Instead, place them in filtered light, such as beneath high, thin tree canopies.
Some varieties of begonias tolerate sunlight better than others.
This plant falls into the category of wax begonias that have fibrous roots.
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Variegated begonias need partial exposure to the sun to maintain the color development on their foliage.
Solenia ‘Dusty Rose’ Begonia
This is a beautiful tuberous begonia hybrid developed as a trademarked variety.
The leaves are succulent and heart-shaped, remaining green throughout the year.
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This variety requires more sun than other varieties.
The underside of the leaves has a reddish tone which gives them special appeal inhanging baskets.
This variety, a fibrous-rooted jot down, needs some light sun to grow properly.
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It is a larger begonia that assumes a shrubby shape and blooms constantly.
Place the plants in an area sheltered from the wind to prevent bud drop.
Cocktail Series Begonia
Dark-leafed begonias can take the suns heat better than green-leafed varieties.
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They can be planted in partial or full sun locations.
The cocktail series(Begonia semperflorens)offers white, light pink, and red flowers.
This fibrous-rooted wax begonia variety does not produce seeds and therefore needs no pinching or deadheading.
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This plant should be grown in a location that is shaded from the hot afternoon sun.
Angel wing begonias are also classified as cane-like begonias because of their long stems that look like bamboo canes.
you’re able to pinch back these plants during the growing season to promote bushier growth.
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It needsbright filtered lightto grow properly indoors.
Rex Begonias
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Therex begonias(Begonia rex var.
‘Pink Charming’ and ‘Duarten’ suggest a stained glass effect that comes from rich veining and stippling.
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The foliage has dark green leaves with light polka dots that are grey or silver in color.
Meanwhile, underside of the leaves are a surprising burnt orange color, adding to its visual appeal.
Its charming hanging clusters of flowers are pink, white, or coral.
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This will help you figure out whether it’s fibrous-rooted, tubular or rhizomatous.
If your begonia plant comes back the next year, it is a perennial.
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