Begonia cucullata var. cucullata

Read about Begonia cucullata var. cucullata in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Begonia semperflorens, Link. & Otto (B. Sellowii, Klotzsch). Fig. 517. Erect, smooth plants with st. herbaceous, green or reddish, 6-18 in. high: Lvs. ovate, rotundate, obtuse at the base, toothed and ciliate along the margin, pale glossy green, tinged with red on the midrib and petiole: peduncles axillary, few-fld.; fls. white or rose-colored; males with 4 petals, females with 5 petals: caps, green, wings tinged with red. Brazil. L.B.C. lo:1439. R.H. 1897, p. 46. B.M. 2920. —This is an exceedingly variable species. An endless number of garden forms has been produced from it. A very popular bedding begonia, and a persistent bloomer. Var. Vernon (atropurpurea compacta, Gt. 44, p. 570) is one of the best forms. Triomphe de Lorraine (Fig. 518) is one of the good bedding kinds. Fls. cherry-red, the stamens golden yellow. Gloire de Chatelaine is a form of dwarf habit and deep rose fls.; one of- the best in England for bedding and pots, and a continuous bloomer. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.