2008
Begonia hybrida
"Ikon"
Flowering period: April - October

Height 25 - 50 cm
Spread: 25 - 50 cm
Habit: Spherical
Flower type: Simple
Size: 3 - 5 cm
Leaf Color Dark
Placement: Full sun to partial shade
Water High to medium
Fertilizer need: Average
Typical use Pot, bedding, patio, basket
Plant type: Annual


Class New Entry 2008

IKON begonia

 White flowers with a bright rose reverse 
 Tactile foliage – great at point of sale  
 Flower color and foliage intensifies under stress 
 
Ikon is a new concept in Begonia. Its unqique habit combines delightfully tactile foliage with a wonderfully branching habit and masses of blush white flowers - a great combination for maximum impulse sales. Unique in the market, Ikon looks great in the pack and 4” pot. Bred in Costa Rica it has outstanding garden performance 
 

Cultural Information
Seed count: Approx. 115,000 seeds per gram (3,260,000 seeds per ounce)
Seed format: Elitech quality pelleted seed,
Height: 45cm
Flower size: 3-4cm (1.25 - 1.5")
Botanical name: Begonia hybrida