When crushed, the dark green leaves expel the marigold aroma. Tolerates drought and needs moderately fertile soil. Disease and pest free. Good for borders and containers. Begonia x tuberhybrida.
Flowers are an unusual combination of yellow with orange-red petal edges.
Begonias are hard to start from seed, so look for small pots in garden centers this spring. The foliage is dark green. The bicolor pattern varies from plant to plant. The plant may form tubers you can save for next year. Needs adequate moisture and moderately fertile soil.