My Selph-ishness

 

b. 'Selph's Mahogany' blooms in early spring. A very fine erect rhizomatous begonia with a lot of character (pic from a few years back.. but I still have some Selph on the terrace-- looking forward to its flowering).

 and a little off topic..

Getting close to the Winter Solstice, happy holidays! (Fairchild Botanic Garden)