Begonia Freddie
Begonia Freddie was hybridized by Rudolph Ziesenhenne in Santa Barbara. It is noted for leaves that can get huge. They are glossy green on the top and red underneath. The pink flowers, while nice, are secondary. They are pale pink or near white on a stalk held above the foliage. Begonia Freddie makes a wonderful houseplant as well as outdoor shade plant where the weather conditions are mild. Rudy suggested that they be grown on a mixture of oak leaf mold and washed sand. Looking at his plants it can't be bad advice.
Flowers and foliage of Begonia Freddie. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Other plants from the Begonia Genus featured on this site:
Begonia acutifolia
Begonia echinosephala
Begonia Irene Nuss
Begonia luxurians
Begonia Marmaduke
Begonia Paul Hernandez
Begonia Ramirez
Begonia richmondensis
Begonia Santa Cruz Sunset