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Cultivar

B. ‘Hairy Thing’

See B. ‘Bill Morris’

Photos

2 photos

Identity

Genus
Begonia
Name
B. ‘Hairy Thing’
Originator
Ross Bolwell
Date of Origin
2000
Publication Date
2004
Place
Annangrove, NSW.
Country
Australia
Region
Asia
Plant Type
Rhizomatous
Female Parent
B. ‘Kim’
Male Parent
B. Griselda (Improved)
Synonyms and Comments
Trialled under its correct botanic name B ‘Bill Morris’. “Hairy Thing” is a marketing name for this variety.
Publication Reference
RBL

Plant

Description
Black lobed leaves with a rich red reverse. Stunning silver hairs cover the leaves, petioles and young rhizomes. Compact and open grower.
Plant Habit
Compact and bushy
Plant Spread
Medium
Plant Height
Low 0.5m
Stem Type
Prostrate
Stem Habit
Well Branched

Lineage

Parents

Female parent

B. ‘Kim’

Unresolved

Male parent

B. Griselda (Improved)

Trialled under its correct botanic name B ‘Bill Morris’. “Hairy Thing” is a marketing name for this variety.

Descendants

No recorded descendants.

Culture

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