This easy-to-grow annual does well in a variety of conditions and needs little to thrive. Provide begonias with light shade, rich well-drained soil, ample water, and plenty of fertilizer and you will be rewarded with stunning flowers and foliage.
Begonias are valued for both their foliage and their flowers
They are a classic plant grown for generations and are easy to maintain as long as they are watered regularly
Add color and texture to any flower bed by using begonias to complement the perennials and shrubs in your landscape
Fast-growing, the begonia fills containers and garden beds quickly, with its colorful flowers standing out above sturdy stems
Begonias are available in lots of sizes, shapes and colors; they prefer moist, well-drained soil and grow best in partially sunny locations
It holds up in heat or drought and can tolerate dry periods between watering
Additional soil may be required based on type of decorative container size and volume
Feed with compost in landscape beds or with an all purpose fertilizer as needed in pots and containers; follow label instructions
Trim dead or yellowing leaves to keep the plant healthy and encourage growth.