Common Name | Begonia |
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Family | Begoniaceae |
Genus | Begonia |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Annual |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | -- |
Foliage Color | Green, Red |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
How Different? | Copper colored leaves with a ruffled and frilled edge. |
Landscape Value | Houseplant, shade garden or container, mixed container. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Annual |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 28" / 28" |
Soil (Garden) | Average porosity, organic soil. |
Water (Garden) | Average to high. Prefers humid conditions. |
Special Uses | Deep South |
Comments | Can be sold as a bedding plant in warm areas. Good container plant and mixer. |
Begonia ‘Madame Queen’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Stunning variety with large, glossy, copper-colored leaves, a ruffled and frilled edge, and a red reverse. Prominent light green veins radiate from the center of the leaves. Tall sprays of deep pink flowers. Vigorous grower. Upright rhizomatous type. Wonderful in containers.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 28″ / 28″
Exposure: Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | 1.2 – 2.4 |
pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | Sanitation of media and growing conditions is critical. Greenhouse production recommended for best environmental controls. Avoid use of overhead irrigation. Do not crowd plants as this can lead to more disease problems and stretched plants. Do not plant too deep. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |