Cultivar

B. ‘Maxine Wilson’

Photos

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Genus: Begonia
Name: B. ‘Maxine Wilson’
Originator: Kit Jeans
Date of Origin: 1977
Publication Date: 1979
Place: Johnsonville
Country: USA
Region: America
Plant Type: Rex Cultorum
Female Parent: B. ‘Venetian Red’
Male Parent: B. listada
Synonyms and Comments: Female parent cited as a seedling of;
ABS No: 719
Publication Reference: ABS; Begonian 46:217. 1979; B86 d017; The Begonian, Sep 1979;
Photo References: The Begonian, Sep 1979;

Description: As leaves mature, the pink to dark-red shades develop, margin ruffles deepen, sinus curls become more prominent, and leaves take on a smoky haze, making this a striking begonia.; B. 'Maxine Wilson’ No. 719-Begonia (B. 'Venetian Red' seedling x B. listida hort.) 'Maxine Wilson’ Rex Cultorum group; rhizomatous. Leaves are shades of red overlaid with a smoky cast, ovate, 5" X 8", with a double sinus curl at the base, a ruffled and slightly ciliate margin, and a velvety surface; 7- to 8-veined, petioles red, hairy; stipules red, chartaceous. Flowers are two-toned pink, of typical B. rex form 1-1 ½”, with 4 male and 5 female tepals, in winter and early spring. Shades of green on young leaves show the color influence of the male parent. As leaves mature, the pink to dark red shades develop, margin ruffles deepen, sinus curls become more prominent, and leaves take on a smoky haze, creating a distinct begonia. Originated in 1977 by Kit Jeans (address above); first blossomed in 1979. Registered July 14, 1979.
Stem Type: Rhizome