Cultivar
B. ‘Canara’
Photos
3 photos
Identity
- Genus
- Begonia
- Name
- B. ‘Canara’
- Originator
- Mickey Meyer
- Date of Origin
- 1974
- Publication Date
- 1976
- Place
- Tathra, NSW.
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Asia
- Plant Type
- Rhizomatous
- Female Parent
- B. ‘White Imperialis’
- Male Parent
- B. masoniana
- ABS No
- 548
- AABS No
- 1
- Publication Reference
- ABS; B76 a338; QBS; AUST; ACL
- Article References
- The Begonian (43) Dec 1976, p. 337-341.
- Photo References
- Know Your Begonias, Jack Krempin, ®1993 by Jack Krempin Krempin Books, Queensland Australia
Plant
- Description
- silvery leaved begonia with prominent green veins; No. 548 - Begonia (B. 'White Imperialis' X B. masoniana) 'Canara' The distinctive foliage of this exotic- type rhizomatous begonia, with glistening silver, green-veined leaves, red backed, semi-round, 5 x 4 in., makes it an eye-catcher. Leaf margin is smooth, texture thick, nerves eight. Flowers on 3-4 inch stems just above plant are off-white, small and neat; blooms spring to summer. Registered August 25, 1976.
- Growth Type
- low growing mound
- Growth Rate
- moderate in growing season
- Plant Habit
- bun shaped mound
- Plant Spread
- 40cm
- Plant Height
- 30cm
- Stem Type
- rhizome
- Stem Habit
- creeping
- Other Features
- leaf reverse tomentose with rufous hairs. Ovary and wings covered in light brown hairs
- Sun Tolerance
- not tolerant
- Plant Hardiness
- 0°c in a sheltered position
- Pests Diseases
- resistant to mildew
Lineage
Parents
Ancestry tree
Descendants
No recorded descendants.
Culture
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