Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

Caring for begonias through winter offers an engaging escape from the cold and promises lush, vibrant growth when spring ...

Stock -Matthiola incana is actually related to cabbage and broccoli, so it is a true biennial. For gardeners in Arkansas, we usually can find a few plants in late winter/ early spring to give us a ...

Having a shady garden, I was delighted to discover begonias a few years ago. They add constant color and beautiful foliage throughout the season in places with little to no direct sunlight. They can ...

The 1,800-plus species and hybrids of the begonia family (Begoniaceae) give gardeners a wide selection of flower colors, leaf styles, and growth patterns. Begonias love humid habitats that offer some ...

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - In the mix of summer flowers, I almost always include some begonias. I like how they hold their flower through the heat. Breeders provide the dark leaf variety for full sun ...

Every year, the possibilities of plants multiply with each new introduction. There are new colors and plants promising to stay tiny, bloom for months or resist disease. Which ones are the best for ...

We probably have nearly three months of blooms left from zinnias, vincas, begonias, pentas, tropical milkweed and other summer annuals, but the winter annuals also will soon be available. The main ...

Longing for some bright blooms and lush greenery in the dead of winter? These lovely garden favorites can be grown as ...