Florencio™ White Begonia

Florencio™ is an interspecific, boliviensis-type begonia with a semi-upright, well-branched habit and abundant warm-season color. Syngenta describes the series as an outdoor performer that flowers through summer and suits containers and hanging baskets. ## Landscape use and season Use Florencio as a seasonal focal plant in patio pots, porch containers, or mixed annual beds. Its branching growth fills a container while the flowers provide a strong color accent. The breeder lists flowering from mid-spring through summer; timing varies with planting date, local temperatures, and frost. ## Size and siting Syngenta lists garden height and width of 16–18 inches for the current series profile. It recommends full shade, part shade, or part sun, so select a bright site sheltered from intense afternoon exposure. The series is marketed as an annual and is listed for USDA zones 9a–11a; in colder areas it is typically grown for the frost-free season. ## Maintenance Plant into a well-drained container mix and water when the surface begins to dry. Avoid leaving the root ball in standing water. In containers, check moisture frequently during warm or windy weather. Remove damaged growth as needed; a light soft pinch can encourage branching on young plants, though this is mainly a production technique. The breeder identifies the series as heat loving. See [Syngenta’s Florencio profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70091478) and [culture guide](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/sites/g/files/kgtney2381/files/file_field/import/field_media_link/sites/g/files/zhg721/f/media/2021/04/29/culture_vegetative_begonia_florencio.pdf) for cultivar identity and growing details.