Begonia Viking Explorer Green Leaf Red F1 Seed
Best trailing flower for vibrant hanging baskets and container displays.
Elevate your garden with the Begonia Viking Explorer Green Leaf Red F1 Seed, a premium variety designed for exceptional retail appeal and vibrant displays. This series features striking extra-large red flowers set against glossy green foliage, creating a stunning visual contrast. Known for blooming approximately two weeks earlier and producing more flowers than competitors, these begonias offer a unique trailing habit for full coverage in hanging baskets, containers, and landscapes. Each pack contains 100 pelleted, untreated seeds, ideal for 6-inch or larger pots, ensuring robust growth and all-weather performance.
$43.65
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1033
/ 1828
#1033 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
+132%
Above average
Soil Temperature
7075
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Gardeners prioritizing uniform growth and plant health
- Landscapers managing gardens in intense summer heat
- Designers seeking dramatic, long-lasting floral displays
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious growers preferring affordable heirloom varieties
- Novice gardeners lacking specialized seed-starting equipment
- Seed-savers wanting to propagate plants for future seasons
Performance breakdown
Bloom Velocity
Reaches peak flowering two weeks ahead of standard market varieties.
Weather Resilience
Maintains structural integrity and vibrant color through unpredictable outdoor conditions.
Growth Habit
Trailing nature provides excellent, dense coverage for hanging baskets and containers.
Visual Impact
Extra-large red blooms create a high-contrast display against glossy foliage.
Germination Ease
Pelleted seed format simplifies handling and ensures consistent planting results.
Floral Density
Produces a higher volume of flowers compared to typical competitor begonias.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Don't Cover Seed
Germination Days
7-10 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
70-75°F
Grow on Temperature Night
65-70°F
Plant Spread
32-36"
Plant Height
20-24"
Plant Type
Annual
Features
- Extra-large red flowers on glossy foliage
- Blooms two weeks earlier than competitors
- Produces significantly more blooms
- Unique trailing habit for full coverage
- Excellent all-weather resistant performance
- High retail appeal
- Pelleted, untreated seed format
- Ideal for containers and hanging baskets
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Begonia Viking Explorer Green Leaf Red F1 Seeds for their exceptional reliability and vigorous growth. The germination rates are consistently reported as near perfect, leading quickly to robust, large plants. A key theme is the superior heat and sun tolerance, allowing these begonias to thrive in challenging summer conditions where other varieties struggle. Growers appreciate the uniformity and the stunning, true red flowers set against deep green foliage. While F1 seeds represent a higher initial investment, the consensus is that the dependable performance and high impact of the mature plants fully justify the cost, making this a top choice for dependable, low maintenance summer color.
Know before you buy
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-based material to make them larger and more uniform in shape. This makes them much easier to handle and sow accurately compared to tiny, dust-like raw begonia seeds.
No, do not cover these seeds. They require light to germinate, so simply press them firmly into the surface of your moist seed-starting mix.
Yes, their trailing habit makes them an excellent choice for hanging baskets. They will fill out the container and cascade over the sides, providing full coverage.
Under optimal conditions with a soil temperature between 70-75°F, you can expect germination to occur within 7 to 10 days.
While they are ideal for containers, they also perform beautifully in landscapes. Keep in mind that each plant will spread 32-36 inches, so space them accordingly.
The Viking Explorer series is bred for all-weather resistance, meaning they are quite robust once established. They handle heat and varying conditions better than many other begonia varieties.
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