Begonia Growing in New Zealand
by Ian McNeur Being a narrow island country between latitudes 341 and 480 south, New Zealand has a relatively mild climate without extremes of heat and cold. Because of this, tuberous begonias can be grown in a partly shaded place outdoors, or in a shade house...
Tuberous Begonias: Most Spectacular Flowers
A group of ×tuberhybrida blooming at Butchart Gardens, Victoria BC. Spectacular and diverse, the tuberous Begonia group is ignored by some because these plants usually have annual dormant periods. But enthusiasts scoff at this inconvenience because some of the...
Spotlight on: B. sutherlandii
B. sutherlandii is a native of Natal, and was discovered by P.C. Sutherland, in 1864…
It’s Easy to Grow Tuberous Begonias
SOIL PREPARATION:Tuberous begonias can survive in many types of soils. The most important factor to be considered in preparing any soil for begonia is PERFECT DRAINAGE. A good potting mixture would consist of four parts well decayed mulch (leaf mold or forest humus),...
Growing Tuberous Begonias in Michigan
Our routine is to place the tuber in lunch bags in separate cubicles of booze boxes…
