The different groups of begonias have different cultural requirements but most species come from tropical regions and therefore they and their hybrids require warm temperatures. Most are forest understory plants and require shade; few will tolerate full sun, especially in warmer climates. In general, begonias require a well-drained growing medium that is neither constantly wet nor allowed to dry out completely
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Plug is 3" to 5" tall or 1" dia. |
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Begonia 'Art Hodes'
Rough, bumpy, giant grape-shaped leaves are bronze with dark green to purplish veins running from the center to the edges. A red underside to the leaf and small white flowers add to the beauty. Similar to Begonia 'Pigskin'. Height 12-18" |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia 'Beefsteak'
A continuous bloomer, this greenish-brown leaf begonia has a reddish undersid and each leaf has its own unique round shape
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia bippinatifida
Dark green finely disected leaves with a black underside that resembles a fern frond and occasional small pink flowers hover above.Different from any other begonias. |
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Zone10 |
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Begonia 'Black Fancy'
Beautifully scalloped leaves that begin iwth green spots and mature to black. Hosta small insignificant pink flowers. |
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Zone10 |
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Begonia 'Black Velvet'
A compact Begonia with leaves that are star-shaped, very dark red, almost black in bright light, and looks like velvet. Dark pink blooms winter and spring. |
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Zone10 |
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Begonia 'Cowardly Lion'
An array of green, yellow, orange and red made up this rex begonia. The color is a reminder of the fur of the cowardly lion in the Wizard of Oz. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia 'Fascinating Rhythm'
This miniature begonia has yellow-brown serrated leaves with dark green veins and a red underside. Perfect for a four inch pot. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia 'Gloziovii Soli Mutata'
Dark green-brown textured leaves with lighter green veins running from the center to the edges. A beautiful red underside shows around the top edges. |
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9 |
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Begonia 'Bandit'
Large, glossy, palmate burgundy leaves on sturdy upright plant. This vigorous rhizometous begonia has green buds that bloom pink. Medium growth rate |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia 'Immense'
A medium begonia with wrinkled, bright green leaves and serrated edges. |
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9 |
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Begonia 'Joe Hayden'
Dramatic, dark, star-shaped leaves with burgandy undersides topped by light pink flowers. Rhizomatous, mounding habit. Producing blooms in the spring. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia 'Lime Swirl'
A beauty with bright green that fades to deep green double spiral leaves with small pink flowers. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia 'Little Darling'
This mounding begonia has tiny black leaves with green flecks and a red underside. Small pinkish white flowers add to its beauty. |
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Zone10 |
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Begonia 'Marmaduke'
This large maple shape leaf is burgundy with neon yellow blotches. Every leaf is unique and different. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia masoniana 'Iron Cross'
Lime green leaf marked by a dark cross pattern in the center. Heavily textured leaf with the marking makes it very attractive. Flowers in the spring with small clusters of pink flowers high above the campy. Grows up to 18 inches tall. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia odorata 'Alba'
White fragrant flowers sit atop shiney, glossy green foliage. Bushy fibrous-rooted shrub-like floriferous Begonia. Moderate grower, slower in the winter months. Grows to 3 feet tall blooming in spring. Use in the landscape to brighten up a shady area, or use in a mixed border. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia popenoei - NEW |
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Begonia 'Reddington Shores' - Astonishing big & brassy architectural wonder; red plump petioles branch to hold a whorl of textured segments of basil green shimmery leaflets, each developing a whorled heavily textured foliage drama. Has clusters of pale pink blossoms. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia rex 'Escargot'
The leaves have a very unique spiral and have a catching mix of silver and green. Grows very tight with leaves becoming very large at maturity. Flowers are white and are produced in early summer. Has a round, mounding habit. Grows to 12 inches tall. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia 'River Nile'
Spiral, golden-green leaves. A small but strong Begonia that grows into a beautiful specimen. Soft pink flowers appear in winter. Full and dense rhizomatous, mounding. Grows 6-10 inches in containers. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia Snoopy - A medium sized begonia with star shaped, bright electric yellow-green leaves with brown specs along the outside leaf margin |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia 'Twisted Sister'-
This mauve beauty is rhizomatous with a beautiful spiral leaf. It will add a great mix of color to the landscape or in a container. Needs well-drained soil. Prefers pH 5.8-6.2 and moderate feed. Allow drying between watering. Use 70-80% shade to avoid yellowing. Responds to growth regulators. |
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Zone 10 |
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Begonia 'Wild Pony'-
Double swirled velvety green leaves with dark brown veins sit atop maroon stems. Light pink flowers are produced February to May. Use a moderate amount of moisture. Use an acidic, well-draining soil. Requires partial to full shade. |
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Zone 10 |