B. ‘Carolina Moon’

A rex begonia with bullate silvery coloured leaves.; No. 718-Begonia (B. 'Elda Haring' x B. acetosa) 'Carolina Moon' Rex Cultorum group; rhizomatous. Leaves are silvery pink, cordate, 4" X 6", with glabrous, slightly puckered surface and ciliate margin; 6 to 7 veined; petioles red, hairy, 6"-8"; stipules red, chartaceous. Flowers are two-toned pink, of typical B. rex shape, 1"-1 ¼" with 4 male and 4 female tepals and 4"-8" peduncle, blooming in spring. Unusual parentage has produced a begonia distinguished by a more bullate leaf and silvery coloring than on the seed parent and with the more rounded shape of the pollen parent; growth is reminiscent of the pollen parent. Originated in 1977 by Kit Jeans (address above), first bloomed in 1979. Registered July 14, 1979.

• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rex Cultorum
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Kit Jeans
• Date of Origin: 1977