These bright blossoming flowers are a favorite of many gardeners. Once established these plants can bloom for many years and will continue to grace your garden with bright and beautiful colors.

Begonias have succulent stems; shiny, rounded, green or reddish-brown leaves and grow in a mounded habit. They bloom with 1-1/2-inch single or double flowers in shades of red, pink, or white.

Typically used as houseplants and in shaded summer beds, begonias have tropical and subtropical origins. Some are grown for their asymmetrical, patterned and variegated foliage, and others to add color to shady garden areas with their bright blooms. Although typically on the smaller side, begonia plants pack a big punch of color and interest.

Begonia, (genus Begonia), any of about 1,000 species of mostly rather succulent plants in the family Begoniaceae, many with colourful flowers or leaves and used as pot plants indoors or as garden plants. They are from the tropics and subtropics.

Sun: They require the full sun but can handle partial shade as well.

Water: Once you plant it, you will need to water the plant very generously to settle the soil around the plant. After it has been established, you will need to water it enough to keep the ground moist but not soggy.

We’ll be sharing more about this flower in future.