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 ...

Its name is “Rex” begonia, and as far as I’m concerned it’s the king of the Plant Kingdom when it comes to stunning foliage. I’ve been fascinated by this plant since I was probably 8 or 9 years old.

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 ...

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 ...

Key Points Begonias may not bloom for a variety of reasons, often linked to some form of stress. Proper watering, light, and ...

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Add effortless color and attract pollinators to your garden with timeless, varied, easy-to-please begonia flowers. Begonia flowers may not be as celebrated as roses or peonies, but the classic annuals ...

A veil of a mystery surrounds one of the most popular and diverse ornamental plants — begonias. Experts have been unable to pinpoint exactly where they originated, according to the National Garden ...

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 ...