Distinct variety of begonia plant named Aprigold

Abstract

The new cultivar is generally characterized by its short compact form and extensive basal branching. Plant growth is vigorous. Flowers are brightly colored and clean in appearance. The plant is highly floriferous and the entire plant becomes covered with bloom. The new cultivar has a contrasting appearance from the dark foliage to the brightly colored orange hue with soft yellow-gold overtones of the bloom.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of begonia characterized by short compact form and extensive basal branching, vigorous plant growth and floriferousness and a contrasting orange hue with soft yellow-gold overtones bloom to the dark green foliage as herein shown and described.