10 Beautiful Begonias
Try these stunning begonia varieties in shady corners or hanging baskets.
Illumination Apricot begonia
(Begonia tuberhybrida pendula)
These stunning blooms do best in cool climates and thrive with filtered shade and morning sun.
Tuberous begonia
(Begonia tuberhybrida)
These colorful plants enjoy frost-free locations and welcome bright light with little to no direct sun.
Rex begonia
(Begonia rex-cultorum)
It’s easy to see why these multi-colored begonias are known as the most striking of all the foliage varieties. Yet before planting, know that these flowers need high humidity to reach their full potential.
Sun begonia
(Begonia ‘Richmondensis’)
Baring a succulent-like texture, this shrubby plant has glossy leaves and salmon-pink flowers that bloom throughout the year in frost-free spaces.
Roger Reynolds begonia
(Fibrous begonia ‘Roger Reynolds’)
A popular, low-maintenance container plant, its green, bronze, or variegated leaves grow with ease.
Illumination Salmon Pink begonia
(Begonia tuberhybrida pendula)
Also fitting for hanging baskets, this begonia offers large, coral-colored flowers that liven up a garden’s darkest corners.
Escargot begonia
(Begonia rex hybrid)
A heat and humidity lover, this plant forms dense clumps and also works well as an indoor plant on a pebble tray with bi-weekly watering.
Fuchsia Flowered begonia
(Begonia foliosa var. miniata)
This shrubby begonia bares beautiful fuchsia-like flowers that grow well in the shade.
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