When you picture a begonia, you probably imagine the pink or red perennial that blooms in flower boxes and on suburban lawns. However, there are actually more than 2,000 types of begonias, and many of ...

The genus Begonia includes more than 1,300 species and countless hybrids which are broken into several classes according to their appearance and cultural requirements. However, many begonias are ...

We will likely get even more rain this summer. It might be time to think about adding plants that can tolerate moist feet. Begonias are a good candidate. Many species will do well in Kona gardens. The ...

Rex begonias are known for their beautiful foliage. There are more than 1,300 types of begonias. Several are popular outdoor garden and container plants. However, many begonias are famous only for ...

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The 1,800-plus species and hybrids of the begonia family (Begoniaceae) give gardeners a wide selection of flower colors, leaf styles, and growth patterns. Begonias love humid habitats that offer some ...

Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

Jill Maybry demonstrates how to propagate various types of begonias. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Memphis Botanic Garden Horticulturalist Jill Maybry demonstrates the ...

Now that the colder weather has arrived, it's important to start preparing your plants for the seasons ahead. Your begonias, no matter which type you have, will certainly need a helping hand. Although ...

There are more than 1,300 types of begonias. Several are popular outdoor garden and container plants. However, many begonias are famous only for their foliage; these are rex begonias. Rex begonias ...