White and Red Begonia grandiflora Picotee - Begonia bulbs

Begonia grandiflora 'Picotee' white red is a variety with large development, offering large and beautiful double flowers, reminiscent of camellias, original and contrasting, finely edged with red on a white background. It is superb in shady situations, in a pot or in the ground. Its fleshy foliage and its carefully groomed appearance often make it used as a border plant, in a pot or hanging.

The 'Picotee' white and red Begonia belongs to the Begoniaceae family, it is part of tuberous hybrid begonias whose parents mainly come from the Andean tropical forests. It is a cultivar that combines the characteristics of the 'Picotee' and Pendula groups, blooming tirelessly from July to October. It will reach a size of 40cm (16in) in all directions when fully mature. It shows a compact tuft or large cushion-like habit from spring onwards. Its foliage is deciduous, fleshy, medium green, alternate, with finely cut edges. The laminae are always asymmetrical and have a waxy texture; the petioles have stipules at their base. The stems of this begonia are brittle. Its large flowers, with a minimum diameter of 6cm (2in), are round and perfectly formed, composed of pleated petals like crepe paper, white with a fine red border. After flowering, the plant enters dormancy. The tubers will be cultivated like those of Dahlias.

Begonias are unrivalled for decorating shaded areas. They are also comfortable in well-groomed flower beds, in the company of lighter flowers, as well as being cultivated in pots on the terrace or in hanging baskets. This superb variety will be perfectly showcased in hanging baskets in the conservatory or in the veranda. Finally, it is good to know that there are hardy begonias, like Begonia grandis.