B. ‘Mikado’

American Horticultural Society, October 1952, pg. 237-259; Concerning Rex Begonia, by B. Y. Morrison The following descriptions are recorded from observation notes made of the living collection during 1951-1952: Mikado. Leaves large. The general effect somewhat like Lavender Glow, but with creeping rhizome like the true Rex The red hairs on petioles and veins on back of leaf are a more brilliant hue. Center zone dark purplish green that follow major vein to form star-like pattern, main surface silver flushed lavender, border lavender with a few irregular small patches of deep green.
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• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rex Cultorum
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Shepherd
• Date of Origin: 1913