Get BIG® Results!Begonia x benariensis F1 hybrid

Easy to grow

Better show of color – flowers outside of leaves

Two weeks earlier than Dragon Wing

Begonia x benariensis BIG® Rose Bronze Leaf

New color – Pink Green Leaf

BIG® is pure Flower Power!Simply BIG® – Breeding for garden performance is not an afterthought, it is where our thoughts begin. We know that proper plant selection is of the utmost importance to you. Because of this, the emphasis of our breeding work is not only in the greenhouse, but in the field. All of our varieties are vigorously tested and selected in outdoor trials across the world to ensure that they stand up in the most adverse conditions.

BIG® Begonia is the top result of decades of begonia breedingThis attention to garden performance really shows in our BIG® be-gonia series. As you can see by these testimonials, BIG® begonias perform in every area of this country, and the world. We would like to thank you for making them one of the most popular series on the market.

BIG® Benefits The benefits of BIG® begonias are not only in their impressive flower power, but also in their ability to increase your bottom line.

Disease Tolerance: Self-cleaning habit Spent flowers fall to the ground, not on the foliage Reduced fungal problems

Economical: Well branched plants fill in quickly Plant on 12” / 30 cm centers Fewer plants needed for coverage

Adaptable: BIG®s thrive in a wide range of climates and soils Plant in sun OR shade Performs anywhere

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Red Bronze Leaf Red Green Leaf Rose Bronze Leaf

Actual fl ower size

BIG® Landscape at a Golf Course in Germany

The easiest plant you'll ever grow

Thrives in full sun to full shade

High impact color all season

Stately show on patios, in the garden or landscapes

Prolific bloomer, extremely large flowers all season

Self cleaning – low maintenance!

Excellent germination rates

Uniform plug development

High percentage of usable plugs

Early branching – looks great at retail

Blooms on top of the foliage

BIG® is Better!

3” / 8 cm blooms

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BIG® Container Show BIG® in Denver

From young plant to prolific blooming

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Finished Crop Time (from 288 tray):

Packs 5-6 weeks

4” pots (10 cm) 6-7 weeks

10” baskets (25 cm) 7-8 weeks

3” / 8 cm blooms

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BIG® Landscape at a street in Dalian, China

BIG® container planting in Beijing, China

BIG® hanging baskets at a theme park in Florida, USA

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BIG® Pink Green Leaf

It only takes 3 plants to fill a hanging basket and is very eye catching.

Dave Wiesbrock, Mid American Growers

BIG® landscape at Hampton Court Palace, United Kingdom

I need a robust, frequent flowering plant that rapidly fills the bed. The Begonia BIG® series does this for me in a glorious way.

Anthony Boulding, Horticultural ManagerGardens & Estate Team, Historic Royal Palaces,Hampton Court Palace

BIG® landscape in Vienna, Austria

BIG® bed in front of the White House, Washington DC, USA

Ernst Benary of America, Inc.2759 Wagner Court, Suite CDeKalb, IL 60115-8609, USAPhone: +1 815 756 4546 Fax: +1 815 756 9128E-Mail: info@benary.com

Technical InformationBegonia x benariensis BIG® Series

Life Cycle: Annual

Exposure: Full sun to shade

Garden Height: 18-24” / 30-60 cm

Use: Patio Pots, mixed containers, baskets and mass plantings

Product Form: Plug tested pelleted seed and raw seed

Germination: Begonias require light to germinate, do not cover. Germination occurs in 5-10 days at 70-74 °F (21-23 °C), with a relative humidity of 95 % or higher. For pelleted seed, slightly higher temperatures and 100 % relative humidity aid in uniformity of germination. Germination media with a pH of 5.5-6.5 is opti-mum. Uniformly moist and well drained soil is important.

Plug Culture: During Stage II (10-14 days), gradually lower temperatures to 68-70 °F (20-21 °C). Maintain uniform soil moisture. Do not allow young seedlings to dry out. Begin fertilization at 50-75 ppm nitrate nitrogen. During Stages III and IV, continue to gradually lower temperatures to 65-70 °F (18-21 °C) and feed at 100 ppm nitrate nitrogen on a weekly basis. During this stage, supplemental extended day lighting will decrease crop time and improve plant quality.

Finishing: Transplant plugs into finished containers 5-6 weeks after sowing. Grow on at 62-68 °F (16-20 °C). Fertilize at 150 ppm nitrogen weekly, watching to avoid excessive salt build-up. High light conditions promote better branching and earlier flowering. Plants respond well to assimilation lighting. Provide adequate space to allow for maximum branching.

Media: Keep pH between 5.5-6.6 for optimum plant growth and quality

Cultural Hints: Monitor for fungus gnats and shore flies in the moist plug trays and treat appropriately. Higher light levels and sufficient space are important for improved branching. Do not use Bonzi or Sumagic to control growth.

Crop Time: 4” / 10 cm pots: North: 12-14 weeks; South: 10-12 weeks Gallons North: 14-16 weeks; South: 12-14 weeks Baskets North: 15-17 weeks; South: 13-15 weeks

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