Annuals · 11 varieties
Tuberous Begonia
The dinner-plate doubles. Tuberous begonias want shade or morning sun only — hot afternoon light scorches them — and they bloom hard from planting until frost.
- Light
- Shade to part shade
- Height
- 8–12″
- Habit
- Upright and bushy
- Containers
- Good in pots
- Edible
- The flower petals tangy and lemony · a few at a time; skip if you have gout or kidney stones · edible flowers
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs roots and tubers most of all · ASPCA
The 11 Tuberous Begonia varieties we grow
9 of our 11 have photos so far. Tap the on any variety to save it to your list, or tap a photo to see it larger. Availability changes daily — call (763) 742-8774 for what’s on the bench today.
The other begonias we grow
They share a name but they are not the same plant — light needs and size differ:
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Grown chemical-free in our own greenhouses in East Bethel. Not sure which begonia suits your spot? Call (763) 742-8774 and we’ll walk you through it.