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Cultivar

B. ‘Elaine Wilkerson’

Photos

2 photos

Identity

Genus
Begonia
Name
B. ‘Elaine Wilkerson’
Originator
Elaine Wilkerson
Publication Date
1984
Plant Type
Rhizomatous
Female Parent
B. bowerae var. nigramarga
Male Parent
B. ‘Cleopatra’
Synonyms and Comments
B. ‘Elaine’s Baby’
Publication Reference
MLT2;B97 r031
Article References
The Begonian (46) May 1979, p. 110-112.

Plant

Description
SOME OLDER FAVORITES by Bob Hamm, Wichita Falls, Texas B. 'Elaine Wilkerson' is an easy­to-grow smaller rhizomatous plant, with leaves that vary with light from green and dark chocolate .to almost black. Leaves are covered with hairs and the effect is very pleasing. A winter bloomer, it tends to bloom heavily for me. It is easy to grow in either a pot or wire basket in a well-drained medium.

Lineage

Parents

Female parent

B. bowerae var. nigramarga

Male parent

B. ‘Cleopatra’

B. ‘Elaine’s Baby’

Descendants

No recorded descendants.

Culture

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