Rex begonias can be grown in the Mid-America window garden in warm, humid conditions in filtered sunlight. They make the most brilliant and regal of foliage plants and should be known as the “King of the Begonias.” The conditions under which a plant is found growing in its native clime are indicative of the requirements … Read more
With its crisp petals of delicate texture and elegant form, one gorgeous flower, the tuberous begonia, brings half the color wheel to life in your garden. Any backyard gardener can grow these begonias, for they require only simple care. In our garden, for the little attention we give our plants, we are rewarded with exquisite … Read more
To enjoy a longer blooming season from his colorful, velvety tuberous begonias, a South Dakota gardener gives his tubers a boost by starting them indoors. By the time frost danger is past and it is safe to set them outdoors, the begonias have grown well. It is not unusual for some of them to be … Read more
A wealth of horticultural information makes the rounds in Round Robin letters every year. Even though begonia fans live in areas from coast to coast, in a variety of climates, certain cultural problems are Common to all. These notes, gleaned from Robin’s correspondence, are rich in helpful hints for all who grow begonias. Watering Problem … Read more
Getting off to a good start with tuberous-rooted begonias should present no problem to home gardeners and, in fact, even to beginners. Sometimes the tubers are slow in sprouting, but once the buds break, growth is rapid. Secure firm tubers from a reliable dealer and try several types to get acquainted with the wide variety … Read more
For air must circulate freely about them. A large 5-foot tray directly on the radiator itself supplements the water supply in the galvanized tray of the largest window. About seven gallons of water are absorbed by the air in the apartment every day. Check Atmosphere Moisture Amount Hygrometers or humidity gauges are used to check … Read more
Exotic in appearance and brilliant in color, these luscious flowers of summer, which have been vastly improved by hybridizers both here and abroad, are bringing new splendor to our gardens. All over America, they are grown by amateurs, whose results often challenge those of highly skilled professionals. New Praise on Begonias Because of their exquisite … Read more
I planted my first tuberous begonias right out in my flower border where they were at the mercy of rains and dampness. In the end, they rotted. The next season, I decided to plant them in pots so I could control the moisture. I designed these myself but any clay pot about 10” inches wide … Read more
It seems very odd that a class of plants such as the Begonias takes such varied growth forms. Plant explorers must have been greatly puzzled by these differences. They often brought them back to the botanists who identified them by their seed pods which constantly show the same similarities. Procumbent Begonias These Begonias with the … Read more
Choice winter fare from your greenhouse is the semi-tuberous begonia hybrids with glossy, round, scallop-edged leaves and bountiful blossoms, single or double, in all shades of red, pink, and white. Everybody knows and loves them — they’re one of our most popular winter gift plants, particularly the “Christmas begonia.” Many want to know exactly what … Read more