Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Too many begonias, 1 by hcmcdole

hcmcdole wrote:
Thanks, Sharon. This is the best time of the year for most of them - they've filled out and the colors seem to be more vibrant probably from the cool air. The worst candidates are the thinner leaf canes (mallets) and some rexes due to falling debris ripping the foliage and mildew setting in.

Our local begonia chapter has our annual begonia "dig" tomorrow. Last year I brought home ten for $20 ($2 a piece which goes back into the treasury). I wonder if the couple who host it will have some new surprises this year.

The sky has really been blue lately with white and dark puffy clouds ushering in the cooler air. It makes for good pictures and better spirits.