Begonia plant named `Lisa`

Abstract

A new and distinctive cultivar of begonia plant named Lisa characterized in that it is a rather high, medium broad and medium branching mutation of the cultivar Pia Elise with large double light red flowers which do not significantly fade under abnormal conditions, the flower color pleasantly contrasting with dark green foliage, a vigorous growth habit, and by its ease of manipulation for year around flower production especially well suited for larger containers and hanging baskets for interior decoration.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named Lisa, as shown and described, comprising a flower color mutation of the cultivar Pia Elise, and particularly characterized by its large double light red flowers, which do not significantly fade under abnormal conditions, with the flower color pleasantly contrasting with the dark green foliage, vigorous growth habit and by its ease of manipulation for year around flower production, especially for larger containers and hanging baskets for interior decorating.