Elatior begonia (Begonia x hiemalis) is a fast-growing flowering plant with fleshy, heart-shaped green foliage and blossoms that come in vibrant yellow, orange, red, pink, coral, and white colors.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Begonias are one of the largest groups of flowering plants with more than 2,000 species and more than ...

Reviewed by Debra LaGattuta Rex begonia, also known as painted-leaf or fancy-leaf begonia, showcases large variegated leaves with vibrant hues of green, red, silver, and purple. This plant can grow to ...

Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

In spring garden centers stock a tempting variety of brightly colored tuberous begonias that are hard to resist. Gardeners have a tremendous choice of flower color in shades of orange, pink, yellow, ...

Dear Helen: Begonias are puzzling me. What are the little bushy ones with shiny leaves? They are so different from large-flowered hanging basket begonias or even the bushy potted kind sold as house ...

Oh, the flamboyance and theatre of brightly colored begonias. You either love them or hate them, but if you fit into the former category, knowing how to exploit them for all their flowering potential ...