Seems accurate! One thing I did notice when looking at pictures of other Sophie Cecile is that they look like their canes spread out more, whereas on mine they're all coming from the same point. Is this just a matter of how it's pruned, or taking time to offset, or something?

I think there is some controversy over Frosty. I believe I read somewhere that a grower/vendor renamed Don Miller to Frosty (maybe better selling with a new name).

Hi Russ and All, Russ, you mentioned that it appears my Messaging is not turned on? Houzz has become so flaky and quirky! From what I can see, it's turned on: And here's what I see when I preview my profile - it looks like the Messaging button should be there for you: You also mentioned that your Messaging is turned on, but here's what I see when I look at your profile. Messaging is not available, at least not for me: Regardless of the above, I emailed you Greg Sytch's 2017 email. Hope it is helpful. You may wish to delete your post above containing your email address. Carol

Edie, There are a lot of hybrids with maculata in their genes. My own hybrid I feel is easier care than maculata but is still prone to mildew. One that is a beauty but still a hard one to grow indoors is Flamingo Queen (it has maculata in it).. Sophie, Irene, Lana, Silver Mist are a lot less fussy than maculata. Comte de Lesseps is an easy grower with red flowers. If you lived in a tropical zone you could probably grow maculata without much ado but when the weather starts to cool, you better start prepping for mildew attacks. I don't recall the name of this one (a cutting from FWBG) but so easy to grow. It is growing in a pan with other begonias for years now. The white bloomer is my own seed grown begonias from maculata. a variety of canes makes a nice contrast in size, shape, patterns, and color Don't get hung up on one begonia as there are many to choose from that may fit your personality a lot better than maculata.