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The Begonia Maui Mist, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Maui Mist has red colored leaves with light green markings. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

The Begonia Dragon Wing Pink, 'Begonia x hybrida', is a beautiful shade plant growing up to 15 inches tall with a a spread of up to 18 inches. Dragon Wing Pink Begonias perform very well in the landscape with excellent heat tolerance and garden performance. Dragon Wing Pink is part of a new series that is very heat tolerant and has wing-like, glossy green leaves. It's an excellent companion with other annuals in containers and hanging baskets. The Dragon Wing works great in full sun but the look in partial shade is absolutely awesome. These plants bloom almost constantly and have angel-wing shaped, dark green leaves that are spectacularly glossy with huge panicles of pink flowers hanging down. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets on the front porch or in large containers. Begonia Dragon Wings prefer planting beds that are well drained and organic-rich.

The Begonia Dragon Wing Red, 'Begonia x hybrida', is a beautiful shade plant growing up to 15 inches tall with a a spread of up to 18 inches. Dragon Wing Pink Begonias perform very well in the landscape with excellent heat tolerance and garden performance. Dragon Wing Pink is part of a new series that is very heat tolerant and has wing-like, glossy green leaves. It's an excellent companion with other annuals in containers and hanging baskets. The Dragon Wing works great in full sun but the look in partial shade is absolutely awesome. These plants bloom almost constantly and have angel-wing shaped, dark green leaves that are spectacularly glossy with huge panicles of red flowers hanging down. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets on the front porch or in large containers. Begonia Dragon Wings prefer planting beds that are well drained and organic-rich.

The Begonia Bellagio Apricot, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Bellagio™ Apricot, has large, showy salmon colored double flowers that create a gorgeous floral display. Bellagio™ Apricot has a trailing habit and looks stunning in a hanging basket, window box or in a container planter. It produces warm salmon-colored cascading flowers all summer long. Foliage is more mildew tolerant than other tuberous begonias. Deadheading is not necessary; heat tolerant and pet friendly. Bellagio Begonias stand apart as a double-flowering plant that has more vigor, better full sun performance, and greater disease resistance than other doubleflowering varieties. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

The Begonia Bellagio Blush, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Bellagio™ Blush, produces large, showy double flowers that create a gorgeous floral display. Begonia Bellagio Blush has a trailing habit and looks stunning in a hanging basket, window box or in a container planter. It produces lovely cascading, light pinkish flowers all summer long. This soft white/blush color makes a strong complement to the apricot and pink accents. Foliage is more mildew tolerant than other tuberous begonias. Deadheading is not necessary; heat tolerant and pet friendly. Bellagio Begonias stand apart as a double-flowering plant that has more vigor, better full sun performance, and greater disease resistance than other doubleflowering varieties. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

The Begonia Bellagio Pink, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Bellagio™ Pink, has large, showy bright pink colored double flowers that create a gorgeous floral display. Bellagio™ Pink has a trailing habit and looks stunning in a hanging basket, window box or in a container planter. It produces brilliant pink cascading flowers all summer long. These pretty pink blooms are striking against the dark green foliage. Foliage is more mildew tolerant than other tuberous begonias. Deadheading is not necessary; heat tolerant and pet friendly. Bellagio Begonias stand apart as a double-flowering plant that has more vigor, better full sun performance, and greater disease resistance than other double-flowering varieties. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

The Begonia Illumination Apricot, Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Illumination® Apricot', produces large, cascading salmon/coral/yellow flowers all summer long. The compact habit of this Illumination® Apricot makes for a perfect container plant with a spectacular trailing avalanche of double and semi-double flowers well into autumn. This winning mix is a subtle blend of fiery oranges to perfect yellow and every shade in-between. Plant alone for best effect in window boxes or hanging baskets. Deadheading is not necessary; heat tolerant and pet friendly. Bellagio Begonias stand apart as a double-flowering plant that has more vigor, better full sun performance, and greater disease resistance than other double-flowering varieties. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

The Begonia Mandalay Mandarin, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Mandalay™ Mandarin, produces single flowers (they look like hoop-skirted belles of the ball) and their bright colors and hanging nature are enchanting. The brilliant red orange Mandalay™ Mandarin will stop people in their tracks! The Mandalays will thrive in bright sunlight, and this sets them apart from most Begonias. In the South and on the West Coast, a filtered or dappled sun location would be more apropos in the heat of the summer. It has both heat and humidity tolerance and has survived through the summer in Florida in pots. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

The Begonia Nonstop Mocca Pink Shades, Begonia tuberhybrida Nonstop® Mocca Pink Shades, is the most trusted name in tuberous Begonias, and for good reason -- these plants are very heavy-blooming and ultra-dependable season after season. Mocca Pink Shade

The Begonia Nonstop Mocca Yellow, Begonia x tuberhybrida Begonia Nonstop® Mocca Yellow, adds a sizzle of color to that part shade to shade location in your garden. The large, full, double yellow flowers of Nonstop® Mocca Yellow makes a real statement in

The Begonia 'Babywing White', 'Begonia x hybrida'', is an easy care variety that performs all season with a continuous show of color. Flowers 2-3 weeks earlier than Dragon Wing. Upright mounding plants have a controlled habit that is ideal for the landscape. Extremely heat-tolerant and stands up to stressful conditions.

The Begonia 'Babywing Pink', 'Begonia x hybrida', is an easy care variety that performs all season with a continuous show of color. Flowers 2-3 weeks earlier than Dragon Wing. Upright mounding plants have a controlled habit that is ideal for the landscape. Extremely heat-tolerant and stands up to stressful conditions.