Begonias

Troy Marden shows off the striking foliage and the pretty flowers of begonias. This popular plant can be grown indoors and out, and is low maintenance too. For more information, www.tennesseetropicals.com

Plants Featured in this Clip

Begonia bipinnatifida (Fern-leaved Begonia)
Begonia brevirimosa

Gardener Extras

Begonia rex are prized for their colorfully patterned and interestingly shaped leaves.
The begonia family contains more than 1,300 species and hybrids, many of which are commonly grown as potted foliage plants.
Begonias can be propagated by stem cuttings, leaf cuttings and division. American Begonia Society www.begonias.org www.tennesseetropicals.co

Troy B. Marden

Troy is a passionate plantsman, garden writer and tour guide, leading garden tours across America and around the world. He writes regularly for some of the country’s top gardening magazines, and his blog, Gardener|Cook, has become popular with plant lovers and food lovers alike. He has been gardening since he was four years old and if it has to do with plants or gardening, he has probably grown it or done it at some point in his career!