Latin Name: Begonia × hybrida ‘Iconia’
Begonia × hybrida ‘Iconia’ is a premium seed-grown begonia series that redefines garden performance with elite disease resistance and self-cleaning double blooms. This F1 hybrid (scientific name: Begonia × tuberhybrida ‘Iconia’) produces 3-inch rose-form flowers in exclusive colors like peach-orange ombré and deep rose-burgundy, with glossy, sculpted petals that resist weather damage.
Breakthrough Features:
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First begonia with Botrytis immunity
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45-day flowering from transplant (fastest in class)
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Compact 12-14″ mounds for containers/borders
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Patented “EverBloom” trait (no rest periods)
Cultural Advantages:
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Thrives in sun or shade (4+ hours light)
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Heat-tolerant up to 100°F (38°C)
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Water-smart waxy leaves
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Zero-spray disease resistance
Award-Winning Performance:
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2023 European Vegetal Innovation Gold Medal
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300% more flowers than tuberous types
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Continuous blooms without deadheading
Perfect for low-maintenance landscapes and premium patio containers, ‘Iconia’ delivers exhibition-quality blooms with unmatched garden resilience.
Industry Firsts:
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Botrytis-free foliage
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True ombré flower colors
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Non-stop flowering gene
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Ultra-early bloom time