Begonia boliviensis

Bolivian begonia, Tuberous Begonia

Begonia boliviensis, photo 1

Description

A tuberous herbaceous plant, grown as an annual primarily to enhance balconies and terraces with its lush blooms, featuring cascades of hanging flowers in a wide variety of colours, which appear from mid-spring until early autumn; in some varieties, the foliage also has ornamental value, with elegant and unique hues. Its trailing habit makes it suitable for planters, hanging baskets and hanging pots, including in mixed arrangements with other ornamental plants.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Angiospermae
Order
Cucurbitales
Family
Begoniaceae
Genus
Begonia
Species
Begonia boliviensis
Synonyms (1)
  • Begonia argentinensis

Varieties (6)