As many colors as begonias, few other flowers promise you. How to find the right variety for your color preferences.
What colors do begonias come in?
Begonias are available withwhite, red, pink and orange flowers and attractive leaf patterns. Choose the variety that suits your color taste. With the Begonia burkillii “Dark Form” you also have an unusual begonia with bluish iridescent leaves.
Which begonias are red in color?
TheRoyal Begonia(Begonia rex) and theBegonia x tuberhybrida give you a magnificent red color. The strong coloring has made these varieties very popular. The beautiful red will bring you a lot of joy during the long flowering period of the Begoniaceae. The royal begonia even promises you red leaves.
What kind of begonias bloom white?
There are beautiful variants of theIce Begonia with a pure white color. In addition to the ice begonia (Begonia semperflorens), the Begonia Grandiflora also offers you a good choice. The large flowers quickly attract attention. This begonia variety is also suitable for keeping in a balcony box. Caring for the ice begonia is not difficult.
Which begonias have yellow flowers?
TheBegonia Pendula offers many variants with a yellow color. This begonia variety is available in different colors. So you can make a targeted choice according to your own taste. In addition to Begonia Pendula, there are also yellow variants of Begonia tuberhybrida, for example.
Which begonias have leaves with striking colors?
TheTrout Begonia (Begonia maculata) offers you delicate flowers and a striking leaf pattern. The bright dots on the green leaf surface are reminiscent of the pattern of trout skin. The name of the trout begonia is derived from this similarity. The underside of the leaves of this begonia variety also promises you a beautiful color.
Tip
Choose the right location and fertilize regularly
It's best to choose a suitable location in partial shade and fertilize the begonias every two weeks during the warm time of the year with a liquid balcony flower fertilizer (€19.00 at Amazon). In this way you ensure that many flowers grow on the plant and that they have a beautiful color.
