B. 'W.E. Gumbleton'

Same cross as Abel Carriere by Svahn, propagator for Bruant. Of this cross released by Bruant, W.E. Gumbleton was #7.

A very vigorous plant; very thick, robust stems; bloom abundant; leaves very large; the inferior (under) face of a tender green, rose washed; superior (upper) face a lively green around the edges, with a shading of grey, lead color, very metallic. A variety remarkable for its luxuriant vegetation.

The varieties of this new group of begonias do not yet show great differences from one another; they all have matte silvery-white leaves with green veins, but otherwise completely the habit of Begonia discolor (grandis), and should presumably be just as suitable as the parent species for planting in shady or partially shady flower beds. Without a doubt, this new group of begonias can be significantly improved by crossbreeding in two directions: firstly, with regard to leaf markings, and secondly, with regard to flowers.

• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rex Cultorum
• Origin: Europe, Belgium
• Originator: Svahn
• Date of Origin: 1876