Re: tuberous begonias
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] tuberous begonias
- From: N* S*
- Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:38:55 -0400
Thanks for all the info on begonias. From my reading it does seem like the
"nonstops" are the way to go. It's probably too late now--but does anyone
know where these can be mail-ordered?
Nancy S. (NYC, zone 6B)
> I also grow tuberous begonias in shade each year and enjoy them a
>lot. Mine are purchased as bedding plants in April and planted in pots that
>circle the base of a bird bath, so they are watered regularly but have good
>drainage in the pots.
> In the past, I had trouble with begonias dying in the heat and
>humidity of the Midwest. I think the secret here is to stick with the
>"Nonstop Begonias" since this variety is summer tolerant.
>
>Susan and David in Urbana, Illinois, zone 5b
>
