(Fibrous Begonia, Harmony Scarlet Wax Begonia, Wax Begonia)

Wax begonias are tender perennials that are normally used as disposable annual bedding plants in temperate and tropical regions. Their roots are fibrous and dense, giving rise to another common name of fibrous begonia. Both dwarf and taller strains have been developed, and all produce perpetual masses of small flowers during warmth. The leaves can be green to red or bronze. In warm climates, these begonias can overwinter and be reliable perennials if moisture is available and summer suns are not...

(Tuberous Begonia)

Big, pendent, peachy orange-gold blossoms on a bushy, cascading plant with deep green foliage perfect for hanging baskets describes the Illumination Apricot tuberous begonia. This plant belongs to the Tuberhybrida Group, a collection of begonias derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes. Plants arise from winter-dormant root tubers. These extravagant flowers are often double (having extra rows of petals). They are produced in summer to mid-autumn, and are set among...

(Tuberous Begonia)

Big, pendent, bright reddish orange blossoms on a bushy, cascading plant with deep green foliage perfect for hanging baskets describes the Illumination Orange tuberous begonia. This plant belongs to the Tuberhybrida Group, a collection of begonias derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes. Plants arise from winter-dormant root tubers. Its extravagant flowers are often single or semi-double (having an extra row of petals). They are produced in summer to mid-autumn, and...

(Tuberous Begonia)

Big, pendent, light yellow to salmon-peach blossoms on a bushy, cascading plant with deep green foliage perfect for hanging baskets describes the Illumination Peaches 'N Cream tuberous begonia. This plant belongs to the Tuberhybrida Group, a collection of begonias derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes. Plants arise from winter-dormant root tubers. These color-changing flowers are often double (having extra rows of petals). They are produced in summer to mid-autumn,...

(Tuberous Begonia)

Big, pendent, deep rosy magenta blossoms on a bushy, cascading plant with deep green foliage perfect for hanging baskets describes the Illumination Rose tuberous begonia. This plant belongs to the Tuberhybrida Group, a collection of begonias derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes. Plants arise from winter-dormant root tubers. These extravagant flowers are often double (having extra rows of petals). They are produced in summer to mid-autumn, and are set among open,...

(Tuberous Begonia)

Big, pendent, rosy pink blossoms fade to pale salmon on a bushy, cascading plant with deep green foliage perfect for hanging baskets describes the Illumination Salmon Pink tuberous begonia. This plant belongs to the Tuberhybrida Group, a collection of begonias derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes. Plants arise from winter-dormant root tubers. These extravagant flowers are often double (having extra rows of petals), first rosy pink and aging to pale salmon. They...

(Tuberous Begonia)

Big, pendent, vivid red blossoms on a bushy, cascading plant with green foliage perfect for hanging baskets describes the Illumination Scarlet tuberous begonia. This plant belongs to the Tuberhybrida Group, a collection of begonias derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes. Plants arise from winter-dormant root tubers. These extravagant flowers are often double (having extra rows of petals). They are produced in summer to mid-autumn, and are set among open, succulent,...

(Tuberous Begonia)

Big, pendent, white blossoms on a bushy, cascading plant with deep green foliage perfect for hanging baskets describes the Illumination White tuberous begonia. This plant belongs to the Tuberhybrida Group, a collection of begonias derived from mountain-growing species native to the South American Andes. Plants arise from winter-dormant root tubers. These extravagant flowers are often double (having extra rows of petals). They are produced in summer to mid-autumn, and are set among open, succulent,...

(Begonia, Kaylen Hardy Begonia)

The Kaylen hardy begonia has glossy pinkish green foliage and late summer occurring blossoms of a sweet pink. This herbaceous perennial is the result of a hybrid cross at the University of Georgia and is considered an open-branched wax begonia. Each leaf is glossy and wax-like, being round and ruffle-edged. Having a green color overall, there is pronouced pink and reddish tones throughout. By late summer and continuing into the autumn, reddish pink flowers dangle from the stem tips.

Plant 'Kaylen'...

(Begonia, Metallic Mist Begonia)

Metallic Mist hardy begonia has brilliant maple-like leaves in a cool silver and dark green hue. This cold-hardy, herbaceous perennial is the result of extensive hybridization. Each leaf blade has jagged lobes that are ghostly silver with dark green veins. In the center, where the veins converge, is a small flash of burgundy that becomes more pronounced in cooler times of year. Pink flowers contrast the foliage in a magnificent way in late summer and into autumn.

Plant 'Metallic Mist' in a moist,...