B. ‘Lime Swirl’

Begonia 'Lime Swirl' No. 842-Begonia unknown x unknown 'Lime Swirl' Rhizomatous with erect, 7" stems and compact habit. Double-spiraled, lime green, 4" x 3" leaves are smooth with ciliate margin and 5 main veins. Petioles are light red with red dots; stipules, light green. Light pink, 1" x 0", 2-tepaled male and female flowers are borne in clusters on 10" peduncles in winter. Originated in 1979 by Leslie Woodriff (address above); first bloomed in 1980; first distributed in 1980. Published in Thompson and Thompson, Begonias, 1981, pp. 141, 311. Registered June 27, 1982.
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• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rhizomatous
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Leslie Woodriff
• Date of Origin: 1979