<i>Begonia </i>plant named ‘EC-BEGO-1901’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia masoniana plant named EC-BEGO-1901 is disclosed, characterized by a unique, striking brown leaf rim against bright green leaves with a distinct puckered upper surface. The color pattern of the leaf also includes a unique brown palmate center patch. The new variety is a Begonia, and is normally used as an ornamental garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named EC-BEGO-1901 as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of EC-BEGO-1901 grown in a greenhouse. The plant is approximately 30 weeks of age in a 25 cm pot.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a close up of the foliage. The photograph was taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(3) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 2015 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe 30-week-old EC-BEGO-1901 plants grown in September in a greenhouse in Sappemeer, The Netherlands. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Begonia masoniana EC-BEGO-1901. Age of plant described: Approximately 30 weeks. Container size: 11 cm.

PROPAGATION

(4) Type of propagation typically used: Leaf cuttings. Time to develop roots: About 15 days at approximately 21 C. in Summer. Time to develop a rooted liner: About 70 days at approximately 21 C. in Summer. Root description: Herbaceous, fine, moderately dense, freely branching. Brown in color, not accurately measured with RHS chart.

PLANT

(5) Plant type: Perennial potted plant. Growthh habit: Broad spreading upright. Height: 15.5 cm. Plant spread: 26.2 cm. Growth rate: Low. Plant vigor: Moderate. Branching characteristics: No branches; leaves grow directly from base.

FOLIAGE

(6) Arrangement.Alternate, single, growing directly from roots. Average length.Approximately 11.5 cm. Average width.Approximately 8.3 cm. Shape of blade.Broad ovate. Apex.Long apiculate. Base.Oblique, lobes separate to somewhat touching. Margin.Irregular shallow crenate, finely undulate, densely covered with short strigose hairs, average length 1.0 mm, colored RHS Greyed-Purple 185D. Texture of top surface.Strongly rugose and pubescent. Densely covered with short strigose hairs, average length 1.75 mm, colored RHS Greyed-Purple 185D. Texture of bottom surface.Pubescent. Densely covered with short strigose hairs, average length 0.75 mm, colored RHS Greyed-Yellow 161D. Rugosity.Upper side: Strongly rugose. Under side: Slightly rugose. Luster.Upper side: Glossy. Under side: Matte. Color.Young foliage upper side: RHS Yellow-Green 144A, margined Brown 200C to 200D, area around main veins and secondary veins in the center of the leaf Greyed-Purple 187A to Brown 200B. Young foliage under side: RHS Yellow-Green 148B to 148C, margined Greyed-Purple 183A to Brown 200B, area around main veins and secondary veins in the center of the leaf Greyed-Purple 187A. Mature foliage upper side: RHS Green to Yellow-Green; in between 143A and 146A but darker, margined Brown 200A to 200B, area around main veins and secondary veins in the center of the leaf Brown 200A. Mature foliage under side: RHS Yellow-Green 146B to 146C, margined Brown 200B to 200C, area around main veins and secondary veins in the center of the leaf Greyed-Orange 176B. Venation.Type: Laciniate. Venation color upper side: Slightly darker than RHS Yellow-Green 148A. Venation color under side: RHS Yellow-Green N148A. Petiole.Length: Approximately 10.5 cm. Diameter: Approximately 4 mm. Color: Upper side: RHS Grey-Brown N199B. Under side: RHS Grey-Brown N199B to Brown 200D. Texture: Densely pubescent with short hairs, average length 3.0 mm, colored RHS Greyed-Green 196D. Luster: Moderately glossy. Strength: Low.

FLOWER

(7) Not observed to date.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(8) Not observed to date.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(9) Seeds and fruits: Not observed to date. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to diseases or pests of Begonia has been observed in this variety. Temperature tolerance: The new variety tolerates temperatures from approximately 5 to 35 C. Other features: Excellent weather tolerance.