analysis: landscaping (annual flowers) –      Begonia Flowers – The Flower of Royalty

What to know about Begonia Flowers –

Notes:

• About begonias:

  begonias are a favorite annual plant with a full set of flowers that grow bigger and in more abundance as the season wears on. Depending on the variety, they can be used in medium shade or full sun. And they don’t require much watering – in other words, they can survive mild dry conditions.

• The begonia family has more than 1,800 different plant species. They are native to subtropical and tropical climates. Most begonia plants require bright shade; some will tolerate full sun, especially in warmer climates. Begonias require a well drained soil planting that is neither constantly wet nor allowed to dry out completely.
• REFERENCE: wikipedia

• Where to grow:

  begonias thrive in both summer cool and hot climates in semi-sunny and for some varieties full sun. They come in all types of flower petal shapes and colors. The begonia leaf can also take on different colorful patterns.

• Begonias can tolerate cool temperatures but the top of plant will die at the first freeze. However, the tubular structure of the plant buried beneath the ground will lie dormant during the winter and can blossom again in the next season.
• INFO: planting, growing and caring for these shade garden superstars
  INFO: which begonias tolerate hot sun?

• Garden Planning:

  begonias come in all types and sizes. You can find low-edging begonias that can be used for border beds or mingled among other low-height flowers. There are other begonias that can grow high that are perfect for background color among shorter annuals.

• INFO: 10 varieties of begonias for gardens and containers
  INFO: begonia planting guide

• Summary:

  Light:  shade, part-sun, full sun    –    Height:  6-12 inches (drawf); 1-3 feet (giant)    –   Width:  up to 12 inches    –    Season:  spring, summer and fall blooms   –    Features:  low maintenance, good for containers    –    Propagation:  seed, stem cuttings    –    Zones:  7-11: INFO: view growing zones

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