Comments on Northern Gardeners Almanac What's happening in northern gardens: Rex Begonia

Aw, you fell for them... That's sweet. I still...

2011-11-28T15:22:49.981-08:00

Aw, you fell for them... That's sweet. I still don't like them but if I re-read your post I might be swayed. :))

Happy belated Thanksgiving!

Hi Melanie I love the colourful leaves a lot. Haha...

2011-11-24T11:19:22.347-08:00

Hi Melanie
I love the colourful leaves a lot. Haha, to me, it's like taking the easy way out. I won't have to worry about flowers, when the leaves are already colourful :)

Ev

I've killed a few rex begonias in my time. The...

2011-11-23T15:00:34.914-08:00

I've killed a few rex begonias in my time. They can be tricky but ever so beautiful when well grown. Such a variety too!

Andrea- I only like the ones with colourful leaves...

2011-11-23T07:30:19.318-08:00

Andrea- I only like the ones with colourful leaves and I doubt I will get anymore because my house is small. :)
Helen- I haven't seen the spiral leaf ones. I'll have to keep visiting the nursery through the winter.

It's hard to beat the tropical begonias for di...

2011-11-22T19:28:39.429-08:00

It's hard to beat the tropical begonias for diversity of foliage. Have you seen the spiral leaf ones?

I smiled when you said you don't like them, an...

2011-11-22T18:51:55.780-08:00

I smiled when you said you don't like them, and now you love it already! I guess propinquity is the reason. I like begonias because of those texture, however i am not trying because we have very hot climate and it truly gets very dry in the dry season, and very wet in the wet season. Both our seasons are begonia's enemies. But you now love them, huh! LOL.