Begonia Hiemalis was once the darling of old-time estate gardeners, its culture a closely guarded greenhouse secret. Nov that we have discovered its simple requirements, we find it relatively easy to grow. We root plants from stem cuttings (instead of from leaves) in January or February. These are taken from top growth with about three … Read more
I grow Rex Begonias on my window sills, on stands, tables, and in my breezeway. At one time they were thought to be strictly for the greenhouse hobbyist. Such is not the case anymore! Basic Cultural House Plants Today anyone can have the basic cultural know-how to grow these most luxuriant and beautiful of house … Read more
Tuberous Begonias, also known as its botanical Name Begonia x tuberhybrida (bay-GO-nee-a tu-ber-HY-brid-a), are popular and beautiful summer flowering bulbs belonging to the genus Begonia and a member of the family Begoniaceae. They are a large and diverse group of hybrid Begonia species and cultivars, comprising 13 different types of tender, summer-flowering plants. The genus … Read more
Iron cross begonias are a type of begonia known for their distinctive leaves, which have a dark green center with lighter green or silver margins. The flowers of the iron cross begonia are usually white or pink. Iron cross begonias are native to Brazil. There are many different types of begonias, but the Iron Cross … Read more
Rex begonia plants are tropical plants known for their large, beautiful leaves. Originally from northern India, Vietnam, and China, Rex begonias were found in rocky valleys and slopes. While they are considered herbaceous perennials in tropical and subtropical locations (zones 10-12), they are usually grown as annuals in colder climates. Because they generally have a … Read more
If your window space is limited and you would like to grow more than two or three plants, try these beautiful little begonias in your window garden this winter. Their varied leaf forms and colors and dainty flowers will create new interest and give you much satisfaction. All of these begonias are rhizomatous – that … Read more
Every so often, growers herald a new begonia. Sometimes it comes from a distant land, but it is often a hybrid introduced by specialists. Few of us realize how much work and meticulous care is involved in its production. New Hampshire Hybrids “Semperflorens Begonias” Many begonia growers have heard of Professor W. D. Holley’s work … Read more
Tuberous begonias are the most glamorous and colorful of all plants suited for summer culture outdoors in the shade, and they are not difficult to grow. They are available in various forms, colors, and sizes of bloom. There are single- and double-flowered varieties that may be plain, crested, ruffled, or fringed. They have almost every … Read more
At the same time, hybridizers have been making tuberous begonias more adaptable to your garden, and they have brought new colors and shapes to the flowers. Such classic forms as that are mimicked by these spectacular begonias are the following: rose poppy carnation camellia gardenia daffodil At the 1939 World’s Fair in San Francisco, huge … Read more
Planting from seeds requires a greenhouse and is, quite honestly, a feat to be undertaken only by experienced green-thumbers. Learn how to grow them the easy way first – then graduate to planting from seed after you have gained some experience. In the greenhouse seed is sown in January so that there will be a … Read more