The first begonia of this type! The vigorous, arching stems become smothered in exceptionally large single flowers, in shades of red, rose, white & orange, throughout the season. Weather tolerant. Height 30cm (12) This species is of special historical interest to gardeners. Originating in Bolivia & Argentina, it is one of the species used by John Seden, in the 19th century, in the production of the first hybrid tuberous begonia raised in Engl&.