Easy to please
Begonias are among the
most carefree container
plants. Keep them indoors
year-round, or move them
in and out with the seasons.
Provide bright, indirect light
and occasional fertilizer;
let soil dry between watering.
Begonias enjoy summers
outside when protected
from wind and direct sun.
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2. ‘PINK MINX’
This “angel wing”
type of begonia
grows upright to
2 -3 feet. Pinch
back young plants
to thicken.
4. ‘MARMADUKE
Even easier to
grow than most
begonias,
‘Marmaduke’
boasts fascinating
leaf patterns.
1. ‘FIREFLUSH’
Rich colors, a layer
of soft hair, and
highly fragrant
blooms make this
begonia a feast
for the senses.
3. B.
BOWERAE
This so-called
“eyelash” begonia
stays relatively
small, so it’s great
for windowsills
and terrariums.
5. ‘CAPRICORN’
The captivating
spiral form of this
begonia turns the
colorful leaves into
conversation
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pieces,
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For buying information see gage 125.
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JAN JARY
2009
~J~J
