Fun Facts on Begonias: History, Significance & More

June 18 2014 | Posted in Growing Begonias

With over 1400 different plant species native to South and Central America, Africa and Southern Asia, Begonias are part of the sixth largest genus of flowering plants.

Begonias have long been favorites among gardeners and landscapers, not just for their many varieties, pretty flowers and attractive foliage, but because they are easy to grow and grow well in the shade. They also flourish in containers, such as hanging baskets and window boxes, and are not very high maintenance, making them an ideal choice for landscaping and gardening.

Because they are native to mainly warmer climates, Begonias cannot tolerate freezing temperatures and need to be brought inside before the first frost. They are annual plants that come into full bloom between the months of June and July and will continue to keep blooming until the frost sets in, so be sure to keep that in mind if you???re planning to incorporate them in your garden. Their seeds are one of the smallest among flowers with just one ounce of Begonia seeds able to produce as many as three million seedlings. Tuberous and wax begonias are edible and have a citrus flavor.

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