Begonia manicata Brongn.
Frost-tender, erect, rhizomatous begonia with medium, toothed, smooth, fresh green leaves with paler veins, red beneath, a collar of red bristles topping the leaf stem, and soft pink flowers in loose panicles held above the leaves, in winter and spring. A number of cultivars are available. To 60cm. [RHSE, Hortus, Krempin].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘A very profuse flowering species, growing 2 or 3 feet high, with fine broad shining foliage. The flowers are borne in rather diffuse panicles, and are of a pale pink hue, with a deeper tint at the margin of the petals.’ The plants were seen at Knight’s and Loddiges’ nurseries. [MB p.45/1844]. ‘Remarkable for the depressed crimson scales, which are suspended from the veins beneath [the leaves], increasing in size and number towards the footstalk, and forming a ruff where they unite. Flowers pink, in loose panicles rising about a foot above the leaves.’ [FC p.267/1846]. According to Krempin introduced to Britain in 1842.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.21/1850].
Notes
Published Jun 20, 2009 - 02:47 PM | Last updated Jul 14, 2010 - 04:55 PM
Begonia manicata Brongn. | Camden Park | Colin Mills
| Family | Begoniaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Mexico |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Begonia manicata |
| Confidence level | high |