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Container culture — Begonia elatior

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch

Begonia elatior is a specialized potted crop selectively adapted to limited soil volumes, requiring light, aerated substrates and precise light control for flowering management.

In the reference 24 varieties crop Elatior Begonia, where this is mentioned in the description.

Modern Begonia elatior varieties are bred as compact and highly branching forms capable of maintaining decorative appeal in small containers. The plant forms a dense bush with inflorescences positioned close to the foliage, creating a blooming cushion effect. Due to its delicate and sensitive root system, the begonia requires the use of only light peat-based substrates with the addition of perlite, as heavy soils provoke root rots.

Container production of the crop is based on a rapid turnover strategy and flowering management via lighting regimes, where a 14-hour night length is a critical factor. The crop requires strict adherence to water balance, as the limited volume of the container does not forgive errors in irrigation. The plant possesses high cross-functionality, allowing it to be used for both interior landscaping and placement in hanging baskets or patios.

General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.

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Varieties of Elatior Begonia mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Elektra White

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

5 records

Grace

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

5 records

Carneval

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Josef Heuger

PL
5 records

Peggy

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Josef Heuger

PL
4 records

Betulia Pink

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

PL
4 records

Barkos

Protection expired

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

M. KOPPE BV (NL)

DE FR
4 records

KRILORW01

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

BKPBECBR

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

3 records

KRHARPI01

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

KRBEVPI03

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

2 records

Adora

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

PL
2 records

BEMAN SOFT PINK

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH

2 records

Betulia Orange

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

2 records

BBDRASOPI

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Dummen Tobias Gunter

2 records

Rosade

Protection expired

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Hans Joachim Rohde (DE)

DE FR
2 records

Fuga

Application submitted

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Smaal Andre

2 records

Veronica

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Begonia Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

KRBEVYE01

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

1 record

SILVIA

Withdrawn

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

BRDR. BOLL APS (DK)

FR
1 record

BEMAN CHERRY RED

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH

1 record

Sandrine

Withdrawn

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Begonia Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

Eva

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Begonia Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Balamon

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

KOPPE L.H.| L. H. Koppe

DE
1 record