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Featured Plant of the Month 2011 Plant of the Month - April 2011 BEGONIA One of the most durable and versatile annuals for your
annual bed or containers, Begonia comes in many sizes and colors, one for nearly every need! The most common types of Begonias on the market are the bedding type.
Growing to only 6-8” tall or taller in shade. You are likely to find Begonias with bright green leaves
and flowers in white, red and many shades of pink, or Begonias with burgundy leaves and pink or red blooms. These little suckers rock! Lots of bang for your buck!
They look awesome from spring until winter frost beats them down and they give up the ghost! These look best in mass and as a border to other annuals. In a sunny spot
the burgundy leaved ones look super next to Daranta, a vibrant lime colored annual. Even if the Begonia
had no flowers the foliage is a show stopper! Or if you have a shady spot try pairing the green leafed ones with the purplish
/ black color of the Alocasia, Dwf Elephant Ear. Begonias are great mixed in containers with other annuals since they have
such an original foliage texture with their waxy shiny tropical type leaves.
Maybe you are looking for something different? Well Begonias are that too! If you have ever laid eyes
on a Rex Begonia you know it’s not the same old same old with its extremely various foliage. You
can haul your Rex Begonia inside for the winter or leave him inside all year given lots of indirect light and humidity, like
50% humidity. You can help keep the Rex constant humidity by placing the pot in a saucer of stones and water. The water will
evaporate and create humidity.Another option is the
“Big Begonia” with all the same features of the bedding begonias on about double the scale!“Angel Wing” and “Dragon Wing” Begonias are longer
and taller than other Begonias with more interesting flowers and foliage. These may not be available everywhere.
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