Botanical Plant Archive
Documenting over 1,770 cultivars cultivated on the shores of Lake Erie since 1989. Filter by signature collection, search by variety, or view current ready-to-ship stock.
begonia Emerald Glow
Begonia Emerald Glow is a shrub type with a nice compact growth habit. It has hairy dark olive green leaves and is a good plant for those who are just starting to grow begonias or those who are experienced.
begonia Emerald Jewel
Begonia Emerald Jewel is an amazingly beautiful plant with pustular, sparkling green and silver leaves. Makes an eye-catching house plant or give as an exotic gift for a loved one.
begonia Enchanting
Begonia Enchanting is an 'Angel Wing' type with large green leaves with silver markings. It has orangish flowers and is a very pretty plant.(Kartuz)
begonia episila
Begonia episila is a species begonia of the shrub type. It has olive green leaves that are fuzzy and glossy with the reverse is red. It is a good choice for a collection.
Begonia Erie Botanical
Begonia Erie Botanical is an unnamed cane from their collection that was too nice not to make available. It has large green leaves with an olive tinge. They have a undulating edge with a slight ruffle. The plant is tall but doesn't always need staking.
Begonia 'Erythrophylla' ('Beefsteak')
Common name "beefsteak" or "pond lily", with shiny round green leaves, red underside. Good for a beginner but showy enough for anyone.
begonia 'Escargot'
Begonia 'Escargot' is an amazing plant, its name perfectly reflects its leaf shape. It is very popular but we would not suggest this for your first rex.
begonia 'Essie Hunt'
Rhizomatous begonia with bright green crisp leaves. A medium spiraled leaf with wrinkled edges and pink flowers.
begonia Ester
Ester is a rex type begonia. Beautiful red leaves with darker edges. Its leaves are medium in size on a medium plant.
begonia Esther Albertine
Begonia Esther Albertine is a large cane type that has been popular for a long time. It has large ruffled leaves with silver spots and grows easily into a large plant. It has big clusters of pink flowers.
begonia Eunice Grey
Begonia Eunice Grey {Nuss} is a shrub type with intense green leaves. It has white flowers and is a good choice for beginners or collectors.
begonia F12
Begonia F12 is a very large 'Angel Wing' with very large green leaves. It is an impressive plant that grows into a big specimen rapidly.
begonia Fabulous Tom
Begonia Fabulous Tom (Mentelos) is a cane type with spotted leaves and pink flowers. It is not difficult to grow and is well branched and full.
begonia Fabulous Tom
b. Fabulous Tom (Mentelos) is a cane type with spotted leaves and pink flowers. It is not difficult to grow and is well branched and full.
begonia fagifolia
Begonia fagifolia is a trailing scandent with fuzzy yet shiny leaves of bright green. Self branching with white flowers, it is very good in baskets and easy to grow.
begonia 'Fairy'
A rex begonia with salmon overlaid with silver leaves. An easy rex that has been popular for a long time. It makes a pretty mature plant.
begonia Fairy land
Begonia Fairyland is a rhizomatous type with fully spiral apple green leaves of medium size.It has a delicate eyelash pattern on its leaves.
begonia Fancy Black
Begonia Fancy Black is a medium small leaved rhizomatous type. Its leaves are mostly dark with splotches of apple green. It is a nicely shaped plant and very striking.
begonia Fedor
Fedor is a rex type begonia. It has large green and silver leaves that are more clearly marked than most begonias so a very desirable plant.
begonia Fiji Islands
Begonia Fiji Islands is a rhizomatous type. It has very thick interesting contorted leaves of dark and light green.
begonia fisheri
Begonia fisheri is a shrub type with many pink flowers. It is very easy to grow and has pretty, fuzzy leaves. It came to us from the ABS seed fund.
begonia Five and Dime
Begonia Five and Dime is a small rhizomatous type. It has shimmery round silver leaves and really does look like a pile of coins. A strong grower and a compact plant.
begonia Flamingo Queen
Flamingo Queen is a medium sized "Angel Wing" type cane begonia. Elongated leaves with white spots makes this begonia an eye catching addition to your collection.
begonia 'Flemenco'
A rhizomatous begonia with strong, sturdy leaves tightly held on short stems. Cut very deeply, the leaves are dark with light veining.
begonia Flying High
Begonia 'Flying High' is a rhizomatous type. It has medium to large deeply cleft leaves which have burgundy and green coloration. A very easy to grow plant. New Item 2014.
begonia foliosa
Begonia foliosa is a shrub type begonia that looks reminiscent of a maiden hair fern. It is not hard to grow but with a very delicate look. It has white flowers and is a favorite. I really can't overstate what a beautiful begonia this is.
begonia Footlights
Begonia Footlights is a charming small rhizomatous type with silver leaves on a green background. It grows compactly and is not difficult.
begonia 'Freddie'
Begonia 'Freddie' (Ziesenhenne) is a very large leafed rhizomatous type. It has large olive leaves with red backs, and it has pink flowers. It is very large and impressive. A easy to grow begonia.
begonia Froggy
Begonia Froggy is an eyelash rhizomatous type. It has bright green colored leaves with burgundy edges and splotches throughout. This plant is easy to grow into a compact pretty plant.
begonia Frosty
Begonia Frosty is a dwarf cane type. It has mostly silver leaves on a very bushy plant. It has pink flowers and is very easy to grow.
begonia 'Frosty Night'
Begonia 'Frosty Night' is a rhizomatous plant with large leaves of silver over green. A stunning plant that is perfect to have around the holidays with its shinny silver leaves.
begonia fuchsioides
Begonia fuchsioides is a shrub type begonia with many small narrow green leaves. It has many flowers and grows into a specimen easily. A good choice for a beginner or anyone else.