The genus Begonia includes more than 1,300 species and countless hybrids which are broken into several classes according to their appearance and cultural requirements. However, many begonias are ...

A rex begonia named Escargot makes me smile. With one glance at the snail-like spiraling pattern of the green and silver leaves, there’s no doubt how this beauty got its name. I’ve had my Escargot for ...

Dear Jane: I grew a begonia in an outdoor container last season. It's called Escargot, and I would like to propagate it. How do I do this? Dear Joan: Depending on the type of begonia, propagation is ...

Begonias are an underappreciated plant. There are so many types, forms and sizes that there’s one for every pot of annuals or in-ground planting scheme. Some thrive, even flower, in deep shade and ...

Never mind the flowers, it’s the foliage that impresses when it comes to these amazing plants It’s that time of year again: when the glossy pages of bedding plant catalogues land on your door mat, ...