Searching For 'Rose Bud Begonia'

16 years ago

I have had (operative word being had) a begonia that my grandmother called a Rose Bud Begonia. It is not tuberous, it is a rooted begonia that can be easily started from "slips". I have shared this plant many times over many years and it thrived until it suddenly slumped and died this winter. I can't find anything close to it and nobody recognizes the name Rose Bud Begonia. It is rooted, wax leafed (green that turns bronze red when set outside in summer) with multitudes of flowers that are nearly pure white in winter and turn to a candy pink in summer while outside. The flowers are so double/triple that they are nearly round like a pom-pom. I have no pictures and really, really want another plant. Does anybody know what I am describing?? The real name for it??? Where I can buy seed or a plant??

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

JAN

Comments (5)

hc mcdole
16 years ago
Jan,

I don't know about Rosebud, but I have Lady Frances (pink), Lady Carol(red), and Apple Blossom (green leaf) double blooming wax begonias.

Here is a picture of all 3 in the same pot. Is it anything like one of these?

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mallowmallow
16 years ago
ohh i have been looking for these also and where does one find them please?
theyre lovely and thanks for posting the pictures

pam
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hc mcdole
16 years ago
I found mine at our local nursery. You might check with Logees and Kartuz. eBay might have some for auction from time to time.
granysgirl
16 years ago
I think I have what you are looking for. I too got mine from my great grandmother in the 70's. I have rooted a number of plants this summer and would gladly share with you if I could. I have not seen another any where. I do not know the real name.
beetle_2007
16 years ago
My Dad found this little beauty in a local garden shop. If any one finds the name...sure like to know too lol! [is this the same as yours jan?]
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