Freud Angel Wing Begonia
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$40.00
$40.00
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Ann Betz, LCSW, a long-time former board member, is hosting an ongoing fundraiser to support the work of the Rochester Area Group Psychotherapy Society. She purchased a cutting, just one leaf + stem, which had not rooted yet, from the Freud museum in London in November, 2019 for 40 pounds. The museum staff told her that she was the first visitor to attempt to bring a cutting back to the United States. The plant is easy to care for and propagate. She has been rooting cuttings and sharing them ever since and had the idea that the cuttings would be a good way to raise money for RAGPS. They make wonderful gifts for mental health professionals or anyone interested in having a plant that once lived with Sigmund and Anna Freud.
https://www.freud.org.uk/
From Wikipedia: “Angel wing begonias are hybrid cane Begonias which resulted from a cross between Begonia aconitifolia and B. coccinea. The hybridization was made by California plant breeder Eva Kenworthy Gray in 1926.[3] The name derives from their pointed leaves.[1] The flowers are edible, with a sweet tart taste.”
Most of the plants in the home were owned and taken care of by Anna Freud. The begonia is in the entry foyer, easily seen by patrons of the museum. The newspaper clipping tells the story.
Purchase of a rooted stem with leaves will contribute to the operation of RAGPS. Local pick up in Rochester can be arranged at no cost. Cuttings can be shipped by two day Priority Mail for $15. Included with the cutting will be printed care instructions and photos, and instructions will be sent by email as well. Cuttings will be sold as they are ready. Pot not included.
https://www.freud.org.uk/
From Wikipedia: “Angel wing begonias are hybrid cane Begonias which resulted from a cross between Begonia aconitifolia and B. coccinea. The hybridization was made by California plant breeder Eva Kenworthy Gray in 1926.[3] The name derives from their pointed leaves.[1] The flowers are edible, with a sweet tart taste.”
Most of the plants in the home were owned and taken care of by Anna Freud. The begonia is in the entry foyer, easily seen by patrons of the museum. The newspaper clipping tells the story.
Purchase of a rooted stem with leaves will contribute to the operation of RAGPS. Local pick up in Rochester can be arranged at no cost. Cuttings can be shipped by two day Priority Mail for $15. Included with the cutting will be printed care instructions and photos, and instructions will be sent by email as well. Cuttings will be sold as they are ready. Pot not included.