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Simply press the tuber onto the surface of the compost to a maximum depth of 2cm, with the indented side facing upwards. It’s easy to propagate begonias with simple cuttings and every experienced gardener tweaks the basic methods to suit their own talents. There are two basic ways to propagate begonias through begonia cuttings: stem and leaf. Why not try them both and see which one works best for you? Begonia Propagation from Stem Cuttings Place in a propagator or warm location, at a temperature of around 24-27C (75-80F). Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged.

You’ve probably noticed a lot of begonias from the Amstel series on my list. I just love the upright rosettes of flowers on their fleshy green leaves. They are low maintenance and provide color throughout the season. I couldn’t narrow it down to one color as being my favorite since I use them all. Blitz is the bright clear yellow variety. It makes a sunny pop of color in shade gardens and shady pots. Elatior Borias These creamy colors will add a whimsical look to any garden. Whichever method you choose, use a sharp pair of secateurs which has been sterilised with rubbing alcohol. When To Propagate BegoniaYou can also try stem cuttings with rooting hormone in water, but this isn’t always successful. Follow the same steps as you would with a cane or stalk begonia, cutting just below the node and dipping in rooting powder before placing into water. Begonia Propagation Methods Taking a stem cutting is probably the most well-known way to propagate a houseplant. Many of the houseplant Begonias have cane-like stems that leaves sprout from. This is a romantic variety of double ruffled flowers. They are pure white with a dark pink margin. They have large rose-like flowers that look great in containers and in the ground. Minimum winter temperature of 10°C (50°F) is required for all of these types except B. bowerae, B. masoniana and B. rex which require a minimum temperature of 13°C (55°F) When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings into 7.5cm (3") pots and continue to grow them on in bright, frost-free conditions.

I have to admit, I don’t have much hands-on experience with hardy begonias, they do not grow in my zone. But I see them in shady garden magazines and I decided to include a few beautiful varieties. Tuberous begonias are grown from round, fleshy tubers. They have big, showy flowers in bright shades of pink, yellow, orange, red and white, throughout summer and into autumn. They make excellent pot and hanging basket plants, as some of them trail. As they won't survive in cold weather, the tubers are often planted as annuals each year, or dug up and stored indoors for the winter. Early autumn is ideal for planting bergenias, as this gives them time to get established before their flowering season in late winter to spring. As far as pests go, look out for mealybugs, scale insects, or spider mites. Mealybugs and spider mites appear as white on stems under a magnifying glass, while scale insects range in color from white to tan to brown. Use some eco-friendly horticulture spray to rid your begonias of them. Begonias are split into 4 major categories. Fibrous or wax, tuberous, rhizomatous, and hardy. Full disclosure, I am not a scientist or botanist! However I am a gardener and I can see different groups of plants that have different garden applications.

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The most striking feature is their flame color. The blossoms are yellow in the center with a blushing red margin. Some blooms will have the thinnest red margin, while others will be over half red and all combinations in between, including pure yellow. Begonias can be categorized a number of ways, but a useful method for gardeners is by root structure: Propagating semi-tuberous Begonia from stem cuttings is a little more challenging, though this is the most common method employed to obtain these plants for the following year. So within those 4 major groupings I’ve broken them down further into six sub groupings. There are tuberous begonias that are a hanging variety, which as you will see are much different than the regular tuberous varieties.

As bergenias are happy in most situations, in sun or shade, rich or poor soil, they will grow well in most gardens. Still, there are many cultivars to choose from, differing in various ways, including: Leaf colours Aside from their allure, begonias are a very easy going plant. They’re fun to grow both indoors and out, and they can be styled with a very wide variety of other types of plants. Some begonias can tolerate moderate cold, so they can be grown outdoors as an annual in cooler regions. History and Culture of Begonias Pair this bold orange flower with lobelia for a real punchy combination. Or add pops of it throughout the shade garden. Not many shade plants bloom a vibrant orange, so it’s unexpected and beautiful. Solenia Salmon Coral These dense blooms will thrive best in the shade but can also tolerate some of the sunny spots in your yard as well. Santa Cruz Sunset is a flashy hanging variety. It has long pointed leaves with loads of bright orangey red flowers dripping off and dangling down. Use Santa Cruz Sunset in hanging baskets and draping down as a fabulous spiller in pots. The bright orange/red flowers really pop against chartreuse plants, like golden lysimachia, or an electric lime coleus. Bellaconia Soft Orange The creamy orange color and fluffy, soft petals will add a unique touch to your hanging planters. Within the fibrous-rooted class it is easier to propagate cane-stemmed varieties by stem cuttings, and semperflorens or wax varieties through leaf cuttings. Difficulty

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I love the nonstop series, so you will see a few more on this list. They feature the large showy flowers. Some fluffy doubles hang on the same stems as single flowers. Nonstop Orange is a vibrant orange color. I think orange is a highly underrated flower color in a garden. Fiona Red are delicate blushing semi double flowers on large fleshy round wax begonia leaves. I love the fluffy blossoms on these wax begonias. Normally wax begonias feature single flowers, but this one has large balls of flowers. Although rex begonias produce flowers, they are not grown for their blooms. The plants grow between 1 and 1.5 ft. (30 – 45 cm) tall and wide.

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