What Types of Potted Begonia Flowers Are There? An Introduction to Common Varieties

Through the ages, many people have had a special fondness for the beautiful begonia flower. So what types of potted begonia flowers are there? Below, let us get to know and understand a few kinds of begonia flowers.

1. Red Begonia

Red begonia is the most common type of potted begonia. This begonia's flowers are pink and double-petaled, the flower shape is relatively large, and the leaves are even broader.

2. White Begonia

White begonia's flowers are white, and double-petaled forms also appear. Moreover, some white begonia flowers carry a faint blush, making this begonia especially elegant and plain.

3. Drooping Begonia (Malus halliana)

Drooping begonia is also an important presence among potted begonias. This begonia mostly blooms between March and April, with red coloring, and comes in semi-double and double forms. It is most common in the Jiangnan region and the southwestern provinces of China. It can not only be made into potted plants, but can also be planted directly in scenic areas.

4. Japanese Begonia (Chaenomeles speciosa)

Japanese begonia is a deciduous shrub that can reach a height of over one meter. It is the largest variety among potted begonias. Its flowers grow in clusters, without stalks, and come in diverse colors including pink, vermilion and white. The flowers open between March and May each year, and its ornamental value is particularly outstanding. Japanese begonia can not only be made into bonsai, but is also the best ornamental flowering tree in scenic areas everywhere, suitable for planting at the edges of lawns and around groves. Its presence can add much color to scenic areas.

5. Xifu Begonia (Malus micromalus)

Xifu begonia, also called small-fruited begonia, is also a common member of the begonia family. It is said that during the Jin Dynasty in ancient times, this begonia grew in what was then Xifu, and it got the name Xifu begonia there. This name has continued down to the present day without change. Before this begonia blooms, its buds are red; after opening, the color fades and mostly turns pink. The flower shape is relatively large, mostly existing in clusters of four to seven blooms.

What types of potted begonia flowers are there? That is all we will introduce about begonia varieties. We hope it is helpful to everyone.