Bring Color to Your Landscaping with Begonias: Bold Color and Easy Care for Every Landscape

Feb 3

At Professional Landscape Design, we love begonias for their vibrant blooms, lush foliage, and versatility across garden styles. With over 2,000 species and countless hybrids, begonias offer a dazzling palette of colors—from fiery reds and coral oranges to soft pinks, creamy whites, and sunny yellows. Whether you're designing shady beds, container gardens, or hanging baskets, there's a begonia variety to match your vision and thrive in Texas conditions.

Growth Rate & Care

Begonias prefer partial shade to filtered sunlight, making them ideal for porches, under trees, or north-facing beds. They thrive in well-drained, humus-rich soil with consistent moisture—never soggy, but never bone dry. Water at the base to avoid fungal issues and keep foliage dry when possible. Most varieties appreciate moderate humidity, and potted begonias benefit from pebble trays. Fertilize lightly every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced, diluted fertilizer to encourage blooms and healthy foliage.

There are four main types of begonias: wax begonias (great for bedding and full sun), tuberous begonias (prized for large, showy flowers), rhizomatous begonias (known for bold foliage like Rex varieties), and cane begonias (including angel wing types with tall stems and cascading blooms). Each type offers unique textures and growth habits, from compact mounds to trailing stems perfect for hanging baskets. Many are self-cleaning, meaning spent blooms drop naturally—less maintenance, more beauty.

Color options are nearly endless. Popular cultivars include ‘Dragon Wing Red’ for bold impact, ‘Cocktail Series’ with bronze foliage and pink blooms, and ‘Nonstop Yellow’ for cheerful brightness. Rex begonias dazzle with patterned leaves in silver, plum, and green, while tuberous types bloom in double-petaled reds, oranges, and whites. Mixing varieties allows for dynamic layering of color and texture, especially when paired with ferns, impatiens, or ornamental grasses.

Landscape Design

Professional Landscape Design incorporates begonias into both residential and commercial landscapes for season-long color and curb appeal. Whether you're refreshing a shady bed, designing a vibrant container display, or adding elegance to a storefront, begonias deliver impact with minimal fuss. Ready to explore the perfect palette for your space? Let’s bring your landscaping to life.