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 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.
begonia Fuggle
Begonia Fuggle is a medium sized rex. Its leaves are a dark maroon marked with almost black. It is a thrifty grower a good rex for those with limited space or for an enclosed space.(as a terrarium).
begonia Fuscomaculata
Begonia Fuscomaculata is a rhizomatous type with large leaves of olive tinged almost blue. This begonia has distinct designs of red markings that make it a fun plant to own.
begonia Gardneri
Begonia Gardneri is a shrub begonia. Tall growing and thick stemmed, it has large, green leaves and blooms small, white flowers.
begonia Garter Snake
Begonia Garter Snake is a medium to large leaved rhizomatous type with a green spiraled leaf that has a dark margin. A fairly tight grower, not difficult. (thompson) New Item 2100
begonia Gene Joyner
Begonia Gene Joyner is a medium sized rhizomatous type. It has green leaves with maroon markings that are deeply cut. An easy plant to grow.
begonia Geneva Pink
Begonia Geneva Pink is a semperflorens type with apple green leaves. It has pink double flowers almost all the time and is easy to grow.
begonia Geneva Red
Begonia Geneva Red is a semperflorens, or wax, type. It has beautiful double red flowers on a bushy bright green plant. It is easy to grow and will flower all year here in our greenhouses.
begonia George Morneau
Begonia George Morneau is a shrub type with dark green leaves with red fuzz. It has pink flowers often, is bushy, and is easy to grow.
Begonia Gideon
Begonia Gideon is an exciting shrub type of medium to large size. It has mottled light pink on dark green pebbled leaves and white flowers. It is a very striking plant.
begonia 'Ginny'
Begonia 'Ginny' is a shrub begonia with small very hairy leaves and many hairy pink flowers. It is by far my favorite begonia in the summer garden. It is great inside and a good plant for those just starting with begonias too.
begonia Gobe
Begonia Gobe is a medium leaved rhizomatous type with glossy, shiny round leaves. They have highlights of red and are quite substantial. It is a good grower.
begonia grandis ssp grandis (formerly evansiana)
Begonia grandis is a tuberous that is hardy to zone 6A . It produces little bulbs that fall to the ground in fall. It is tall, 2 feet plus, with fragrant pink flowers and large olive green leaves.
begonia Great Gatsby
Begonia Great Gatsby is a lovely cane type that does not outgrow its spot. It has slightly fragrant pink flowers with bright green leaves that are spotted with silver.
begonia Green Goddess
Green Goddess is a rex type begonia. It has beautiful dark green and silver leaves with a burgundy underside. The leaves are large with a good spiral.
begonia 'Green Jewel'
Begonia 'Green Jewel' has pustular, velvety green leaves with white flowers. Striking.
begonia Grey Feather
Begonia Grey Feather is a cane type that has grey leaves and subtle vein markings. It branches freely and grows rapidly into an impressive specimen. Our photo does not really convey how very pretty this plant is.
begonia Gunmetal
Begonia Gunmetal is a quite large plant with large cleft leaves. They are silvery green with maroon markings that vary with the seasons and with the light intensity available. It has large rhizomes and grows into a striking and beautiful plant.