B. ‘Harry's Zip’

No. 602 - Begonia (B. 'Tracery' X B. 'Zip') 'Harry Zip’ This rhizomatous begonia originated by Rudolf Ziesenhenne, 1130 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103 in 1970, first bloomed in 1971, and will be distributed in 1978. Leaves are peltate, with short hairs; medium green, lighter nerves, red spot in center; egg-shaped; 12.5 x 12 cm (5 x 4"); margin toothed and ciliate; texture thick, surface dull; nerves palmate, 8; petioles covered with brownish hair; stipules long triangular, hairy outside, keeled. Flowers pale rose, circular, 2 male, 2 female petals; arranged in a cyme on 22.5 cm (8 ½”) stem; blooms February-April. Hairy surface of leaves distinguishes this one from similar hybrids. Registered July 22, 1977.
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• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rhizomatous
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Rudolf Ziesenhenne
• Date of Origin: 1970