Begonia
Trailing Begonia, Climbing Begonia
Begoniaceae
Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, Flowers
These have stems thattrail or climb, depending on howyou train them. They bloom sporadicallyduring warm weatherand are well suited to hangingbasket culture or planting in theground where well protected.They need conditions similar tothose for tuberous begonias,though trailing types are notlifted for storage. Examplesinclude hybrid ‘Potpourri’, withstrongly scented deep pink flowers,and one of its parents, B.solananthera, with glossy lightgreen leaves and fragrant whiteflowers with red centers. B. glabrahas trailing stems to 3 ft.long, with heart-shaped, brightgreen leaves and profuse whiteflowers in winter and spring.
Ochna serrulata
This South African shrub grows slowly to 4–8 ft. high and wide. Oblong leaves are leathery, fine tooth...
Pittosporum rhombifolium
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Begonia
Like rex begonias, these growfrom a rhizome. Although somehave handsome flowers, theyare grown primari...
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