Can anybody help me find some Rex Begonias - I'm looking for 4 or 5 varieties. I will pay up front for EVERYTHING involved. Also, if anybody knows a website, or a nursery in New England where I can purchase. Someone told me of a place in PA called Otto or Ott something - I don't know if they have a website or anything. Any help is appreciated. Thank you. I'm in needs of some great foliage.
Rosey
Rex Begonia
Rosey, if you don't already know about Logee's in Danielson, CT, you need to check them out
http://www.logees.com/products.asp?dept=25. Their prices are a little higher than most, but they have an incredible selection and it's a really great place to visit.
Another DGer sent me info on Ott's:
Ott's Exotic Plants RR 29 Schwenksville PA 19473
Phone: 610-287-7878
I can't remember if they have a website, but seem to remember that they don't offer mail order.
Often you can pick up some reasonably priced selections of Begonias from Lowes and Home Depot. Their stock is always changing but if you hit it right, sometimes they have some real beauties.
I purchased a few Begonias from Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses in New York last year and was pleased with what I bought. http://www.lyndonlyon.com/Comp%20Plant%20List%20Rex%20B.html Nice selection and prices are a bit better than Logees.
Avant Gardens in Dartmouth http://www.avantgardensne.com/aboutus.asp had listed Begonias in the past although I don't see that they're offering any right now. Might be worth a call to see if they have any available or when they would have some.
Then of course, if you post this in the Northeast Gardening forum
http://davesgarden.com/forums/f/region_ne/all/, some of the locals might be able to help you find a greenhouse close to you that offers Begonias.
And if all else fails, lots of information will be offered in the Begonia forum if you ask.
http://davesgarden.com/forums/f/begonias/all/
Hope this helps you!
Great - thank you Thank you- I didn't realize DG has a begonia forum, I have to check it. I'm so new at this - I get to learn more and more about flowers and plants - when I fall in love with them I go crazy. Thank you for the quick response - I saw some cuttings on EBay they looked terribly sick. Thank so so much.
Hi Rosey.... You might want to check out Plants For Kids,they have a good deal going on..They ship really nice plants and they replaced 3 of mine that I killed..I do love the Rex Begonias too,but I am really doing something wrong here..I've really been reading up on them and still am confused as why their so fussy...Good Luck..!!
Loretta..
Thanks Loretta - I will check them out right now.