Begonia Chanson Salmon - Trailing tuberous begonia

Begonia Chanson F1 Salmon is a tuberous, trailing begonia, perfect for balconies and terraces in partial shade. Its large double salmon-coloured flowers, slightly apricot-tinged, form generous clusters that almost cover the foliage. This F1 hybrid from the Chanson series produces very uniform, vigorous plants with a long, regular flowering period, from summer until the first frosts. In hanging baskets, window boxes or large pots, it creates soft cascades of flowers, easy to pair with other half-shade annuals.

Coated seeds are surrounded by a fine layer of neutral material, based on mineral or organic powder. This coating makes them larger and more uniform, and therefore much easier to handle, measure out and distribute in the potting compost.

Botanically, Begonia Chanson F1 Salmon belongs to the Begonia × tuberhybrida group, in the Begoniaceae family. It is classified among the hybrid tuberous begonias. In our climates, it behaves as a non-hardy perennial: the aerial part dies back each winter, while the tuber remains dormant, protected from frost. It is often grown as an annual.
The Chanson F1 series comprises pendula multiflora tuberous begonias with large double or semi-double flowers, a trailing habit and particularly abundant flowering. It was developed by the Czech breeder Jan Černý, of the Cerny Jaroměř company, specialists in tuberous begonias.
The Salmon form displays a warm salmon hue, leaning towards peach. From the flattened tuber, 5 to 8 fleshy stems form, rising to 20–30cm before arching over and trailing down in a cascade of 30 to 45cm. In a pot, the plant forms a rounded mass 40–50cm in diameter. The leaves are asymmetrical, oval to heart-shaped, 5 to 10cm long, medium to dark green and glossy, with finely toothed margins and well-defined veins. The flowers are borne on long stalks in the leaf axils. They are camellia-flowered, double, 6 to 8cm wide, with numerous soft, slightly wavy tepals. As with other tuberous begonias, the larger male flowers are the most decorative. The flowering period extends from June to October.

Trailing Begonia Chanson F1 Salmon is an excellent variety for hanging baskets and containers on terraces and balconies. It should be placed in partial shade or light shade. It pairs well with the trailing fuchsia 'Swingtime' with its red and white flowers. To emphasise the cascading effect, it can be paired with a Lobelia 'Regatta Deep Blue'. In a large bowl, combine it with another trailing begonia such as 'Apricot Shades Improved' and complete the scene with a Heuchera 'Caramel' with its amber foliage.