Begonia Sunbrero Dark Pink

The Begonia 'Sunbrero Dark Pink' is part of a series of very floriferous begonias, sun-tolerant and with a well-rounded habit. It bears lovely double flowers that resemble roses in their shape and intense pink colour. They continue to bloom until the first frosts, on a densely branched plant that does not exceed 25 cm (10in) in all directions. Its corollas, large compared to the size of the plant, open on a round and shiny dark green foliage. Begonia 'Sunbrero' can be planted from April, in partial shade or even in full sun, in borders or pots. It requires little maintenance.

The Begonia 'Sunbrero Dark Pink' is a non-hardy herbaceous perennial plant (it perishes below -4°C (24.8°F)), grown as an annual, belonging to the begonia family. It is derived from the Begonia semperflorens, a hybrid between two species native to Brazil. 'Sunbrero' has stout, fleshy stems, covered with leathery, rounded leaves of a beautiful dark green colour, shiny, about 5 cm (2in) long. This branched plant with an upright habit quickly reaches 25 cm (10in) in all directions. Appearing from June and present until the first frosts, its flowers are composed of multiple rounded petals, arranged around a tight little heart. Begonias are monoecious and bear exclusively male attributes (single flowers) and other female attributes (double flowers). They are grouped in numerous terminal clusters.

The Begonia 'Sunbrero Dark Pink' is used in borders, in planters, balcony boxes or in large flower pots. The begonias of this Sunbrero series form beautiful borders, with a mix of varieties, in both full sun and partial shade. For a border planting, plan about 10 plants per square meter. They combine well with light foliage and flower plants, such as lobelias, annual pennisetums, bacopas, bidens, but also with petunias. In a more exotic spirit, a colourful scene can be created by associating the border begonia with cannas or hedychiums. Finally, it is good to know that there are hardy begonias, such as Begonia grandis.

Note: Attention, our young plug plants are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them in a sheltered place (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before being installed outdoors once the risk of frost is definitively removed.