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 gehrtii
Begonia gehrtii is a rhizomatous type with very distinctive foliage. It has a bumpy surface with a cobweb pattern of veins. I find it much easier to grow than b. paulensis or moyesii. It grows well in the greenhouse but might do better in an enclosed situation, like a bowl, in the house. New Item 2014.
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 glabra
Begonia glabra is a trailing scandent type with glossy apple green leaves. It has white spring flowers and easily makes a good container or basket.
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 goegoensis
Begonia goegoensis is a rhizomatous plant with distinctive foliage. It is from Sumatra and has been in cultivation for a long time. It has large olive/bronze leaves with a gorgeous pattern. It grows well in the greenhouse but might do better in an enclosed situation, like a bowl, in the house.
begonia Good 'n' Plenty
Begonia Good 'n' Plenty is a lovely cane type with large very dark leaves spotted with silver. It has large clusters of pink flowers on medium sized plant.
begonia grandis sp evansiana alba
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 white flowers and large olive green leaves.
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 Acres
Begonia Green Acres (Koehler) is a large leaved plant of the rhizomatous type. It has light green foliage with a textured surface and white flowers.
begonia Green Eyed Lady
Begonia Green Eyed Lady is an rhizomatous type. It has dark green/burgundy leaves. This plant is easy to grow into a compact pretty plant. Likes bright indirect light either by a window or outside in summer months.
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 'Green Snail'
Begonia Green Snail is a rex type begonia with distinctive foliage. It has beautiful olive green spiraled leaves with darker rings in center and around edges. It has a fuzzy texture. It is similar to b. Escargot.
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 Gryphon
Begonia Gryphon is a non described cross that seems to be a medium to large upright rhizomatous. It has leaves that become more cleft as the plant matures as well as more silver. Very vigorous and beautiful.
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.
begonia Gunnar
Begonia 'Gunnar' is an eyelash rhizomatous type with green mottled leaves.
begonia Gypsy Rose
Begonia Gypsy Rose is a beautiful mallet type of medium size. It has leaves of pink, silver and green and is not difficult to grow.
begonia Hallelujah
Begonia Hallelujah is a rex of medium size with large leaves. It has lovely leaves with bright colors. It does not have down times for us and also does not outgrow its spot.
begonia Hal Nuss
Hal Nuss is a broad leaf cane begonia. It has slightly waved margins and green leaves with hints of red and yellow. This begonia needs well draining soil.
begonia Hannah Serr
Begonia Hannah Serr is a cane / Angel wing type. It has large leaves with large silver spots. It is a Nuss hybrid with b. lubbersii as a parent.
begonia Hanna's Child
Begonia Hanna's Child is a cane / angel wing type with deep green leaves with out markings. It has large white flowers on solid stems and is quite free flowering. It is B. Thompson hybrid from 1992.
begonia Harmony's Fire Breathing Dragon
Harmony's Fire Breathing Dragon is a Rex type begonia. It has beautiful dark pinkish red and silver leaves with green freckles. The leaves are medium large and have slightly ruffled edges.
begonia Harmonys Nautilus
Begonia Harmony's Nautilus is a rex or distinctive type rhizomatous begonia. It has large fuzzy green leaves that are spiraled and have a dark marking.
begonia Harmony's Ray Glow
Begonia Harmony's Ray Glow is an eyelash rhizomatous type. It has bright green colored leaves with dark speckles throughout. This plant is easy to grow into a compact pretty plant.
begonia Harmony's Sport Madame
Begonia Harmony's Sport Madame is an eyelash rhizomatous type. It has bright green colored leaves with burgundy around the edges. This plant is easy to grow into a compact pretty plant.