| Originator: | Patrick J. Worley |
| Date of Origin: | 1981 |
| Plant Types: | Cane Stem |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Variegated |
| Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Cuttings: Leaf Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| tabbycat | On March 10, 2024 | Miscellaneous Event Put it & all house plant begonias out on back porch under cover to get nice morning sun. |
| tabbycat | On July 25, 2020 | Cuttings took Water roots on all 3 so potted in moist soil. |
| tabbycat | On July 13, 2020 | Cuttings stuck He sent 2 fresh cuttings & I put in water to root. plus sent 1 cutting of a pink flowering one. |
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