B. ‘Millie Thompson’

No. 513 - Begonia (B. versicolor X B. 'John Blais') 'Millie Thompson' Originated by Gordon Lepisto (address above) in 1973, first bloomed and distributed in 1974, the rhizomatous, medium-leaved rex begonia, non-spiral, is sparsely covered with short, fine, white hair. The ovate, oblique leaves have fine pink and red dots on margin, which is denticulate, ciliate, slightly crested. The texture of approximately 8" leaves is bumpy surface, puberulous (white); veins are light tan to pink; petioles are under 6", covered with red hair. The light pink blossoms, 1%" diameter, are single-flowered in a cluster of 3 on 7" stem above the plant, blooming periodically, year-round. Registered September 29, 1975.
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• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rex Cultorum
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Gordon Lepisto
• Date of Origin: 1975