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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Begonias are one of the largest groups of flowering plants with more than 2,000 species and more than ...

A list of characteristics of a perfect plant might include easy care and maintenance, vibrant flowers, a long bloom time, and the ability to grow both indoors and outdoors and easily move between the ...

It may sound like I'm throwing down some wise-guy slang, but actually, these are two new wax begonia series introduced by Goldsmith Seeds. The names are meant to imply an early- and easy-blooming ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’d like to grow more of my own plants from seed this year, having had success on a very small scale last spring. Do you think it’s worth my while investing in an electric propagator? Ask any seasoned ...

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 ...

A veil of a mystery surrounds one of the most popular and diverse ornamental plants — begonias. Experts have been unable to pinpoint exactly where they originated, according to the National Garden ...