Quite often at this time of the year we don’t have to emphasize planting semperfloren (wax) begonias because so many survive the winter. But this winter, the freezing temperatures were low enough and ...

Q–Wax begonia seedlings have started growing in the soil of several potted plants. Are these worth saving? A–Transplant to individual 4-inch pots and by summer you will have flower-covered begonias, ...

Begonias prized for their vibrantly coloured leaves, often arranged in dramatic patterns, are Rex begonias. They do flower, ...

The National Garden Bureau has declared 2016 The Year of the Allium, The Year of the Delphinium, the Year of the Carrot, and the Year of the Begonia. Begonias are really fascinating and a great plant ...

The ornamental qualities of begonia species have fascinated and enticed gardeners for hundreds of years. The genus Begonia is large and diverse with an amazing number of uniquely beautiful species.

With all the talk of downy mildew on impatiens, gardeners are searching for alternatives to brighten their shade gardens. Although nothing can really match the colorful show of Impatiens walleriana, ...

DENVER — Begonias don't normally spring to mind as great plants for Colorado gardens - but they are. There are many species and varieties of begonia that thrive in beds or containers. In general, they ...

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 ...

Not only is it easy to grow some types of begonias in your home, they also offer the most breathtaking sights in a garden with their heavenly blooms and striking foliage. No wonder they are tucked ...

In Victorian times, many women made wax flowers as a hobby. After melting white wax into sheets and adding pigment for color, they painstakingly separated flowers petal by petal, traced the shapes on ...

Growing flowering annuals indoors adds vibrant colour and energy to any room. While many annuals are traditionally outdoor ...