Begonias?

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I'm very confused on Begonias.

Are they Annual or Perennial?

Do they come from Bulb or Seed?

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[Steve @ Celtic Farm]

Begonias can be a bit confusing because they come in different varieties with varying characteristics. Here's a quick breakdown:

Annual or Perennial?

• In warmer climates (zones 9-11) - Begonias can be grown as perennials because they can survive year-round.
• In cooler climates - They are typically grown as annuals because they cannot withstand frost.

Bulb or Seed?

• Tuberous Begonias - These come from tubers (bulb-like structures) and are often started indoors before being planted outside. They actually look like a little stuffed hairy mushroom.
• Fibrous Begonias (including Wax Begonias) - These are usually grown from seeds, but you can also find them as starter plants in nurseries.

 

[big rockpile]

Begonias can be a bit confusing because they come in different varieties with varying characteristics. Here's a quick breakdown:

Annual or Perennial?

• In warmer climates (zones 9-11) - Begonias can be grown as perennials because they can survive year-round.
• In cooler climates - They are typically grown as annuals because they cannot withstand frost.

Bulb or Seed?

• Tuberous Begonias - These come from tubers (bulb-like structures) and are often started indoors before being planted outside. They actually look like a little stuffed hairy mushroom.
• Fibrous Begonias (including Wax Begonias) - These are usually grown from seeds, but you can also find them as starter plants in nurseries.

I have both and have 3 from bulbs that are really big and I'm unsure what to do with them.

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[Esther Knapicius]

I have in my garden, HARDY BEGONIAS. they come up every year. I am in zone 6. this year very full. I put a few in other places, and they transfer very well. Came up in two other places nicely this year. Soon they will be shooting up pink flowers. They do make babies. I tend not to mulch so the babies are free to dig into the soil. Now if I can go out and find this again, I did just recently take a picture of my large grouping on my cell.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Here is mine, not in flower yet.

 

[big rockpile]

I'm in Zone 6b so we shall see.

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[Esther Knapicius]

I'm in Zone 6b so we shall see.

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they would work very well for your zone. their babies in early spring are like the adults but about thumb nail size, and usually located in the general area as parents. Again, I don't mulch any.