce stronger, more uniform seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established outdoors, plants perform well from \u003cstrong\u003esun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Green Leaf performs best in a \u003cstrong\u003efertile, well-aerated and well-drained growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring germination, maintain consistent moisture. Once plants are established, 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 BIG® develops into a substantial, vigorous plant, specimens grown in containers may require \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering during warm summer weather\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove or plant outdoors only after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpectacular in Large Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mature size of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 × 58 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, BIG® White Green Leaf makes an impressive statement in large decorative pots and patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lush green foliage provides a fresh background for the abundant white flowers, creating an elegant and timeless summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be planted alone as a spectacular specimen or used as the central plant in a large mixed container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white-and-green colouring combines beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003esoft pink, apricot, lavender, blue, silver, cream and fresh green tones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutstanding Landscape Begonia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Green Leaf is also an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003eflower beds and larger landscape plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vigorous growth allows individual plants to fill considerable space, while excellent branching creates a dense mass of green foliage covered with bright white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in groups, it creates an impressive white-flowering summer display suitable for both private gardens and larger landscape projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly effective in \u003cstrong\u003eflower beds, borders, raised beds, entrance plantings, mass plantings and landscape designs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Pots • Patio Containers • Hanging Baskets • Mixed Containers • Flower Beds • Borders • Raised Beds • Mass Plantings • Landscape Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow BIG® White Green Leaf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia x benariensis BIG® White Green Leaf F1\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a \u003cstrong\u003elarge, vigorous and exceptionally floriferous hybrid Begonia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant combination of \u003cstrong\u003elarge pure white flowers and lush green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with strong branching, vigorous growth and excellent summer performance, makes this variety outstanding for \u003cstrong\u003elarge pots, terraces, flower beds and landscape plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds \/ 70 cm \/ White","offer_id":54812446753111,"sku":null,"price":7.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds \/ 70 cm \/ White","offer_id":54812446785879,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/C4000233-JPG_-_300_DPI_-_2000px.jpg?v=1788027204","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/products\/begonia-x-benariensis-big-white-green-leaf-f1-hybrid-begonia","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}