Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2008 | positive
B. 'Sophie Cecile' is a superba type cane begonia. Hybridized in 1961 by Kusler using B. aconitifolia X B. 'Lenore Olivier'
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'Sophie Cecile' is a shy bloomer but may be coaxed into blooming by providing more sun. Gradually acclimate her to more and more bright light or morning sun and she may reward you with her beautiful blooms.
This plant thrives here in Zone 9 with a little protection in a cold snap. My Sophias get morning sun and right now have big, beautiful c...Read Morelusters of flowers. They may need staking when they get taller, especially when laden with blooms. Very, very easy to propagate from cuttings.
I had this plant in the house, but I decided to put it out in the yard to see how it would handle. So far it has done real well. Of cou...Read Morerse I cannot say that it will handle the winter. It has not bloomed at all. It is well shaded and protected from the winds.
B. 'Sophie Cecile' is a superba type cane begonia. Hybridized in 1961 by Kusler using B. aconitifolia X B. 'Lenore Olivier'
...Read More
This plant thrives here in Zone 9 with a little protection in a cold snap. My Sophias get morning sun and right now have big, beautiful c...Read More
I had this plant in the house, but I decided to put it out in the yard to see how it would handle. So far it has done real well. Of cou...Read More