What is a double begonia?

Gardeners love the old -fashioned charm of flowers Begonia and the fact that they are as willing to bloom inside the winter months as they are outside when the weather is warmer. Southern gardeners are particularly happy, because these tender permanent sticks are from season to season if they are not exposed to freezing temperatures. Especially beloved is double Begonia, a hybrid that offers small, pink two -hits pink, red or white flowers. Semperflorens Begonias is usually considered an annual plant used to fill in the areas between perennials. They constantly bloom and double begonia nest between diverse green or rusty leaves. This type of Begonia is commonly referred to as wax begonia due to shiny leaves, although other hybrids with gloomy leaves, similar leaves are also relatively common. They also offer double and single flower, but lack the drama of flowers of other types of begonias. This variety of Begonia sourcesFrom rhizomes rather than seeds or tubers, as well as their cousins.

Another popular type of Begonia is the tubing variety. Tuberous Begonias also come in individual double forms and offer, in addition to more common pink, white and red offers, a much wider range of colors, including yellow, orange and green. The clamping double Begonia appreciates the gardeners for being very easy to start from the shoots and hitchhike from the hanging baskets. While most Begonia lacks the smell, there are several types of tuberous begonias that carry a gentle, light perfume.

Begonias is relatively easy to take care of it is maintained sufficiently humid, but not too much. They do not care about heavy or clay soils and require decent drainage. Algae can be a problem, as well as slugs that are particularly attracted by types of double begonias.

Double Begonias are also appreciated for their willingness to offer their bouquets in the semissnake. As gardeners know, the less light there is, the fewer types of plants that will be a flower. Like Impatiens, Hostas and a handful of others, all types of Begonia happily greet the filtered sunlight. In addition, they are easily promoted from cut -out rhizomes, slipping stems or even the leaves themselves.