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Begonia L. Begonia · Ornamentals · bred by ANTONIUS WILHELMUS HOEFNAGELS

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a compact plant reaching about 20 cm in height and width. The leaf coloration varies from reddish-pink to deep red in the center, complemented by silver and green edges or spots.

The plant is used primarily as an indoor crop, suitable for growing in containers, terrariums, or as an accent element in shaded areas. The variety is sensitive to waterlogging and direct sunlight, prefers stable air humidity and diffused lighting.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
ANTONIUS WILHELMUS HOEFNAGELS 12 Developed the variety
Applicant
Plant Planet International B.V. 52 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Plant Planet International B.V. 52 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20050877
Active
  1. Application filed 13 May 2005
  2. Registered 4 December 2006
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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