Varieties of Tuberous Begonia

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.

Comments

7 Big Impact Dwarf Flowering Shrubs

Scale with dwarf flowering shrubs Big gardens have a season in life, and we have unlimited energy to maintain perennial gardens and a quarter acre vegetable plot that produces enough food for the entire neighborhood. But if you're starting out with a three-story balcony garden or have a small garden, you can still use dwarf shrubs to create a beautiful outdoor living space. Dwarf shrubs are perfect for small space gardens When thoughtfully designed, a small space garden can be as visually appealing and emotionally pleasing as a sprawling yard. No need to sacrifice your favorite shrubs like roses and lilacs. You need to choose the right size varieties to match the size of the space. A short hedge or even a casket of flowering shrubs may be all you need to make your patio feel like "home." Dwarf flowering shrubs for your garden It's best to be selective when curating plant palettes for a small space. If the large shrubs you've seen at local nurseries ar...

Gardening Plants you can walk on

These tough little floor coverings can withstand occasional trampling Mulching the 3 acres of display and test gardens in my perennial nursery turned out to be expensive and time-consuming, so I decided to investigate ground covers that eliminated the need for mulch. As I experimented with several ground covers to complement my perennials and shrubs, I was struck by the plants that were strong enough to withstand the foot traffic of people strolling through my gardens and trampling pets. It was clear which ones were hardy enough to withstand the heat and humidity we experience each summer, stay evergreen, and display beautiful flowers for months. Here are my favorites. 1. Green carpet rupturewort: The toughest of the tough I often refer to Green Carpet Rapturewort as my "tractor-trailer" plant because even though stray vehicles sometimes make deep impacts in my garden, the rapture never turns yellow. Creeping stems of small, bright green leaves form a dense green...

10 Red Flowers for Big, Bold Color in Your Garden

Red flowers are a great way to draw attention Add a variety of eye-catching red flowers to your garden, and you’ll be delighted with the gorgeous color they add to your landscape. Red flowers are a great way to draw attention to a garden. Planting all red flowers can practically stop traffic! Red flowers, especially red roses, symbolize love, but scarlet flowers can symbolize strength, family bonds, good luck, protection, and prosperity, so adding this bold hue can bring many good things to your garden beyond beauty. A bouquet of freshly cut red flowers will brighten up a kitchen table or master bedroom nightstand in a way that no other color of flower can. Red flowers pair beautifully with orange, yellow, and white flowers. Read on to learn about some of our favorites to add to your garden. We’ve got everything you need to know to grow them and add color to your landscape. 1. Zinnia One of the best annual cut flowers, zinnias bloom in a wide range of colors. They don’t min...

Smart Garden

Search This Blog