A fad in modern architecture and gardening or a necessity to bring back nature into industrialised densely built urban landscapes? Living green walls are becoming more and more popular, so we decided to explore the benefits, installation and maintenance process of these structures. Read on to find out how long they have been around, why so many buildings are having them, and how you can make one for your home.
6 Reasons Why Begonia Flowers Should Be in Every Garden
25.07.2023 - 22:37 / bhg.com
Rob Cardillo
Begonia flowers may not have as big a fan base as say, roses or peonies, but they can be every bit as captivating. Not just the flowers you'll often see at gas stations, begonias are a wildly diverse group of plants. And recent breeding efforts have produced tons of new, exciting varieties to grow outdoors and as houseplants. Plus, unlike other popular flowering plants, begonia plants often sweeten the deal with attractive foliage. So if you think begonia flowers are boring and old-fashioned, here are 6 facts that will change your mind.
Begonias are known for their wide range of leaf colors, but you'll also find begonia flowers in all sorts of hues. The more common colors of white, yellow, and pink have broadened dramatically in recent years to include a full range of colors including red, orange, and peach. Through traditional breeding practices, many begonia varieties are now available with multi-colored blooms that provide a show that rivals roses in their complexity and intensity.
Robert Cardillo
Flowers across the world of plants come in a variety of forms, from simple and insignificant to complex and flamboyant. This variation exists across all the different types of begonias, which makes for an exciting group to grow.
So what are single and double flowers? Single flower forms are what is typically found in nature and for single begonia flowers, they commonly have as few as two petals, but often four. They’re beautiful, but not necessarily ostentatious. Double-flowered begonias, on the other hand, are found in cultivation and have lots of petals, to the point where they look almost like camellias or roses. These larger flowers require more energy from the plants, but are very showy throughout their
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