About
Begonia evansiana is a species of Begonia in the family Begoniaceae. As with other begonias, individual plants carry separate male and female flowers on the same plant and the blooms have petals but no sepals. In the UK it typically flowers from June to October. It is most often treated as an indoor ornamental or a summer container plant in cooler climates.
About the genus
Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains more than 2,000 different plant species, distributed primarily across tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America, with Africa considered the center of origin. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates, or cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colorful flowers, which have petals but no sepals.
Wikipedia contributors, "Begonia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Begonia
In the garden
Begonia evansiana belongs to the large genus Begonia within the family Begoniaceae. The Begonia genus is primarily distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas, with many species adapted to moist, shaded habitats; individual begonias can be terrestrial (upright-stemmed), rhizomatous or tuberous in habit. Begonia flowers are unisexual on the same plant and bear petals without sepals. In cooler UK conditions this species is generally cultivated under glass or kept as a houseplant, while in milder weather it is commonly moved outdoors into containers or sheltered summer positions. Many begonia species suit a moist, frost-free environment and are used where summer display is wanted; Begonia evansiana follows that pattern and produces flowers from June to October. Use it in a conservatory, heated greenhouse or on a summer patio where it can be appreciated close to hand. Expect a succession of separate male and female blooms through the summer and into early autumn, providing floral interest across the stated flowering period.
More in the Begonia genus
- Begonia 'Blitz'
- Begonia 'Cascade Florence' (T/d)
- Begonia 'Comtesse Louise Erdõdy' (R)
- Begonia 'Otto Foster'
- Begonia 'Phil Ormes'
- Begonia 'Sparkle'
- Begonia coccinea (C)angelwing begonia
- Begonia cubensisCuban holly
