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 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
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 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 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 'Fireworks'
The perfect rex with bright colors, easy to grow, and medium sized. This is an old favorite for good reasons.

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 Flamingo Soul
Begonia Flamingo Soul is a rhizomataus plant. It has purple like leaves with silver. Very beautiful plant to have in a home or outside, be careful not to over water to avoid rotting.

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 floccifera
Begonia floccifera is a rhizomatous type from southern India. It has almost round leaves solidly covered with white hair on the top and bottom. It has white flowers and is interesting to grow.

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 Frances Valentine
Begonia 'Frances Valentine' is one of my favorite rexes. The beauty of its leaves is just outstanding and it is not prone to the ills of many rexes. It has large leaves on upright stems and is tall.

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 fusca
Begonia fusca is a large leaved rhizomatous type. It is wild in the western hemisphere. It has large light green leaves and is dramatic.

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