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 dregei
Begonia dregei is an interesting species from South Africa. It is called semi tuberous but it has at its base a water storage mechanism called a caudex. This can be shown to good advantage when it is planted in a bonsai type pot. Also known a one of the 'Maple Leaf ' begonias. Do not overwater.
begonia dregei 'Glasgow'
Begonia Glasgow is a semituberous type with small light green leaves. It has white flowers and can easily be kept small. It can be grown in bonsai containers, where the swollen stem/tuber at its base can add interest.
begonia dregei 'Partita'
Begonia Partita is a semituberous type with small dark green leaves. It has white flowers and can be kept quite small. It can be grown easily in bonsai containers, where the swollen stem/tuber at its base adds interest.
begonia Dueling Swords
Begonia Dueling Swords is a lovely cane type with bright green leaves on a low growing, well branched plant. It has large clusters of white flowers and is our favorite white flowered cane. (Thompson)
Begonia Dunfield
Begonia 'Dunfield' is a cane "Angel Wing" type. It has large green leaves with silver splashing with slightly ruffled irregular edges. It it a large plant with sturdy stems. It will make quite a large beautiful specimen. It is easy to grow.
begonia Earl-ee-bee
Begonia Earl-ee-bee is a rhizomatous type. It has large deeply cleft olive colored leaves. A compact growing plant of medium to large size, it is easy to grow and a lovely plant.
begonia Early Frost
Begonia Early Frost (Thompson) is a tall cane type. It has leaves are dark with silver splotches, more than in this picture. The flowers are pink on a really striking plant.
begonia Earth Angel
Begonia Earth Angel is a cane type with dark green leaves and very large,round silver spots. The flowers blossom light pink. It is a lovely introduction from Walter Dworkin. Begonias are hearty and beautiful plants to have in the house, outside during the spring and summer.
begonia echinosepala
Begonia echinosepala, a shrub type, has bearded white flowers borne intermittently throughout the year. It has long narrow shiny leaves on a vigorous, bushy plant. It is very easy to grow.
begonia Edith Rose
Begonia Edith Rose is a lovely free branching cane or 'Angel Wing' type. It has medium dark olive leaves with a red tinge. It has dark rose flowers with some fragrance.
begonia Edwardian
Edwardian is a Rex type begonia. Beautiful large spiraled pink and silver leaves. This plant makes a good specimen pot.
begonia Eeyor
Eeyor is a Rex type begonia. Striking large burgundy and silver leaves on a medium plant when mature.
begonia egregia
Begonia egregia is a thick stemmed type, also sometimes placed in the shrub category. It indeed has thick stems with medium sized, long, bright green hairy leaves. It has white flowers in winter and is easy to grow.
begonia elaeagnifolia
Begonia elaeagnifolia is a very charming small, almost dwarf, trailing type. It has white flowers with pink centers and once established is a strong grower.
begonia Elaine
Begonia Elaine is a cane or 'Angel Wing ' type of medium size. It has beautiful dark green leaves and large clusters of deep rose flowers.
begonia Elda Mummy R.
Begonia Elda Mummy R. is a cane type begonia, with lovely light green leaves with silver spots. A beautiful Walter Dworkin hybrid.
begonia Elda Regimbal
begonia Elda Regimbal is a cane/angel wing begonia. It has medium green leaves and pale pink flowers. It can be planted outside in mild climates.
begonia Eldora
Begonia Eldora is a large cane type with silver spotted green leaves. It has clusters of red/pink flowers when it reaches maturity on a vigorous plant.
begonia Elizabeth Lahn
Begonia Elizabeth Lahn is a cane type with large dark green leaves that have silver splashes. It has pink flowers and is beautiful yet easy to grow.
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 Emerald Lacewing
Begonia Emerald Lacewing is a rhizomatous type with star like bright green medium/small sized leaves. It has pink flowers on a pretty bushy plant.
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 Enchantment Aureola
Begonia 'Enchantment Aureola' is a very unusual and beautiful plant. Its leaves are medium sized on a compact plant. One of the more easily grown of this sort.
begonia Enech
Begonia Enech is a rhizomatous type with small dark pointed leaves. It is not difficult to grow and makes a charming compact specimen.
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 Erythrophylla Helix
Begonia Erythrophylla Helix is a spiraled variation of Erythrophylla, or Beefsteak. It has bronze/green leaves with pink flowers.
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.