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Begonias, leaves that paint themselves.

The genus grown for foliage first and flowers second - metallic rex leaves, spotted angel wings, spiralled escargots and iron-cross patterns. Here are the collector begonias sorted by how hard they are to keep happy, with the light, water and honest quirks of each. There are 20 in the catalog.

Begonias
⚠️ Keep away from pets. Toxic to cats and dogs (soluble calcium oxalates, concentrated in the underground rhizomes and tubers). Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling and vomiting - keep every begonia out of reach of pets and children.
Beefsteak Begonia Beginner

Beefsteak Begonia

The Beefsteak Begonia is an old-fashioned rhizomatous begonia grown for its…
Dragon Wing Begonia Beginner

Dragon Wing Begonia

The Dragon Wing Begonia is a vigorous, fibrous-rooted cane begonia prized for…
Wax Begonia Beginner

Wax Begonia

The Wax Begonia is a compact, fibrous-rooted begonia prized for its glossy,…
Angel Wing Begonia Intermediate

Angel Wing Begonia

The Angel Wing Begonia is a cane-type begonia prized for its dramatic,…
Begonia Luxurians Intermediate

Begonia Luxurians

Begonia luxurians is a striking cane-type begonia grown almost entirely for its…
Begonia Maculata Wightii Intermediate

Begonia Maculata Wightii

Begonia Maculata Wightii, better known as the polka dot begonia, is a cane-type…
Begonia Soli-Mutata Intermediate

Begonia Soli-Mutata

Begonia soli-mutata is a small rhizomatous begonia prized by collectors for its…
Escargot Begonia Intermediate

Escargot Begonia

The Escargot Begonia is a rhizomatous rex begonia prized for one showstopping…
Eyelash Begonia Intermediate

Eyelash Begonia

The Eyelash Begonia is a small rhizomatous begonia named for the fine, dark…
Iron Cross Begonia Intermediate

Iron Cross Begonia

The Iron Cross Begonia is a rhizomatous begonia grown purely for its dramatic…
Painted-Leaf Begonia Intermediate

Painted-Leaf Begonia

The Painted-Leaf Begonia, better known to growers as the Rex Begonia, is a…
Polka Dot Begonia Intermediate

Polka Dot Begonia

The Polka Dot Begonia is a cane-type begonia prized for its dramatic, spotted…
Polka Dot Begonia (Begonia maculata) Intermediate

Polka Dot Begonia

The Polka Dot Begonia - Begonia maculata - is a striking cane begonia grown…
Rex Begonia Intermediate

Rex Begonia

The Rex Begonia is a rhizomatous foliage begonia grown purely for its dramatic,…
Rex Begonia (Begonia rex-cultorum) Intermediate

Rex Begonia

The Rex Begonia is grown for one reason: its leaves are extraordinary.
Rhizomatous Begonia Intermediate

Rhizomatous Begonia

Rhizomatous begonias are a large collector group grown almost entirely for…
Rieger Begonia Intermediate

Rieger Begonia

The Rieger Begonia is a compact, heavy-blooming hybrid grown for its glossy…
Shrub Begonia Intermediate

Shrub Begonia

Shrub begonias are one of the classic horticultural groups within the genus…
Tuberous Begonia Intermediate

Tuberous Begonia

The Tuberous Begonia is a flowering tuberous perennial prized for its large,…
Peacock Begonia Advanced

Peacock Begonia

The Peacock Begonia is a prized collector's begonia famous for leaves that…

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