Begonia ‘Dreams® Garden Macarouge’ – Macarouge Begonia

A true star of the shade garden, Begonia ‘Dreams® Garden Macarouge’ deploys a striking chromatic energy with its deep scarlet-red double flowers. This vigorous variety energizes dark corners of your landscape, offering a sharp contrast between its dark foliage and generous blooming. It stands out as a must-have choice for those seeking consistent floral performance and a strong architectural presence in both containers and garden beds.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Features large, fleshy, asymmetrical leaves in a rich forest green that highlight the intensity of the blooms.
• Flowering : Produces impressive, fully double flowers in a vivid, saturated red, reminiscent of camellias.
• Light : Thrives primarily in shade or partial shade. Avoid scorching afternoon sun.
• Habit : Mounded, upright, and well-branched habit, providing a dense and compact structure.
• Growth : Fast-growing, reaching a height and spread of approximately 30 to 45 cm.
• Soil : Prefers a soil rich in organic matter, lightweight, and above all, well-drained.
• Temperature : Annual in Quebec (Zone 10-11). Frost sensitive.
• Hardiness : Good resistance to heat and humidity, with low susceptibility to fungal diseases if drainage is adequate.

Use

• Types of Use : Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes, or as a focal point in a container on a shaded patio. Excellent performance in woodland garden beds.
• Decorative Advantages : Provides a brilliant splash of color and rich texture to areas where few plants bloom.

Maintenance

• Watering : Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Let the surface dry slightly between waterings.
• Fertilization : Apply a balanced fertilizer for flowering plants every two weeks to support continuous bloom production.
• Pruning : Deadhead regularly to encourage new buds and maintain a clean appearance.
• Planting : Transplant outdoors only when all risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up.
• Winter Protection : Annual plant; does not survive Quebec winters. To overwinter, bring tubers indoors in the fall before the first frost.