Earlier, better and longer... That’s what Senator iQ Rose Bicolour from Sakata stands for. This striking new variety has deeper, darker bronze leaves and its innovative rose bicolour bloom shows a marked contrast between flower and foliage. Senator iQ is an excellent garden performer thriving in full or partial sun with exceptional heat and drought tolerance. This eyecatching novelty not only looks wonderful in hanging baskets and container combinations, but is an outstanding performer in garden beds and landscapes. Deadhead spent blooms and maintain moist soil conditions to guarantee continuous flowering.
In detail
Entries in the Fleuroselect trials that are exceptionally high scoring on beauty, innovation, use and garden performance are granted a Gold Medal. This prestigious award symbolizes a genuine breakthrough in breeding. The Fleuroselect judges lauded this breakthrough Begonia semperflorens for its: “improved plant habit, earlier flowering, intense pink flower colour and attractive darker foliage.” Senator iQ Rose Bicolour, a worthy winner.
Market value
Senator iQ Rose Bicolour heralds a complete upgrade of the Senator series: bronze leaved Begonias with an excellent performance throughout the entire production and trade chain. The young plant raiser benefits from high germination and uniform development. For the grower, early flowering across the series and the non-stretching plant habit allow easy production in a wide range of pack and pot sizes. The improved shelf life and the attractive plants with deep bronze foliage and contrasting flowers are a definite plus for the retailer. From spring to autumn, the consumer enjoys a continuous display of beautiful bicolour flowers on the terrace or in the garden. Senator iQ Rose Bicolour, a genuine improvement for growers, retailers and consumers!
Background information
Begonia is a genus of continuously flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae and is native to moist, subtropical and tropical climates. Sakata’s breeding experience and dedication to quality genetics is exemplified in Senator and Ambassador, its green-leaved counterpart. These series are established as excellent weather resistant performers.
