Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. oopoontongoo / Getty Images Begonias are beautiful tropical plants perfect for growing in shade gardens or under a shady porch.

If you are looking for a plant that is easy to care for and produces flowers in beautiful colors and does well in the shade or containers, a begonia is just what you need. The popular tuberous and ...

Begonia maculata, also known as the polka dot begonia, is a tropical perennial with spotted, elongated leaves. This striking begonia ranges from olive to a rich, forest green, and the spots appear ...

Elatior begonia (Begonia x hiemalis) is a fast-growing flowering plant with fleshy, heart-shaped green foliage and blossoms that come in vibrant yellow, orange, red, pink, coral, and white colors.

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There are more than 1,300 types of begonias. Several are popular outdoor garden and container plants. However, many begonias are famous only for their foliage; these are rex begonias. Rex begonias ...

The genus Begonia includes more than 1,300 species and countless hybrids which are broken into several classes according to their appearance and cultural requirements. However, many begonias are ...

Question: I have noticed lots of attractive plantings of wax begonias. How well do they during the hot wet summer? Answer: All begonias like the hot moist weather of summer. They also do best in the ...

Next time you visit the nursery, cruise by the bedding plant section and discover wax begonias. These delightful plants are cute, easy to grow and require little maintenance save for regular watering ...

Begonias are the 5th largest genus of flowering plants. Hosts April Moore and Annette Shrader share their collections and have growing tips. Jeff Poppen profiles five varieties of creeping weeds that ...

Normally at this time of the year, we are trying to figure out when we are going to remove the balance of our snapdragons, cyclamen and pansies to make room for zinnias and begonias for the summer.

These long-blooming beauties one of Martha's favorite plants. Begonias are beautiful tropical plants perfect for growing in shade gardens or under a shady porch. Many gardeners love begonias for their ...