Re: Hardy Begonia

Thank you Gene...I will certainly look for these
in the spring.

--- Gene Bush <genebush@OTHERSIDE.COM> wrote:
> Hello Terri,
>     Hardy begonia is Begonia grandis.  Comes in
> the regular pink blooming
> species and a white blooming form. There is
> also begonia sinensis out there
> that is showing up pretty regular now. Looks
> much like the angle wing
> begonia only smaller and is hardy out in the
> open garden. Pretty much same
> leaf shape, and has the red-backed leaves with
> red stems. Late to emerge
> each year. Goes back out with the first frost.
> Forms colonies from the
> little plants that form in the leaf junctions.
> It is listed as hardy to zone
> 6, but has been through zone 5 weather here on
> several occasions. Easy to
> grow. Just well drained soil... especially the
> winter time... and a bit of
> mulch.
>     I just potted up 4 trays of babies... both
> grandis and sinensis. I
> happen to enjoy them in my garden. Wonderful
> with the afternoon sun coming
> through the leaves.
>     Gene E. Bush
> Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
> www.munchkinnursery.com
> genebush@munchkinnursery.com
> Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana


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