Evergreen herbaceous woodland plant grown for its glossy heart-shaped leaves and spikes of white flowers in late spring. Up to 60cm tall in the best conditions, with foliage below.
1L
Perennial
£12.00
Begonia baviensis BWJ15651
A curious new begonia from Vietnam, notable for its red hairs that cover the stems and the flowers. Possibly hardy? 50cm
2L
Perennial
£10.00
Begonia emeiensis
A fairly recently introduced hardy species from Emei Shan in China. Handsomely scalloped green leaves with pink flowers. Height to around 60cm. Can be late to emerge in cold areas.
2L
Perennial
£10.00
Begonia foliosa
(syn. B. fuchsioides) Cane-type begonia grown for its small leaves and proliferation of small pink flowers that hand elegantly from its branches. Height 1m or morel. Tender.
1L
Exotic
£8.00
Begonia Garden Angel Blush
Pink-flushed foliage with pewter veining. Hardy to -10°C if mulched. Can be slow to emerge in colder areas. Height to around 40cm.
2L
Perennial
£8.00
Begonia grandis ssp sinensis 'Red Undies'
A charming form of this hardy species from Bleddyn and Sue Wynn-Jones of Crûg Farm Nursery. This selection has particularly showy red undersides to its leaves. Height to 60cm
1L
Perennial
£8.00
Begonia luxurians
Distinctive cane begonia with parasol leaves divided into long fingers, and tiny white flowers through the year. An excellent houseplant or outside for the summer. Height to 2m.
2L
Exotic
£10.00
Begonia 'Metallica'
Deeply veined leaves with a metallic sheen. Pink flowers from summer onward. Can make 45cm in height and width.
2L
Exotic
£8.00
Begonia 'Mishmi Silver'
A compact and somewhat hardy begonia introduced by the late Michael Wickenden. Best mulched or grown in a sheltered spot. Height to 30cm.
2L
Perennial
£8.00
Begonia palmata 'Snow Splash'
A white-spotted form of this gorgeous species, collected in Taiwan by Patrick Blanc. A nursery favourite. Might prove hardy; as yet untested. Height to 60cm.
2L
Exotic
£10.00
Begonia sizemoreae
Probably the strangest begonia we grow; large painted leaves are covered with fleshy hairs. Intriguing, fascinating, but not hardy.
2L
Exotic
£10.00
Begonia sutherlandii
Free-flowering with masses orange flowers all summer. Often late to emerge after winter, but a useful summer plant for woodland. To 30cm tall.
1L
Perennial
£8.00
Begonia sutherlandii 'Saunders Legacy'
Desirable cut-leafed form of the charming Begonia sutherlandii, named in memory of Rod and Rachel Saunders who collected the seed in South Africa. Hardy if mulched. To 25cm.
1L
Perennial
£8.00
Begonia 'Wavy Green'
Essentially a green form of B. 'Mishmi Silver', and believed to be a little hardier. Height around 30cm, maybe more.
2L
Perennial
£8.00
Billbergia nutans
Strappy leaves give this South American bromeliad an exotic charm, yet this species is remarkably hardy in the UK if given good drainage. Makes a large colony in time.
2L
Exotic
£14.00
Billbergia nutans 'Variegata'
A variegated form of this small South American bromeliad. Possibly slightly less hardy; if you're going to dry it then drainage will be key. Failing that cold glass for winter.
2L
Exotic
£15.00
Bistorta amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente'
(formerly Persicaria) An outstanding variety with dark red flowers from July to September. 60cm tall.
2L
Perennial
£8.00
Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Orange Field'
(Persicaria) Reddish-orange flowers on this deservedly popular perennial plant. Works well with ornamental grasses. To 45cm tall.
2L
Perennial
£9.00
Bistorta tenuicaulis
(formerly Persicaria) A charming tiny woodland species with small spikes of honey-scented flowers in spring. For damp shade. Up to 10cm tall.
1.5 L
Perennial
£8.00
Bletilla striata
Hardy orchid with showy pink flowers during May and June. For a humus-rich soil in light shade. 30-40cm tall in flower
