#Wax begonia colors full#
#Wax begonia colors series#

I put 3 in a blue 12″x12″ pot and as you can see in the image above, they filled it out nicely. I grew them under my porch that had very little direct sun but bright light. Pretty new to the market, they have been bred for better vigor and seem to have a bit better heat tolerance. In 2017, we offered a Rex begonia called ‘Jurassic Silver Swirl’ for the first time. Grow these babes in shade or bright, indirect light. Rex Begonias do bloom but the flowers pale in comparison to the amazing leaves which seem to glisten and sparkle in the light. Other plants in this container are White Polka Dot plant and ‘Silver Falls’ Dichondra (a 2019 Arkansas Diamonds plant selection). Done and done! Look for other cane begonias readily available such as ‘Sophie Cecile’, ‘Sinbad’, ‘Lady Vanderwilt’, and ‘Louis Burke’. The key to success was no harsh sunlight and moist but not wet soil. The cane begonia ‘Looking Glass’ has the most intense silver leaf and was a showstopper all season long. By my front door, I wanted a monochromatic color scheme (shades of all the same color) and I chose silver/white (above image). These begonias are typically grown as indoor plants, although they also do well in containers located in shady spots.Ĭane Begonias are usually grown for their upright tall habit and beautiful leaves. The result is beautiful glossy foliage with an abundance of dainty, flowers in bright colors. Rieger Begoniaīegonia x hiemalis is the scientific name for the Rieger begonia, which is a cross between tuberous and wax begonias. Be mindful of the sun on these, they truly do not tolerate direct sun. These begonias do best in containers where it is easier to control watering. Boliviensis begonias are also tuberous and have very different look, with long narrow leaves and long blooms.

#Wax begonia colors series#

Tuberous Begonias have large, bright flowers one popular series is called Non-Stop due to the consistent blooming. Because they grow larger, they can be used in oversize pots as a centerpiece, and in beds, they make a bit more of a statement. ‘Whopper’ and ‘Big’ can be used in the middle or back of a landscape bed while their smaller cousins are used as edgers. Why choose these over the standard smaller wax begonia? Versatility. Everything on these begonias is bigger- leaves, flowers and overall height. Both of these varieties share the designation of being 50 mile-per-hour plants, which means they are eye-catching when viewed from a vehicle driving 50 MPH… pretty amazing! While regular wax begonias grow to 10 inches or so, these hybrids can reach up to 20-34 inches in height. ‘Whopper’ and ‘Big’ are readily available here during the spring season. Think of them as wax begonias on steroids. Hybrid Wax Begoniaīegonia benariensis are hybrid wax begonias. You can find these bedding plants here in 6 pack flats, making them a low cost option for spring color plantings. Grown in pots, or in landscape beds, these begonias bloom all summer providing lots of color, especially when grown en masse.

Wax begonias are easy care, warm season annuals that bloom from spring to fall.

#Wax begonia colors full#

In full sun, these bronze leaves turn brilliantly red. Others with bronze leaves can be grown in 1/2 day sun or more. Some of them have green leaves, and here in Little Rock they do best in afternoon shade. They are commonly called wax begonias and they have many different varieties such as ‘Prelude’, ‘Encore’ and ‘Cocktail’. Wax Begoniaīegonia semperflorens are probably one of the most popular of all the Begonias. This post and the personal growing notes included were provided by Jen M., our perennial grower.

As we approach the spring planting season, we thought you might want to learn more about these versatile, eye-catching and easy to grow plants. Begonias are one of our most popular plants and there are so many to choose from! Each has unique characteristic and therefore, different purposes in the landscape (or home).