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begonia

Scientific Name: Begonia

Family: Begoniaceae

Category: Dicot

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Begonia: A Summer Blooming Favorite

Begonias are a popular choice for gardeners, known for their vibrant colors, showy blooms, and ease of cultivation. They provide continuous color throughout the summer and are ideal for adding beauty to various settings.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some varieties are known for colorful and fancy foliage.

Considerations for Children

  • Some varieties are grown in gardens and homes.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Begonia
  • Common Names: While not explicitly mentioned, the text implies they are simply known as Begonias.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Begonia
  • Family: Begoniaceae
  • The genus contains 1,795 different plant species.
  • Example Hybrid: Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid
  • Hybrid Example: Begonia x hybrida

Distribution and Habitat

  • Begonias are native to moist environments.
  • They are mentioned as thriving in the shaded valleys of primary forests in Malaysia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • They are perennial flowering plants.
  • Some varieties have large, cascading double blooms.
  • Tuberous begonias die down for the winter, sending the tuber into a dormant period.
  • Cane Begonias grow well outdoors during the summer and make excellent border or patio plants.
  • Varieties include large-leaved begonias with deep burgundy colored leaves.

Ecological Role

  • Begonias are reported as rare and under threat in Malaysia.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh focuses research on Begonia.

Quirky Facts

  • The Begonias season ends Friday 25th March 2016, so get orders in to avoid waiting until next season! Alan Langdon &middot ALLAN LANGDON.

Cultivation and Uses

  • Begonias are used in containers, hanging baskets, and bedding schemes.
  • They are ideal for growing in pots.
  • They are suitable for both sunny and shady locations.
  • They bloom profusely from June to October in Britain.
  • They are propagated from leaf cuttings.

Further Information

  • The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has a taxonomic database containing all names for Begonia.
  • Suttons Seeds guarantees Begonia Plug plants.
  • Unwins is a leading supplier of ornamental flower seeds, trailing begonias, tubers and garden supplies.
  • BBC Gardeners' World Magazine offers a step by step project on propagating Begonias.