With the great variety of begonia, the decision can sometimes be difficult. We show what you should pay particular attention to when buying begonias.
With all this diversity, nothing helps: A decision has to be made. We have summarized the most important criteria for you on how to find the right one begonia (begonia) Find.
You can actually buy them anywhere. There is hardly a flower shop that does not have the begonia in its range. The large number of different types and varieties does not make your decision any easier. A large part of the begonia species that exist worldwide have not even made it into the European trade. But the selection is still more than big enough.
Buying begonias: you should pay attention to this
If you would like to buy a begonia, you should first be clear about which species is suitable for you. If you would like a plant for your apartment, there are numerous elegant leaf begonia species. Should it be more colourful, then the Elatior begonias (
begonia x hiemalis) might be right for you. But there is also a large selection for outdoors. The well-known ice begonias (Begonia semperflorens), while most species such as the large-flowered bulbous begonias (begonia x tuberhybrida) prefer the shadow. An overview of the most important Begonia species and cultivars we have put together for you here. If you would like to be able to enjoy the plant in the coming year without much effort, then you should opt for a more frost-tolerant species such as the Japanese slate leaf (Begonia grandis) decide. About hardy begonias you'll find here.Type selection:
- The flowering Elatior begonias or decorative leaf begonias are suitable as houseplants
- Ice begonias brimming with blooms are ideal for sunny outdoor locations
- Most begonias suitable for outdoor use, such as tuber begonias, are ideal for a shady spot in the garden or in the tub
- Should the Overwintering Begonias outside, then only relatively frost-tolerant species such as the Japanese slate come into question
Once you have decided on a species, you are spoiled for choice as far as the variety is concerned.
When buying, the condition of the plant is particularly important. She should be strong and healthy. A compact growth without tall shoots is also an important quality feature. To be on the safe side, you should also check the plant again in the store for pests such as an infestation with scale insects (coccidae) or aphids (Aphidoidea).
If you have found the selected plant to be flawless, then nothing stands in the way of the purchase.
Where is the best place to buy begonias?
Begonias can now be found almost everywhere due to their great popularity. However, the quality for a long life of begonias is not really guaranteed everywhere where there are begonias. Especially in supermarkets or hardware stores, it can often be deficient.
A huge selection of begonias can be found in the online trade of the Nursery Schlueter. Of course, you can also simply visit the farm sale in Bokholt-Hanredder near Hamburg.
You can get very good quality from Horticulture Lessman near Moenchengladbach. The nursery grows its own plants on site.
If you are looking for something special, you should visit the website of rare tropicals drop by. There you can buy a lot of begonia species as plants or seeds.
