There are many different types, ranging from small (6-inch) bushy plants to tall (10-foot) cane-stemmed types. The Elatior begnoia ( Begonia x hiemalis) flowers come in many colors including yellow, white, red, pink, and orange.Įvergreen Flowering Begonias: These begonias may be less spectacular in flower than the flowering pot begonias, but they have the advantage of keeping their leaves year round. Reduce water and keep in a cool location. Lorraine and Elatior begonias are usually discarded after flowering but can be restarted by cutting them back to within 3 inches of the crown. Elatior begonias are available in flower all year round. Pinch out the tips when the plant is young to promote bushier growth.Įlatior Begonias: The Elatior hybrids, which include the Reiger begonia, are similar to Lorraine begonias but they have larger flowers. Stems are usually weak and require support. Flowering occurs from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are usually single but may be semi-double or double. Lorraine, Cheimantha or Christmas Begonias: These winter-flowering begonias are compact and evergreen, growing to about 1½ feet. More information on storing and replanting tubers is available in HGIC 1159, Begonia. Lift tubers from the soil and store in dry peat moss in a cool, dry place. At the end of the flowering season stop watering and cut off shoots.

Tubers can be saved over winter and replanted in spring.

Most tuberous begonias have spectacular flowers in summer and autumn. Tuberous Begonias: These plants grow from tubers and range in form from those with short upright stems and large saucer-size flowers to the hanging basket types with multiple trailing stems covered with flowers. They flower during different times of the year, depending on the type. Flowering Houseplant Begoniasįlowering Pot Begonias: These begonias are used primarily to provide temporary floral color to the home. More information on begonias grown outdoors is available in HGIC 1159, Begonia. Smith, HGIC, Clemson ExtensionĬlassification of begonias can be confusing, but for our discussion here we will classify them as flowering houseplant begonias and foliage begonias. Dragon Wing Begonias ( Begonia x hybrida ‘Dragon Wing™’) are popular cane-stemmed begonias to grow in hanging baskets or containers.

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