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Back to SearchBegonia top ten part 9: Begonia 'Thurstonii'
Episode 281
Today I consider the only shrublike begonia that made it into my top ten: Begonia 'Thurstonii'.
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2 years, 10 months ago
Begonia top ten part 8: the fierce begonia
Episode 281
The fierce begonia, Begonia ferox, has leaves with a dramatic feature that any punk would love - that's why they are number eight in my top ten begon…
2 years, 10 months ago
Begonia top ten part 7: the sun-changing begonia
Episode 281
Today's begonia has a special skill: rapidly changing colour when exposed to extra light. Find out why Begonia solimutata deserves a place in my bego…
2 years, 10 months ago
Begonia top ten part 6: the super hairy begonia
Episode 281
Begonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata) doesn't seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatou…
2 years, 10 months ago
Begonia top ten part 5: the beefsteak begonia
Episode 281
Introducing number five in my top ten: the beefsteak begonia, Begonia 'Erythrophylla'.
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2 years, 10 months ago
Begonia top ten part 4: Begonia 'Lucerna'
Episode 281
I LOVE this beautiful cane begonia which is number four in my list of top ten begonias. It grows to a majestic 2m tall and is more tolerant than you'…
2 years, 10 months ago
Begonia top ten part 3: the iron cross begonia
Episode 281
Third on my list of top ten begonias for the average living room is the iron cross begonia, Begonia masoniana, a true showstopper of a species that h…
2 years, 11 months ago
Begonia top ten part 2: the Polkadot begonia
Episode 281
Find out everything you need to know about the second of my top ten begonias for the average room - the gorgeously spotty polkadot begonia, Begonia m…
2 years, 11 months ago
Part 1: introducing my top ten Begonias
Episode 281
I introduce my top ten begonias, starting with the eyelash begonia, Begona bowerae - an absolutely brilliant and tough begonia species everyone can g…
2 years, 11 months ago
Citrus and other fruit to grow as houseplants
Episode 280
Struggling to keep your potted citrus alive? I chat to Byron Martin of Logee's Greenhouses to find out his top tips for keep lemons, limes and more a…
2 years, 11 months ago