New begonia ‘Wicked’ is the latest introduction from Dibleys Nurseries, Ruthin, and available now for garden centres to stock. Bred by the grower it not only has striking variegated and shaped leaves, but it also produces delicate flowers of pink and white.
“We are breeding quite a few begonias each year now and this is the first time we have shown ‘Wicked’” says Paul Dibley. “The colours are very vivid, it has a really nice habit, and it is far better at dealing with changes in humidity and temperatures, and it more resilient to mildew than older varieties.”
‘Wicked’ joins the line-up of other varieties named after musicals including ‘Phantom’, ‘Moulin Rouge’ and ‘Blood Brothers’ and were all displayed on the Gold medal winning stand.
