Michael Perry Visits Benary – Spotlight on Begonias and More

Over the past two days, we had the pleasure of welcoming internationally renowned plant expert and influencer Michael Perry – better known as Mr Plant Geek – to Benary.

During his visit, Michael was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our company. His tour included a walk through the stunning Summer Garden with Thomas, where he explored our wide portfolio of innovative flower varieties. Particular attention was given to Benary’s renowned begonia series – including BIG^®, Nonstop^®, Mega Cool, and Solenia^® – all of which impressed with their vibrant colors, outstanding garden performance, and versatility.

Beyond begonias, Michael also discovered many other exciting breeding highlights and experimental varieties currently being developed at Benary. He gained insight into our seed technology and processing departments with Henriette and Ina, visited the logistics center with Fabian, and discussed breeding innovations with Diro, who offered a deep dive into our work on Begonia genetics and selection.

In the coming weeks and months, Michael will be sharing his impressions across various platforms – with a strong focus on our iconic begonias.

We are delighted about his visit and look forward to welcoming him back to Benary again next year.