A rex begonia named Escargot makes me smile. With one glance at the snail-like spiraling pattern of the green and silver leaves, there’s no doubt how this beauty got its name. I’ve had my Escargot for ...

The genus Begonia includes more than 1,300 species and countless hybrids which are broken into several classes according to their appearance and cultural requirements. However, many begonias are ...

When you picture a begonia, you probably imagine the pink or red perennial that blooms in flower boxes and on suburban lawns. However, there are actually more than 2,000 types of begonias, and many of ...

The rex begonia is sometimes referred to as the fancy-leaf begonia or painted-leaf begonia, and for good reason. These semi-tropical perennials are beloved for their stunning variegated leaves in ...

Rex begonia, also commonly known as painted-leaf begonia or fancy-leaf begonia, is known for its large variegated leaves in brightly colored shades of green, red, silver, and even purple. Rex begonia ...

This time of year, I find myself craving color around my house. Many stores will have great specials on indoor plants this time of year. A little greenery certainly is a pick-me-up, but what about ...

Haute designers have grabbed tangerine red, eggplant and earth tones to define 2012's color palette. This combination of richness and warm ocher may be found in wall paint, floral arrangements, ...

Among the most free-flowering of bedding plants, begonias are prized for their colourful flowers. But if you thought they were just a summer plant, then you’re missing out – some varieties really come ...

What’s new for 2015? I noted a few interesting trends — some new, some not — among this year’s several hundred “miracle” introductions. Hydrangeas remain hot. L.A. Dreamin’ breaks the mold by blending ...

The “discovery” of rex begonias was a very serendipitous event. There are a couple versions of the story floating around, but the most dramatic one says that back in 1856 Belgian horticulturalist Jean ...