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, Yellow |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Mounding |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
How Different? | Unique coloring. |
Landscape Value | Container or bedding outside, houseplant, or greenhouse plant. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 14" / 12" / 16" |
Soil (Garden) | Well-drained humus-rich, neutral or acid soil (clay, loamy, or sandy). |
Water (Garden) | Average. Does not tolerate water logging. |
Special Uses | Award Winners, Deep South |
Comments | RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit) |
Begonia ‘Marmaduke’
*** 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. |
Maple shaped leaves have red splashing over a yellow-green background on this big Begonia. A wonderful summer annual or house plant. Tall white flower spikes add a great bonus in winter. The Royal Horticultural Society was so impressed in this plant's strength and stature, that they gave it an Award of Garden Merit (AGM)! Easy and fast.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 14″ / 12″ / 16″
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 |