B. ‘Intermedia’

cited as f parent of Acme; The floral magazine. London, new ser. v. 1 (1872) http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/173179 Begonia intermedia - In the former series of the Floral Magazine we were enabled to figure, not only the fine species of Begonia discovered by Mr. Pearce-viz., Begonia Boliviensis and B. Veitchii, but also hybrids from them (for it was at once seen how admirably they could be adapted for this purpose); but we question very much whether any of them, either species or garden varieties, can vie with that which we now present. We are informed by Messrs. Veitch and Son, in whose establishment this fine variety has been raised, that it is a cross between Begonia Boliviensis and B. Veitchii; the flowers are of the same color as the latter, and of intermediate form. The habit is somewhat in the way of Begonia Boliviensis, but still retaining a great deal of Veitchii. It is very robust, sturdy, and free growing, and flowers very freely indeed; as it has so much of the Veitchii blood in it, it may be reckoned amongst the free-flowering greenhouse Begonias. Regarding culture, there is very little difficulty; it requires to be grown in a light rich soil, and to be carefully supplied with water; when started, it may afterwards be more freely supplied. As the shoots lengthen they should be neatly tied to small stakes, for, being succulent, they are apt to be broken off. Few greenhouse plants are more effective than a well-grown specimen of any of these greenhouse Begonias, and we can well imagine that a plant of this fine variety will make a more brilliant display than either of those from which it has originated.; cited as f parent of Acme

• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Tuberous
• Origin: Europe, France
• Originator: Van Houtte
• Date of Origin: 1870