Smart Garden Tuberous Begonia
Tuberous begonias are beautiful plants with double flowers reminiscent of camellia flowers or mini roses. As their name suggests, although they are perennials that grow from tubers, they are often grown as annuals. Tuberous begonias are hardy in the warmer climates of zones 9-11 but still prefer mild summers. They also grow well in containers and can make a colorful addition to your houseplant collection.
Tuberous begonias have flowers in almost every color (except blue and purple). They are monoecious, meaning they bloom with both male and female flowers on the same plant. Female flowers appear first, often with single petals and flower parts that emerge in rows. Then the attractive male flowers appear as a cluster of petals, hiding the hidden flower parts. Tuberous begonias bloom all summer long, providing a constant display of color. Since plants naturally drop their spent flowers, you don't need to do much deadheading. This, of course, can make for a messy situation—especially hanging baskets in high-traffic areas. Therefore, it is best to place container-grown plants where leaf litter is not a problem.
1. 'Go Go Yellow' Tuberous Begonia
Begonia 'Go Go Yellow' has large yellow flowers against green leaves. It grows about 1 foot tall and produces lots of flowers.
2. 'Nonstop Bright Rose' Tuberous Begonia
Begonia 'Nonstop Bright Rose' has bright rose-pink flowers on a mounding plant with green leaves. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
3. 'Relentless Deep Red' Tuberous Begonia
Begonia 'Nunstop Deep Red' bears rich red flowers against rich green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
4. 'Nonstop Mocha White' Tuberous Begonia
Begonia 'Nonstop Mocha White' has pure-white flowers on chocolate-brown leaves. It grows 12 inches tall and wide.
5. 'Nonstop Fire' Tuberous Begonia
Begonia 'Nonstop Fire' is a new variety that blooms in vibrant shades of yellow, gold, orange, and red. The 4-inch-wide flowers contrast well against the deep green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
6. 'Nonstop Deep Rose' Tuberous Begonia
Begonia 'Nunstop Deep Rose' has rich rose-pink flowers on a mounding plant with green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
7. 'Intermediate Yellow' Tuberous Begonia
Begonia 'Nonstop Yellow' has beautiful bright yellow flowers above rich green foliage. It grows 10 inches tall and wide.
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