Basic Information Common Name: Foxtail Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia foxtail Native Habitat: Southeastern Brazil History / Discovery / Cultivator The Begonia foxtail, with its distinctive cascading inflorescences resembling a fox’s tail, is a captivating addition to the Begonia family. Originating from the humid rainforests of Southeastern

Basic Information Common Name: Partita Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia partita Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia partita is a captivating species endemic to the island of Madagascar, where it thrives in the humid, shaded environments of the eastern rainforests. Its discovery and subsequent introduction to cultivat

Basic Information Common Name: Martin’s Mystery Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Martin’s Mystery’ Native Habitat: Hybrid, origin unknown. History / Discovery / Cultivator ‘Martin’s Mystery’ Begonia is a captivating hybrid shrouded in intrigue. Its exact parentage and origins remain a mystery, hence the fi

Basic Information Common Name: Linda Dawn Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Linda Dawn’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; parentage from South America and Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Linda Dawn’ is a captivating hybrid begonia, a testament to the artistry of plant breeders who seek to combine the best traits of diff

Basic Information Common Name: Little Brother Montgomery Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Little Brother Montgomery’ Native Habitat: Hybrid, origin not specifically defined; generally tropical. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Little Brother Montgomery’ is a captivating cultivar that exemplifies the remarkable dive

Basic Information Common Name: Immense Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Immense’ Native Habitat: Hybrid – Origin not specifically defined. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Immense’ is a cultivated hybrid, meaning it doesn’t have a single, identifiable point of origin in the wild. Its creation results fr

Basic Information Common Name: Connie Boswell Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Connie Boswell’ Native Habitat: Hybrid origin; parent species are native to tropical and subtropical regions. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Connie Boswell’ is a captivating hybrid begonia, a testament to the art and science of plant b

Basic Information Common Name: Black Truffle Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Black Truffle’ Native Habitat: Primarily cultivated; origin likely Southeast Asia (hybrid). History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Black Truffle’ is a relatively recent introduction to the world of cultivated begonias. Its origins lie in the ha

Basic Information Common Name: Evans’s Hardy Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana Native Habitat: China, Japan, Korea History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana, commonly known as Evans’s Hardy Begonia, boasts a fascinating history steeped in botanical exploration and horticultural appreciatio

Basic Information Common Name: Hardy Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia grandis Native Habitat: China, Japan, and Korea. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia grandis, commonly known as the Hardy Begonia, stands out among its genus for its remarkable cold hardiness. This characteristic has made it a popular choice for gardeners in temperate climat