Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Bergenias are NOT Begonias are they??, 0 by hcmcdole

hcmcdole wrote:
Rex are rhizomatous too but have the original rex Putzey somewhere in its lineage. Whereas most rhizomatous will keep most of their leaves through winter, rexes usually drop all of theirs and go into a semi-dormant state needing some water but not a lot. Of course there are a lot of exceptions to this. Rexes are susceptible to mildew problems too. I think that is why so many folks eschew the rex begonia but if you love vibrant colors then surely you can find a spot for a rex or two?

Here is an exciting begonia - 'Deco Twirl'