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Cultivar

B. ‘Whirling Sky’

Identity

Genus
Begonia
Name
B. ‘Whirling Sky’
Originator
Leslie Woodriff
Date of Origin
1978
Publication Date
1979
Place
McKinleyville, Ca.
Country
USA
Region
America
Plant Type
Rhizomatous
Female Parent
B. chance seedling
ABS No
759
Publication Reference
ABS;B80 a140
Article References
The Begonian (47) May 1980, p. 140-1.

Plant

Description
Begonia 'Whirling Sky' No. 759-Begonia (chance seedling) 'Whirling Sky' Rhizomatous with distinctive foliage. Lobed leaves are medium green with chocolate brown spots, 4" x 4 ½”, with a smooth surface, 9 veins, and light green petioles and stipules. The leaves are distinguished by their color pattern and deep lobes. Originated in 1978 by Leslie Woodriff (address above), it has not bloomed to date; first distributed in 1979. Registered Sept. 8, 1979.

Lineage

Parents

Female parent

Male parent

Not recorded

Descendants

No recorded descendants.

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