B. ‘Maxine Wilson’

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.

• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rex Cultorum
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Kit Jeans
• Date of Origin: 1977