How many varieties of begonias are there?
There are well over 1,000 different species of this plant that you can grow in your garden. Each variation of begonia is slightly unique, so you will need to care for each one differently. Let’s take a look at some of the more common types that will look perfect in your garden.
Are begonias and impatiens the same?
Specialty Impatiens display abundant flower color and shapes that will brighten the darkest corner. Begonias offer a cornucopia of ornate foliage, flower forms and intense colors for areas with shade to full sun.
Can I put begonias in full sun?
Most begonias grow best in part shade (4 to 6 hours of direct morning sun a day), or filtered sun (as through trees). Most will tolerate full shade (no direct or filtered sun), but won’t be as dense and usually have fewer flowers. A few grow in full sun. They prefer moist, but not soggy, soils.
Which is better for shade begonias or impatiens?
Begonias thrive in soil to which plenty of peat moss has been added, giving the roots the ventilation and cool, moisture-laden environment they need. Shade-loving impatiens like soil conditions similar to begonias. A spectacular sight is a bed or border of impatiens edged with wax begonias in a contrasting color.
Do begonias grow under trees?
COMMON BEGONIA TYPES These shade-loving plants bring mounds of color when planted under trees or tucked in planters, hanging baskets, or window boxes. Wax begonias are typically grown as annuals, reaching 6 to 12 inches tall and wide.
What are popular Begonia types?
Fibrous: This category includes cane begonia,wax begonia,angel-wing begonia,and other varieties.
How to identify Begonia types?
Begonias are usually grown as bedding plants in warmer climates or potted in containers in colder regions. Identify shrub-type begonias by their upright growing habit and branching stems. Look for velvet-textured, hairy leaf surfaces to spot these little-known begonias.
Which are begonias tolerate hot sun?
Wax Begonias. Wax begonias ( Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum) are the best begonias for sun,heat and drought tolerance.
How to grow begonias indoors during the winter?
– Some direct sun; at least a few hours per day – Water thoroughly as soon as the top of the soil is dry – Plants in a 4″ diameter pot (10 cm) should use about 1/2 cup of water when ready. – Fertilize regularly for best growth and blooming. – A daily mist of water would be helpful.