Tuberous Begonias

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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