• A vibrant begonia viking red on chocolate flower with lush green foliage, in a garden setting
  • A vibrant begonia viking red on chocolate flower with lush green foliage, in a garden setting
  • A vibrant begonia viking red on chocolate flower with dark leaves, set against a white background
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Begonia Seeds - Viking XL Red on Chocolate

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Hanging Basket Friendly

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Begonia x benariensis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 28 to 34 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Viking XL

COLOR

  • Red

Viking XL Red on Chocolate Begonia show large plants covered in intensely red flowers atop uniquely colored dark leaves. The deep bronze/brown leaf color remains sharp throughout the season. Best of all, Viking XL Red on Chocolate performs well no matter where they are located! Vibrant red flowers are the real show-stopper and AAS judges loved that this compact plant retained its shape well and did not become scraggly. Perfect for landscapes and containers alike, this begonia is a beauty!

  • • Vigorous plants quickly fill in gardens, landscapes, and large containers
  • • Offers an excellent display of color and texture
  • • Keeps its shape throughout spring, summer, and fall

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Early Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 32 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 10
  • 11

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 10 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Begonia Seed Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Begonia Seeds - Viking XL Red on Chocolate

    Any tips on getting my seedlings to germinate and continue to grow? I have about a 40% germ rate but a month later this is the size of my seedlings and they don't seem to be progressing. Should I remove from heat mat? Remove humidity dome? They are getting 16-18 hours of grow light.

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    Begonia Seeds - Viking XL Red on Chocolate

    Store owner replied: Hello Becca. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country.

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