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 ...

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 ...

With more than 1,000 species in the Begoniaceae family and more than 10,000 registered hybrids, picking a favorite is difficult and it’s even harder to find the name of one you especially like.

We are thankfully at the point where "begonia" doesn't automatically mean bedding or tuberous varieties. And there's a good reason for that. Growers are trying to keep up with the demand for an ...

Audrey Temmer of Appleton is a fancier of fine foliage. One of her favorite foliage plants for containers that last well into fall are the amazing and varied rex begonias. One of the most spectacular ...

With over 1,800 species and hybrids, begonias are a staple plant in homes and gardens across the country. From the cane begonias with their delicate drooping blooms to the bold rex begonias with their ...

Begonias prized for their vibrantly coloured leaves, often arranged in dramatic patterns, are Rex begonias. They do flower, but the small pink or white blooms are barely noticeable. The plants have a ...

Every so often a new plant catches my eye, stopping me in my tracks at garden centers with their beauty. In truth, it happens more than I admit; like the dog distracted by squirrels, there are days ...

The Orange Satellite is among over 350 different species of Begonias at the Botanical Gardens in Fort Worth. There are also over 750 hybrids at the gardens. Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor I ...

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 ...

It’s a steamy, lightly shaded situation we’re not used to seeing in Southern California. Shade cloth strung from structure to structure, and plants packed more tightly on benches than even your ...