Cultivar
B. ‘Vernon’
Photos
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Identity
- Genus
- Begonia
- Name
- B. ‘Vernon’
- Originator
- Vernon
- Date of Origin
- 1890
- Publication Date
- 1891
- Place
- France
- Country
- France
- Region
- Europe
- Plant Type
- Semperflorens
- Synonyms and Comments
- Probably from a B. ‘Calla Lily’ variegated parent;
- Publication Reference
- AMF; WBHC-WW;
- Article References
- Revue Horticole, Anne (1890); Revue Horticole, Anne 1913;
Plant
- Description
- Revue Horticole, Anne (1890) A very red Begonia semperflorens: As we had expected in 1881, when we found the Begonia semperflorens rose, this plant has undergone a new modification and produce a variety of a color much more intense, also remarkable by its foliage only by its blooming. This novelty was obtained by Mr. Vernon, Gardener at Blois, who presented a specimen last July at one of the sessions of the Horticultural Society. A premium of 1st class has been awarded to the breeder for this new and remarkable Begonia, which is undoubtedly one of the most interesting novelties that has appeared for several years. We know how much the Begonia semperflorens are precious from the point of view of the ornamentation of gardens; this newcomer, who will be a horticultural sensation, will soon be contributing, to a large extent, to the decoration of the clumps and borders, from July to the first frosts. Its flowers, very numerous, are of a much darker red than the pink Begonia semperflorens; the bright yellow stamens of the male flowers still bear this color; its stiff foliage, varnished, of a frank green, largely margin of a dark bronze hue, gives it a very particular aspect, of a great decorative effect. If we add that it is not more rustic, and as beautiful in the shade than in the sun, that it reproduces perfectly from seed, we will see that we will not exaggerate by affirming that we will find soon Begonia in all gardens, either alone or in contrast with other plants. We will come back to this plant; but we can now inform lovers of good novelties that they can obtain seeds from MM. Vilmorin-Andrieux and Co., who bought the entire crop from the breeder; Revue Horticole, Anne 1913 Begonia semperflorens varieties: There are many varieties that lend themselves admirably to various tonalities compositions throughout the summer season. In order to avoid too much enumeration, we will only mention the elite varieties that are very recommendable. Vernon - purple foliage, intense red flowers. Blanc - B. s. compact dwarf, white, pink and fiery red. Nain Compact Bijou [Jewel compact dwarf] - forming a small ball covered with flowers of a beautiful bright red for the formation of beautiful borders. Magnifica - dark red foliage and intense scarlet red flowers, the most beautiful effect in full sun. Gracilis Gloire of Louveciennes - Abundant flowers, soft pink, contrasting with the brilliant green of the foliage. Lumineux [Bright] - bright red scarlet flowers. Varieties with white flowers, red rose and salmon red, beautiful new colors of an eff and particular. Primadonna - has big pink flower. New variety has larger flowers than in other colors. Erfordia red - one of the most beautiful Begonias for massive. Erfordia grandifiora superba - improved. Good vigor, this variety forms compact tufts 30 centimeters high, with shiny dark green foliage on which stand out the bright pink flowers, very large, carried well above the plant by numerous stems. Red Lubeca - bronze foliage, very floriferous plant with large brilliant carmine red flowers, compact vigorous growth, resists well in the sun. Wurtembergia - vigorous plant, 35 cm. tall, dark green foliage. The flowers, well detached above the foliage, are very large and richly colored with crimson carmine red, hue on which contrast many gold-yellow stamens. Abundant and sustained flowering, superb plant for the ornamentation of the massifs. All the above varieties are most decorative for the summer decoration of the gardens, thanks to their hardiness, their prolonged flowering, the brilliant colors contrasting elegantly on their brilliant foliage, varying from light green to dark metallic green or to brownish red. The Begonia semperflorens are sown from February-March on warm layers in terrines of sandy heather, well drained, avoiding any excess of moisture. We transplant in terrines, placed on layers; when the plants are strong enough, they are transplanted on a layer in the ground, of light consistency, sandy. By this process, well established plants, set up at the beginning of June, will bloom abundantly until frost, half shade or full sun, in light humus soil. - Numa Schneider.
Lineage
Parents
No parentage recorded.
Probably from a B. ‘Calla Lily’ variegated parent;
Descendants
No recorded descendants.
Culture
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