BIG™ Red w Green Leaf Begonia

BIG® Red Green Leaf is a vigorous F1 begonia with red flowers and green foliage. Benary lists it as Begonia x benariensis, with a mature height near 28 inches and width near 23 inches; size can vary with growing conditions. ## Flowering and use This selection is grown for a strong flower display and well-branched growth. Benary and Norseco list it for landscapes, flower beds, and containers. Its stated exposure ranges from sun to partial shade, with Norseco also allowing shade. ## Growing conditions Choose a site with drainage suited to local rainfall and container conditions. Benary describes the cultivar as rain and heat tolerant and notes its vigorous, uniform habit. Norseco also describes it as heat tolerant. The [Benary product profile](https://www.benary.com/products/begonia-x-benariensis-f1-big/big-red-green-leaf-bb0106p) provides the exact selection identity and size; [Norseco’s product listing](https://www.norseco.com/en/p/norseco-1en/ornamental-5552en/annual-flowers-6695en/begonia-hybride-6816en/big-f1-series-7362en/begonia-23766en/) confirms flower and foliage colors and growing form. ## Maintenance Remove damaged leaves and spent stems if needed to keep the planting tidy. Check container moisture regularly during warm weather, since small containers can dry more quickly than beds. Allow room for the plant’s broad, branched growth.