Come rain or shine, Begonia cultivars California Sunlight ensures a warm glow on the patio or in the garden. This newcomer is a semi-upright, bushy plant with great garden performance all summer long. Its abundant, large orange flowers beam above the dark foliage and cascade down the plant, leaving a swirl of colour from late spring until the first frost. This cutting-raised variety will stand out in pots, hanging baskets and containers as a solitary attraction or centre piece, but will also look wonderful in mixed beddings. California Sunlight is drought and rain tolerant and thrives in full sun and shade.
In detail
Fleuroselect awards a Gold Medal to breakthroughs in breeding, the main criteria being innovation, beauty and use. The jury highly appreciated this Begonia’s improvements at grower level and is convinced that growers and retailers will be equally enthusiastic. Rewarded for its outstanding overall performance, California Sunlight now glows as a 2015 Gold Medal winner.
Market value
California Sunlight is easy to grow and ship thanks to its upright habit and excellent branching. This fast bench runner is suitable for both pots and hanging baskets. Also retail will love this exciting newcomer for its habit: California Sunlight allows an effortless display. Its large, orange flowers and dark foliage will be simply irresistible on the shelf. California Sunlight is perfect for today’s consumer, being easy to care for and highly floriferous. An outstanding summer performer that will shine throughout the entire supply chain!
Background information
Begonia boliviensis was introduced to Europe in 1864 by Richard Pearce who discovered the plant in the Bolivian Andes. It is typically found in rock crevices and slopes near streams, where plant competition is low. Numerous garden varieties commercially available today have been derived from this species. With California Sunlight, Selecta Klemm has successfully created a variety that offers advantages for growers, retailers and consumers.
