From fabulous houseplants to long-flowering bedding and lush exotics, there is a begonia for every home. Hazel Sillver looks ...

The name Begonia honours Michel Bégon (1638 - 1710 ... USES Cut flowers, bedding plants, hanging baskets or vertical gardens. BEST CLIMATE/POSITION Can be grown outside in warm, humid climates ...

Some smaller seeds, such as begonia, are trickier to grow ... Water plants daily in the summer - plants in containers and hanging baskets may need watering twice a day during dry weather.

Perfect for pots and hanging baskets, those with less space or wanting to add floral features to the front of their house might look to begonias. Again, these plants should be protected from frost ...

Most are planted as plug plants or small plants in spring, but some can be planted as tubers. They prefer partial shade, so begonias are a good choice if your patio isn't sunny. Another good choice ...