| Originator: | Belva Nelson Kusler |
| Date of Origin: | 1961 |
| Plant Types: | Cane Stem – Superba |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1 - 2 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Palmately 7 to 9 lobed, upper surface dark green with silvery splotches, bright red reverse. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Parentage: | Lenore Olivier x Begonia aconitifolia |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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