Basic Information Common Name: Peacock Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia pavonina Native Habitat: Humid, shaded forests of Malaysia, specifically in the understory of rainforests in areas of high humidity and elevation. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia pavonina, commonly known as the Peacock Begonia, is a captivating species celebrated for i
Raspberry Swirl Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Raspberry Swirl Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Raspberry Swirl’ Native Habitat: Hybrid – not found in the wild. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Raspberry Swirl’ is a captivating cultivar within the vast and diverse Begonia genus. Unlike species begonias that are discovered in
Passing Storm Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Passing Storm Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Passing Storm’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; Origin unknown, cultivated variety. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Passing Storm’ is a captivating cultivar, a testament to the artistry of plant breeders. Unlike species found in the wild with tra
Moonlit Snow Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Moonlit Snow Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Moonlit Snow’ Native Habitat: Hybrid, origin unclear, but Begonias are commonly from tropical and subtropical regions. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Moonlit Snow’ is a captivating cultivar of Begonia, celebrated for its striking foliage
Marmaduke Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Marmaduke Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Marmaduke’ Native Habitat: Hybrid cultivar, origin uncertain, likely Southeast Asia or South America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Marmaduke’ is a captivating hybrid cultivar of the genus Begonia, celebrated for its striking foliage and o
Manaus Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Manaus Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Manaus’ Native Habitat: Hybrid cultivar; parent species originate from South America History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Manaus’ is a captivating hybrid cultivar, celebrated for its striking foliage and relatively easy care. Its precise origin and
Corallina de Lucerna Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Corallina de Lucerna Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Corallina de Lucerna’ Native Habitat: Hybrid cultivar; Origins traced to France History / Discovery / Cultivator The Begonia ‘Corallina de Lucerna’ is a striking example of the cane-like begonias, a group renowned for their upright growth h
Indian Summer Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Indian Summer Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Indian Summer’ Native Habitat: Hybrid cultivar; origin: uncertain, likely Southeast Asia parentage. History / Discovery / Cultivator ‘Indian Summer’ Begonia is a captivating hybrid cultivar prized for its vibrant foliage and unique characteristics
Fedor Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Fedor Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Fedor’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; exact origins obscured, cultivated, not naturally occurring. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Begonia ‘Fedor’ is a captivating example of the creativity and skill involved in horticultural hybridization. As a cultivated
Erythrophylla Helix Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Erythrophylla Helix Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Erythrophylla Helix’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; Parent species from South America History / Discovery / Cultivator The Begonia ‘Erythrophylla Helix’ is not a naturally occurring species but rather a cultivated hybrid, adding to its intrigue. It