Growing Begonias in Your Houston, Texas Garden

Begonias are beautiful and easy to grow, and there are many varieties that do well in the Houston, Texas climate. They can flower in pink, white, red and yellow, in single or double blooms, and they also have very attractive leaves. In addition to brightening up your Houston, Texas garden, they are also a great choice for hanging baskets and container gardens. If you are interested in growing Begonias in your own Houston, Texas garden, try planting some of the varieties below.

Baby Wing White. These low-maintenance Begonias do best when planted in morning or filtered sun, or even full shade. They will flower in pink and white from April through frost in your Houston, Texas garden, and prefer soil with good drainage. These Begonias do very well in containers, and will grow to be about twelve inches tall. They will suffer during an extended freeze, so cover them or move them inside.

River Nile. If you are looking for pink flowers, and pretty bright green leaves edged in brown, try planting these Begonias in your Houston, Texas garden. They do very well when planted in full shade or partial sun, and will bloom all summer for you. These Begonias are a great choice for Houston, Texas shade gardens, and also do very well in containers.

Richmondensis. A good choice for the back of mixed borders, these Begonias can grow to be over two feet tall! They have gorgeous fuchsia flowers that bloom in the spring. Plant them in full shade to filtered sun in your Houston, Texas garden, preferably in well-drained soil. These Begonias are very low maintenance and easy to grow.

Pink Mix. Looking for an interesting flower for your Houston, Texas garden? Try planting these Begonias, which will bloom in spring and summer with clusters of pink flowers. They also have lovely silver leaves that have a pink wash, and which are pink on the underside, too. Plant these Begonias in the spring in your Houston, Texas garden, and expect heights of up to two feet.

Phoenix's Red Heart. These Begonias will bloom in the spring in your garden with beautiful bright red flowers. Plant them in full sun to partial shade in the early spring in your Houston, Texas garden. They also have very pretty red leaves with black edges. These Begonias are a good choice for container gardens.

Oliver Twist. The flowers of this Begonia are a lovely rose color, and the leaves are a very nice dark green. Plant them in the spring in full shade to partial sun, and enjoy their flowers all spring. These Begonias can grow as tall as two feet high, and are a great choice for Houston, Texas shade gardens.

Match Maker. This tall pink flower is a great addition to your Houston, Texas container garden. They have very pretty dark green leaves with white spots, and do best in full to partial shade. These Begonias can reach heights of up to four feet, and will survive the Houston, Texas winter with just a little protection. Plant them in the spring in your garden in well-drained soil.

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