One of the most popular bedding plants grown, Begonias flower from spring until frost. Colors range from white to pink to vivid red. Some varieties have bronze foliage and some green variegated with white.
Some varieties are more sun tolerant than others.
Bright foliage, plant from tubers or transplants. Best heat -tolerant and sun tolerant Strap leafed varieties are White Wing, Pink Gem and Red Frill. Many new varieties of Celosia have been developed in recent years which far extend the use of the plant. Colors range from cream to yellow, gold, pink and red. Flower types vary from fasciated convoluted combs to feathery spikes.