B. ‘Purple Heart’

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: Purple Heart. Has grown poorly here but should be spectacular if well done. No green except as narrow line that follows major veins. Dull purple, rather glossy but not metallic, edges somewhat bronze toned.
Pests Diseases

• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rex Cultorum
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Helen Lewis
• Date of Origin: 1958