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Cultivar

B. ‘Scarlet Gem’

Identity

Genus
Begonia
Name
B. ‘Scarlet Gem’
Originator
J. Laing & Sons
Date of Origin
1882
Place
Forest Hill
Country
England, UK
Region
Europe
Plant Type
Tuberous
Female Parent
B. davisii
Male Parent
B. unknown
Publication Reference
JBS3
Article References
The Illustrated dictionary of gardening: edited by George Nicholson; J.W.H. Trail, and J. Garrett. London: L. Upcott Gill; 1887-1889. division 1: Page 169-179. http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/48616

Plant

Description
Scarlet Gem - single flower form, very dark scarlet, flowers medium-sized, dwarf and very floriferous.

Lineage

Parents

Female parent

B. davisii

Unresolved

Male parent

Descendants

No recorded descendants.

Culture

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