I absolutely adore hardy begonias, specifically Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana. They line the front of our cabin, bursting with dainty pink blooms by summer. In early spring, it’s a joy to see them reseed themselves. These shade-loving beauties (will tolerate some sun too) are hardy in zones 6-9, resilient, and low-maintenance. I literally ignore them! They naturally spread but are easy to manage.
Hardy begonias are perfect for zones 6-9. They’re resilient, low-maintenance, and easy to manage. They’re also great for sharing with other gardeners because they grow bulbils (pronounced “BUHL-bilz”) or baby bulbs at the leaf axil where the leaf meets the stem. This happens in the late fall making propagation a breeze.
So—add it to your list and in the fall we will revisit for propagation and I’ll show you exactly how to do it!
Now that’s BombDiggity
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