The 1,800-plus species and hybrids of the begonia family (Begoniaceae) give gardeners a wide selection of flower colors, leaf styles, and growth patterns. Begonias love humid habitats that offer some ...

Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

Begonias are an underappreciated plant. There are so many types, forms and sizes that there’s one for every pot of annuals or in-ground planting scheme. Some thrive, even flower, in deep shade and ...

Every so often a new plant catches my eye, stopping me in my tracks at garden centers with their beauty. In truth, it happens more than I admit; like the dog distracted by squirrels, there are days ...

We will likely get even more rain this summer. It might be time to think about adding plants that can tolerate moist feet. Begonias are a good candidate. Many species will do well in Kona gardens. The ...

With so much of the Northern Hemisphere being engulfed with the cold of winter, a look at what the promise of nature holds in just a few short months might help in surviving another wintry day. A ...

Begonias are a crafty bunch. No plant group puts a better spin on leaves. Leaf shapes run from pointy stars to tapered angel's wings to round beefsteaks. Margins may be even, scalloped, sharply ...

Live plants can make for more interesting holiday arrangements, and this eye-catching begonia will steal the spotlight from typical poinsettias and firs.

Begonias (Begonia sp.) are among some of the most common types of flowering plants you might see in a home garden. While often grown as houseplants, they also do well when planted in outdoor ...

An image shared online in December 2024 allegedly showed a blue flower known as the "Begonia 'Moonlight Butterfly,'" whose leaves resemble butterflies. Another version of the image was posted on ...

This story originally appeared in January 2019. Denise Conklin’s first begonia came as a wedding present in 1965. Just like every other newlywed in her family who received a piece of the same plant, ...