Why Are Begonias Important?

Appearance

• Pink, orange, white, yellow, red and salmon begonias are common. Begonia flowers come in different color patterns and shapes, with solid coloring, splotched colors, ruffles, toothed edges, double petal layers and single petal layers. Many grow them for their foliage, which comes in different shapes and different shades of green. Most begonias reach between 8 inches and 2 feet tall, making them a convenient height for low-lying landscape decor.

Uses

• Begonias make excellent potted plants for patios, and they also grow well in hanging baskets. They are used as bedding plants in the yard to add color. Gardeners can plant begonias in decorative patterns, such as alternating rows of different color varieties.

Benefits of Begonias

• Begonias grow much better in shady conditions. Some varieties, such as the wax begonia, also grows in full sun, making them versatile in many areas of the yard. They bloom throughout all of the summer, all the way until the first frost of the fall.

Simple Begonia Care

• Begonias typically require only decent soil drainage, watering during dry weather and occasional fertilization. They can be started from stem cuttings or tubers, indoors and outdoors. Begonias are relatively easy to grow and provide a good amount of decoration for the small amount work they require.