Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
Family
Begoniaceae
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Madame Queen'
Plant Common Name
Begonia, Madame Queen Begonia
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Madame Queen begonia dazzles with large, coppery-green leaves with ornately ruffled edges and tall sprays of deep pink flower in late winter. This tender herbaceous perennial is the result of a hybrid cross and grows from a prostrate stem called a rhizome. New leaves emerge very red and mature to a dark green with coppery blushing. The upright leaf stems are a bold green-yellow, as are the veins in each leaf blade. The leaf edges are intricately ruffled and often reveal glimpses of the rusty red leaf undersides. Very early spring finds tall branched stems of deep pink flowers reaching above the foliage.
Plant 'Madame Queen' in a moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil in bright shade. Making a wonderful houseplant, ensure it has high humidity to prevent leaf browning, and also make sure the soil is never soggy. Outdoors it can be grown as a seasonal bedding annual in shade or in a container. In tropical regions, 'Madame Queen' is a magificent shade groundcover or as an accent planted among bromeliads and ferns.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 15
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height
18"-22" / 45.7cm - 55.9cm
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Width
25"-30" / 63.5cm - 76.2cm
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
