Illumination Golden Picotee Tuberous Begonia

Illumination Golden Picotee is a trailing tuberous begonia with double yellow flowers edged in orange and green foliage. It brings color to baskets and containers through spring and summer, with stems that cascade over the rim. ## Size and display [Ball’s exact cultivar listing](https://info.ballseed.com/webtrackplantinfo.aspx?ENV=P&phid=009400735025090) gives 4–8 inches of height and 24–30 inches of width; [Syngenta’s Golden Picotee profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/emea/product/flower/70076835) gives 25–30 cm in height and 30–50 cm in width. Published ranges differ, so allow generous space for the trailing stems. Ball recommends containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes. ## Growing conditions Give it partial sun or bright shade and use a moist, well-drained potting mix. Syngenta describes the exact selection as trailing, with large double flowers for hanging baskets and balcony boxes. Its listed flowering period runs from spring into summer. ## Maintenance Water consistently during active growth without leaving the pot waterlogged. Remove damaged flowers and foliage as needed, and protect the tuber from freezing in cold-winter climates.