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Cultivar

B. ‘Jean Burns’

Identity

Genus
Begonia
Name
B. ‘Jean Burns’
Originator
Bob Cole
Date of Origin
1976
Publication Date
1979
Place
Reseda, Ca.
Country
USA
Region
America
Plant Type
Rex Cultorum
Female Parent
B. ‘Big Boy’
ABS No
728
Publication Reference
ABS; Begonian 46:276. 1979.

Plant

Description
Rex with outstanding spiral based olive-green leaves with a red overlay on silver.; Begonia 'Jean Burns' No. 728 - (Begonia 'Big Boy' x unnamed B. rex cultivar) 'Jean Burns' Rex Cultorum group; rhizomatous. Spiraled leaves are dark olive-green with red overlay on silver areas, red edging, and a dark olive-green center, 40" x 5", with smooth surface and ciliate margin; 10-veined; petioles 4"-6"; stipules ~" x 0". The originator says this cultivar can be distinguished by its outstanding spiral and excellent color. Originated in 1976 by Bob Cole {address above}; no blooms to date. Registered Aug. 16, 1979.
Growth Type
Rhizomatous
Stem Type
Rhizome

Lineage

Parents

Female parent

Descendants

No recorded descendants.

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