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The Begonia tuberhybrida F₁ Illumination® Golden Picotee is one of the most exclusive varieties in the popular Illumination® series. This F₁ hybrid trailing begonia is distinguished by its enchanting golden-yellow flowers with a delicate red edge – a rare combination that adds a warm, luxurious touch to any outdoor space.
With its long, trailing stems and abundant, continuous blooms from spring until the first frost, the Golden Picotee is the perfect choice for hanging baskets, balcony boxes, and patio plantings. It combines professional performance with a graceful, romantic appearance.
A modern F₁ tuber hybrid, Illumination® Golden Picotee has been bred for strength, uniformity, and reliable flowering under a variety of conditions. The plants develop into strong, well-branched specimens with arching shoots 40 to 60 cm long.
The large, double flowers (6–8 cm) appear early in the season and remain beautiful well into autumn. The Illumination series is known for its exceptional performance in partial shade and weather tolerance, making this begonia a carefree choice for both professional growers and home gardeners.
Key Features:
🌞 Rich flowering from May to October
🌿 Trailing growth habit – ideal for baskets and pots
🌧️ Weather resistant and low maintenance
🌸 Beautiful, double flowers with unique color markings
The name "Golden Picotee" refers to its striking color palette: soft yellow to gold petals, bordered by a delicate red edge (picotee). This subtle edge gives the flower depth, contrast, and a luxurious appearance.
The trailing stems bear countless flowers simultaneously, creating an impressive waterfall effect. The combination of golden yellow and red brings warmth and vitality to any garden or balcony. Perfect for combining with white-flowering or orange varieties from the Illumination® series for a harmonious color palette.
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The Begonia Illumination® Golden Picotee is exceptionally versatile and easy to care for. It thrives in light or partial shade, protected from the hottest midday sun.
Applications:
🌸 Hanging baskets: create a lush waterfall of flowers.
🌿 Balcony boxes or patio baskets: create a warm, Mediterranean atmosphere.
🌺 Mixed pot planting: combines beautifully with lobelia, bacopa or begonias in other shades.
The plant tolerates moist conditions well, but dislikes stagnant water. Regular watering, without allowing it to dry out, and weekly fertilization during the flowering period will ensure a lush result.
Sowing or planting: plant out young plants or tubers as soon as the frost has passed (April–May).
Soil: Use airy, moisture-retaining but well-draining potting soil.
Location: partial shade or light shade, sheltered from strong winds and midday sun.
Water: Water regularly, especially in warm weather. Avoid dry root balls.
Feeding: Weekly fertilization during the growing season encourages flowering and leaf development.
Overwintering: allow the tubers to dry in the autumn and store them frost-free for reuse.
With minimal care, the Golden Picotee provides months of continuous, ornamental flowering.
✅ Unique golden yellow flowers with red edge – striking and elegant
✅ Very rich flowering – months of floral splendor
✅ Powerful F₁ hybrid quality – uniform and reliable
✅ Perfect for hanging baskets and pots
✅ Weather resistant, low maintenance and partly self-cleaning
The Begonia tuberhybrida F₁ Illumination® Golden Picotee literally brings gold to your garden. It combines vibrant colors with the reliable flowering power of an F₁ hybrid, making it a top choice for anyone who loves summer elegance with a touch of luxury.
Latin name: Begonia tuberhybrida F₁ Illumination® Golden Picotee
Flower color: Golden yellow with red picotee edge
Length / hanging height: 40–60 cm
Location: Part shade to shade
Use: Hanging baskets, pots, balcony boxes
Flowering period: May – October
Special features: Double flowers, strong F₁ hybrid, self-cleaning
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