Begonia plant

Abstract

A novel begonia of the elatior type having glowing red tepals and dark green, heavy-textured leaves.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of begonia plant known by the cultivar name Flambeau and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of bright red flower color, dark green foliage having thick blades and heavy texture; consistent propagation by leaf cuttings; relatively large flower size and tepal quantity with the tepal edges being ruffled; vigorous and upright growth habit, and by its resistance to powdery mildew.