Buy begonia tubers for your garden

Posted by Johny Dean on July 31st, 2014

Begonias are some of the most beautiful summer flowers to have in a home. They liven up any place with their beautiful colors and they’re perfect for gardens and shade houses. Online you can find great flower shops where you can buy begonia tubers at discounted prices, so make sure to do some internet to get the best price.

Begonia flowers originate from South and Central America, but they’re also found in India and Indonesia. The merit for the discovery of the species goes to monk and botanist Charles Plumier (1646-1704), who also discovered Fuchsia, Lobelia, Magnolia, and Plumeria. He named the plant after Santo Domingo Governor Michel Begon, a French patron of botany. After the discovery, the flower was exported to Europe, where its beauty soon captured flower lovers’ attention.

Botanists later discovered several types of begonias: Semperflorens, Tuberous and the so-known Perennials. All of them are beautiful, but tuberous begonias impress through their vivid colors and versatility. These plants can be placed in a variety of recipients, from regular window pots to hanging baskets. If you want a plant which looks excellent and doesn’t need much maintenance, buy begonia tubers.

The best time to buy begonia tubers is early summer, so this is the right time to do some online shopping. You should also know a few things about the plant before purchasing it. First of all, you can expect tuberous begonias to be larger and sturdier than the other begonias we mentioned. While Perennials are rather rare and thus more expensive, you’ll have no problem finding tuberous begonias. Moreover, you can choose from a wide variety of colors since begonias have a rich color palette.

Your garden or home will look very colorful and lively if you’ll plant a few red, pink, yellow or multicolored tubers. Begonias require yearly replanting, but you’ll see that it’s not difficult to plant the tubers or to take care of the flowers. These plants can grow nicely even without fertilizers, although – naturally - they’ll grow better and more beautifully if they are well cared for. All in all, you’ll find that begonias are beautiful plants to have around the house.

If you care for the plant well, you won’t need to buy begonia tubers next year, since you can simply save the tubers for next summer. You can do this by lifting the plant and keeping it safe from frost, gradually reducing the amount of water you offer it daily. You should do this in autumn, before the weather gets too cold. In a few weeks, the foliage will dry, and when this happens, you can simply take the tubers and keep them in a cool dry place until next year.

Of course, no one is stopping your from buying begonia tubers if you want to refresh your garden with a few new plants. It’s all up to you. In any case, begonias are really wonderful plants to have around the house – they look great and are easy to care for.

Buy begonia tubers if you want to have a stunning garden. You can find colorful begonias here: wholesale gerbera daisies.

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