Begonia ‘Silver Spray’ (R)
Description:
Rex Begonia of Japanese origin. It was obtained by British collector Terry Tasker from his Japanese friend and hybridiser “Itsue”. The earliest firm dated record found is June 2009, when it was documented by a visitor to the National Collection of Shirley and Terry Tasker. Its breeding date, parentage and a more precise introduction date have not been established.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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