• A vibrant begonia viking red on chocolate flower with lush green foliage, in a garden setting
  • A vibrant begonia viking red on chocolate flower with lush green foliage, in a garden setting
  • A vibrant begonia viking red on chocolate flower with dark leaves, set against a white background
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Begonia Seeds - Viking XL Red on Chocolate

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Hanging Basket Friendly

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Begonia x benariensis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 28 to 34 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Viking XL

COLOR

  • Red

Viking XL Red on Chocolate Begonia show large plants covered in intensely red flowers atop uniquely colored dark leaves. The deep bronze/brown leaf color remains sharp throughout the season. Best of all, Viking XL Red on Chocolate performs well no matter where they are located! Vibrant red flowers are the real show-stopper and AAS judges loved that this compact plant retained its shape well and did not become scraggly. Perfect for landscapes and containers alike, this begonia is a beauty!

  • • Vigorous plants quickly fill in gardens, landscapes, and large containers
  • • Offers an excellent display of color and texture
  • • Keeps its shape throughout spring, summer, and fall

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Early Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 32 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 10
  • 11

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 10 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Begonia Seed Planting Guide to learn more.

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Begonia Seeds - Viking XL Red on Chocolate

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What type of seed is Viking XL Red on Chocolate Begonia?

Viking XL Red on Chocolate Begonia is a hybrid seed.

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