Cultivar
B. ‘Semperflorens Gigantea Rosea’
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Identity
- Genus
- Begonia
- Name
- B. ‘Semperflorens Gigantea Rosea’
- Plant Type
- Semperflorens
- Article References
- Garden and forest, v. 6, (1893); The Gardeners' Chronicle, ser. 3, v. 67, 1920
Plant
- Description
- Garden and forest, v. 6, (1893) B. semperflorens gigantea, var. carnea and var. rosea, both have flowers in large racemes of various shades of red. The foliage is gross, and the plants are not especially desirable in small places, though valuable in large houses, where bold effects are desired. ; The Gardeners' Chronicle, ser. 3, v. 67, 1920 - B. semperflorens gigantea: A very desirable Begonia, which I did not see mentioned in Mr. Heal’s admirable article on “Winter Flowering Begonias” (See p. 43). It does not bloom so early in the season as the different hybrids of B. socotrana, but, may be had in flower during the early months of the year, and will furnish a succession of bloom for a long time. As is well known. B. semperflorens is an exceedingly variable species, for the several forms differ widely from each other in habit, color of the flowers, and other particulars. The one named ‘gigantea’ is of hybrid origin, and was obtained by the intercrossing of B. semperflorens with the Mexican B. lynchiana. which was, when first introduced, known as B. Roezlii. This last is a tall, sparsely-branched species, with brightly-colored blossoms. The ‘gigantea’ section, for there are two or three of this class which do not differ markedly from each other, was raised by M. Lemoine, of Nancy. It is by no means a novelty, but is well worth more attention than is usually bestowed upon it. Cuttings are very easily rooted, and soon grow to flowering size. Effective specimens may be grown in pots from 5 – 7 in. in diameter. They must not be stopped too freely when young in order to induce a bushy habit of growth, as the weighty clusters of deep rose pink blossoms are seen at their best on stout, vigorous shoots. When the pots are well furnished with roots the flowering season is greatly prolonged by watering the plants frequently with liquid manure or some other stimulant. – W. T.
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