Annuals · 36 varieties across 6 types
Begonias
Five different plants share the name begonia, and they want different things. A wax begonia will sit happily in full sun; a tuberous begonia in the same spot will scorch by July. Pick the type first, then the color.
- Light
- Sun or part shade
- Height
- 6–18″
- Spread
- 6–18″
- Habit
- Trails and mounds
- Containers
- Good in pots
What we grow
All 36 begonias we grow, grouped by type — they are genuinely different plants, so the group matters as much as the color. Tap the to save one to your list, or tap a photo to see it larger. 32 have photos so far. Call (763) 742-8774 for what’s on the bench today.
Tuberous 11 care details →
Rieger 11 care details →
I’Conia 6 care details →
Boliviensis 4 care details →
Wax 3 care details →
Foliage 1 care details →
How the types differ
A wax begonia sits happily in full sun; a tuberous begonia in the same spot scorches by July.
| Type | Light | Height | Habit | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberous Begonia | Shade | 8–12″ | Upright | 11 |
| Wax Begonia | Sun or part shade | 6–10″ | Upright | 3 |
| I’Conia Begonia | Sun or part shade | 10–16″ | Trails | 6 |
| Rieger Begonia | Shade | 8–14″ | Upright | 15 |
| Foliage Begonia | Shade | 12–18″ | Upright | 1 |
| Boliviensis Begonia | Sun or part shade | 10–18″ | Trails | 4 |
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Grown chemical-free in our own greenhouses in East Bethel. Not sure which begonia suits your spot? Call (763) 742-8774 and we’ll walk you through it.