Begonia 'Fremantle'

Begonia 'Fremantle' is a striking Cane-Like hybrid from Australia. It is a cross of B. 'Fabulous Tom' and B. 'Orange Rubra'. The leaves are apple green and sprinkled with small silver spots. It has a wavy leaf margin. The flowers are peachy orange. They hang in medium sized clusters. It has a nice branching upright growth habit. (Lyla Kilpatrick, Western Australia, 1997) Care of Begonia 'Fremantle': Shade to partial sun, temp. 50 degrees, 15 to 18 inches tall, allow getting slightly dry between watering. Family: Begoniaceae This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.