Planting & Growing Flower Bulbs : How to Dig & Store Tuberous Begonias
Tuberous begonias are flower bulbs that thrive in shady locations, produce large flowers and can be enjoyed throughout the summer. Dig and store ...
Big Begonias A 'must have' in next year's landscape
If you're looking for a big begonia that can take full sun, then by all means remember the word 'Big'. Big is a hot new series of begonias that came out three or so years ago and has leaped off the trial charts.
Now you may be asking why I am talking begonias in the dead of winter. To be honest, it is like therapy, taking our mind off winter as we wishfully think about getting our fingers in the warm spring soil.
Besides, there are so many great new flowers I've got to start early and Big deserves its place in the spotlight. You might wonder about the name. Is it big? You bet your bottom dollar it is - Texas-size. Big, which comes in three colors, reaches about 18 inches tall and as wide. Good fertile soil will find it pushing 24 inches plus.
The three colors are Big Red with bronze leaf, Big Red with green leaf and Big Rose with bronze leaf. It's kind of funny - when we all saw it at the California Pack Trials , it commanded immediate attention. But the question everyone had was, how would it perform back home.
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All about begonias, a summer-long joy if you start now Q: I saved the tuberous begonia bulbs from last year, and they all look good - no rot or anything. When do I start them? A: Congratulations on saving your |
Gardening calendar: April 2010, week 4
Plant summer-flowering bulbs Healthy bulbs should feel firm, whether begonias, canna lilies or dahlias. Choose a sunny, free-draining spot and plant
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A look short on formality, but not planning
I tried the trend of scattering myriad Dutch bulbs in a bed, including lily-flowered, early, mid, late and species tulips, grape hyacinths, crocuses, and more »
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In the garden: There's work and planting to be done in the early spring In the garden: There's work and planting to be done in the early springI confess I have already ordered bulbs and seeds to combat winter malaise — including the coveted Scentiment begonia bulbs that really do scent the summer |
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Bulbs ready to burst in garden Tuberous begonias and gloxinia develop tuberous stems at the surface of the soil. Dahlias, day lilies and sweet potato vines grow from tuberous roots. |
