begonia
noun
be·go·nia
bi-ˈgō-nyə 
: any of a large genus (Begonia of the family Begoniaceae, the begonia family) of tropical or subtropical herbs and shrubs that have asymmetrical leaves and are widely cultivated as ornamentals
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Try some French marigolds, short snapdragon varieties, or begonias.
Add a spiller, such as petunias or sweet potato vines, to cascade down the front of the pot.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
While some types of begonias will take full sun, almost all thrive in part shade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
Annuals to plant: bachelor buttons, begonias, calendula, celosia, cosmos, larkspur, marigold, nasturtium, pansies, petunias, primrose, snapdragons, statice, stock, sunflowers, sweet pea and zinnias
A healthy plant that suddenly wilts and dies may be a victim of verticillium or fusarium wilt.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The garden will replace delphiniums and carnations on display in the conservatory in late spring with begonias and zinnias in the summer, and chrysanthemums and asters in the fall.
—Jane L. Levere, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
While some types of begonias will take full sun, almost all thrive in part shade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
Annuals to plant: bachelor buttons, begonias, calendula, celosia, cosmos, larkspur, marigold, nasturtium, pansies, petunias, primrose, snapdragons, statice, stock, sunflowers, sweet pea and zinnias
A healthy plant that suddenly wilts and dies may be a victim of verticillium or fusarium wilt.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The garden will replace delphiniums and carnations on display in the conservatory in late spring with begonias and zinnias in the summer, and chrysanthemums and asters in the fall.
—Jane L. Levere, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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“Begonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/begonia. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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begonia
noun
be·go·nia
bi-ˈgō-nyə
: any of a large genus of tropical herbs often grown for their colorful leaves and bright waxy flowers
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