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What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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Posted by love_the_yard z9A Jax FL (My Page) on Sat, Mar 19, 11 at 11:56
| Ok, I have become obsessed with finding this very large, white cane begonia. I first saw it on an Australian garden blog (see link below). I have been unable to find it in the U.S. I have tried Begonia Society websites, begonia specialty nurseries and eBay - all with no luck. Asking the blogger for a cutting is impractical because he is in Sydney, Australia.
I would really like to know the name of it - more than the name 'Begonia coccinea', which is also used to refer to many pink varieties.
Note that this begonia has no white spots on the leaves.
Do you know the name of this begonia? And even better, do you know anyone who has a cutting they would swap for the pink variety, which I have?
Thanks!
Carol
Jacksonville, Florida |
Here is a link that might be useful: Photos of Large, White Cane Begonia
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RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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| You are not alone in your lust for this begonia, Carol. I stumbled across this blog recently and quickly became obsessed, as well. I'm fairly new to begonias...only off and on in the last ten years or so...so I'm thrown by the 'coccinea', which means red/pink. Lots of begonias have that tag stuck in their pots, but that doesn't mean they're B. coccinea. I ordered a couple of B. undulata plants from Kartuz, thinking it might be that one. If anyone else has this one, I'm in the market, too. You can't send plants through the mail from one country to another, and if customs finds them in your luggage or whatever, they confiscate and destroy them. judy south of you |
RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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In the recent post 'What happened to Antonelli Bros?' woebegonia clues us in to pedrickscorner.com.
This is a very interesting sight. I am getting beyond novice into wanting more interesting plants. Hanging baskets started me off growing fuchsia and begonias. I am to the point that local vender and big box stores don't have anything that excites me. This sight is run by a collector. He might be able to identify the begonia you are looking for. He is not selling the begonias, this area is not developed? I would not hesitate to inquire about any fuchsia or begonia. This is a lover of plants. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Michael Breneman
RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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| I know it's a bit late to be responding to this, but it looks like a white coccinea to me. I've seen coccineas in red, pink and white. I don't know why the white one is also called coccinea, but it is! |
RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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| Well, if anyone's still interested, my B.undulata is about three feet tall and blooming. It is definitely NOT the one in the picture. As a matter of fact, it's my least favorite begonia. The B. coccinea 'alba' that I ordered from Gardino's nursery is also growing and blooming and it definitely DOES look the same...or close enough for me. |
RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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| Judy, thank you so much for the follow up! If you get some time, please post photos of your B. coccinea 'alba'. Thanks again - much appreciated! Carol |
RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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| That begonia is 'Mrs Hashimoto', a rather old hybrid created about 40 years ago. It is uncommon. I used to grow it until the hurricanes of '04 drastically reduced my shade and begonias! There is a begonia I sell called 'Denno's White' created here in Tampa Bay that is similar. Check out eBay and see if they have any similar varieties listed. Greg |
RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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| I have discovered that this begonia is rather common in Australia but rather uncommon in the United States. Believe me, searching eBay was begun in the early steps of searching. No one there has it. I've consulted experts in the U.S. - some from the Society, some from major begonia websites. As of today, this is a Down-Under begonia and it has not reached the U.S shores - yet. I am convinced that growers/sellers monitor all of the GardenWeb forums to see what folks are looking for and this one will eventually reach us. In no less than five years, I bet I'll be able to find it in any good nursery. Carol |
RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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| Greg: I would love to buy one of your Denno's White begonias. I think we're friends on FB, so let me know, PLEASE. Glad to see you're reading this forum because I want to tell you how gorgeous the begonias are at the Albin Polasek gardens. As I recall, from reading The Begonian, you had a hand in designing and planting the begonia beds. My daughter and I were there last week and were blown away by their beauty. What a *gem* that little museum and garden is! |
RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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| Carol--Did you receive the pictures of my B. undulata that I sent by e-mail? Feel free to post them in the "gallery." I'd do it myself if I knew how. |
RE: What is the name of this large, WHITE cane begonia
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| Here are photos of Judy's Begonia undulata. I agree with Judy - both the flowers as well as the edges of the leaves are tinged with pink. The pedicels are also pink. The elusive begonia in the blog has pure white flowers and mostly white pedicels (link below). I'm hoping Judy will also send me photos of her Begonia coccinea 'alba'. If I get them, I will post them with her permission. 
Judy's Begonia undulata
Judy's Begonia undulata
Carol |
Here is a link that might be useful: Photos of Large, White Cane Begonia
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