Did any of you happen to see the article in the June 2012 issue of Country Living Magazine on Sean Conway's beautiful Rhode Island garden & his collection of Rex Begonia's??
In case you didn't, below are a few that were pictured:
I would be hardpressed to pick a favorite, they are ALL so beautiful.
Foliage like this is every bit as striking as any flower.
After viewing that photo, I was off on a Rex begonia quest! (maybe I should unsubscribe to these garden friendly magazines that get my checkbook in trouble???)
Because now three Rex Begonias call my garden "home."
B. rex 'Curly Fireflush:'
B. rex 'Raspberry Swirl:'
and B. rex 'Fireworks:'
The plants are all quite small but I hope by the end of summer to show you a much bigger, better display.
Not equal to the one in the article, mind you, but we all have to start somewhere. :-)
I also need to do some reading on wintering them over. These are definitely the kind of plants you want to keep alive year after year....
Who needs flowers when you have foliage as pretty as this. I think my Mom used to have one of these begonias, but I haven't seen one in years. I have forgotten how striking they are.
Posted by: Jennifer | July 05, 2012 at 07:41 AM
I love 'Curly fireflush'! Great name and great foliage!
Posted by: PlantPostings | July 05, 2012 at 07:36 PM
Kathleen, please do not tempt me to buy any more houseplants! I no longer enjoy the ones I have, they stress me out instead because they take so long to water and care for. But you're right, those begonias are gorgeous!
Posted by: RobinL | July 06, 2012 at 01:42 PM
I love Rex Begonias, I always hesitate buying them cuz I can't figure out where I would put them!
Posted by: Janet, The Queen of Seaford | July 06, 2012 at 03:57 PM