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Begonia semperflorens - hybrid fibrous-rooted begonia having broad-ovate green to bronze-red leaves and small clusters of white or pink or red flowers; widely used as a bedding plant

wax begonia

begonia - any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes

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Bold and beautiful Begonia semperflorens Organdy Mixed is grown from F1 seed - the best quality seed on the market.

OFFER of the week; Gardening club

A stunning mixture of Begonia semperflorens Organdy Mixed, grown from F1 Seed, the best quality seed on the market.

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That said, some seed-raised plants, including busy Lizzies and Begonia semperflorens, will flower well and long in the right conditions.

Broad spectrum of bedding colour; You're spoilt for choice when picking patio plants

Use key plants such as bedding geraniums, begonia semperflorens, fuchsias and verbenas that are still in peak condition to build new recipes.

Lots for the pots; Give patios a colourful lift

Good fillers include busy Lizzies or Begonia semperflorens.

TRAIL-BLAZERS; It's not too late to get up some hanging baskets, so here's all you need to know about creating a stunning display that you can enjoy until well into autumn

Good fillers include busy Lizzies or Begonia semperflorens, which will add extra volume.

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Good fillers include busy Lizzies or Begonia semperflorens, which will plants, choose one bulky trailing plant such as Petunia 'Surfinia', which will run down the sides and underneath.

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It is a large group within the begonia family called fibrous begonias, known botanically as Begonia semperflorens ("always flowering'').

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Two Begonia semperflorens cultivars, Sweetheart Mix and BabyWing White, were used.

Alginate encapsulation of Begonia microshoots for short-term storage and distribution

I have grown Begonia semperflorens Organdy Mixed for the last two summers and can thoroughly recommend them as a superb alternative.

Patriotic petunias survived rain; Garden Watch

Big double flowers of Non-stop begonias make a great centrepiece and dwarf Begonia semperflorens will be in demand as a replacement for Busy Lizzies, now being discouraged because of susceptibility to Downy Mildew disease.

Plant up a royal salute

Use a heated propagator to sow half-hardy annuals and other bedding plants including antirrhinums, African marigolds, Begonia semperflorens, gazanias and lobelias.

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