B. ‘Multiflora Erecta’

Revue Horticole, Anne (1890) Begonias: In another no less interesting part of the Exhibition, were the Begonias. In one of the corners of the great hall shone the superb collection exhibited by M. Vallerand, Jr., of Triomphe de Bois-Colombes, and to whom the jury awarded a well-deserved gold medal. The grouping in the following order: the flowers dark red in the center, then the white varieties, bright orange, dark pink and yellow in a border, had a very successful look. Mr. Crousse, horticulturist at Nancy, had also exhibited a very fine collection of Begonia erecta. Some novelties were sent by MM. Villmorin, among others: Madame Thibaut, pink-white and yellow center; Mademoiselle Louise Robert, very double, dark red, yellowish center, and a beautiful series of erecta with enormous flowers, of bright and very varied colors. The collections of M. Dupanloup and M. Dalle were also very much appreciated. We have also noticed a very interesting collection of Begonia erecta multiflora exhibited by Mr. L. Urbain, horticulturist, 42 rue de Sevres a Clamart. The plants were dwarf, vigorous and well formed, abundantly furnished with flowers of various shades. It is an excellent breed for full sun, or they form charming baskets. The red gracilis variety is new, as well as Madame Urbain, with pale carmine pink flowers.
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• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Tuberous
• Date of Origin: 1891