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A genus of deciduous
or evergreen, shrubs, small tree-like plants, perennials and annuals.
Most Begonias grown
in the garden produce spectacular flowering plants, either by virtue of
their flower size, or multitudinous numbers of individual blooms, which are
produced in a full spectrum of vibrant colours from the purest whites,
through pastel shades of apricot, pink, orange, yellow, and red, right
up to solid colours.
There are also types
grown specifically for their attractive patterned foliage.
However, the plants
we are most familiar with are the small fibrous rooted bedding plants Begonia
semperflorens so widely used in bedding schemes throughout the UK.
Yet, the most magnificent flowers are produced by the tuberous
varieties, with upright forms that are best suited to the garden, and
pendant varieties used to produce spectacular hanging baskets.
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