Irish Gardening, p. 188-189 (1906)

Begonia Ideala

Begonia socotrana has been extensively used in crossing with the tuberous begonias, Messrs. Veitch being the first to effect a crossing. Begonia "Ideala" was raised by them; it is a beautiful carmine pink. It begins to come into flower towards the end of September, the period of bloom lasting about six weeks, not, therefore, so long as is the case with Gloire de Lorraine. Other varieties of good colour are "John Heal," "Mrs. Heal," "Julius," and "Success."

Revue horticole 78:131 (1906) Fig. 63.—Begonia Ideala Hybride de B. socotrana x B. erecta