thanks, kdnj! HOT enough today???? YUCK! Anyway, so if I trim the leaves, as there seem to be several blooms "hiding" behind them, will they sprout new growth from that? And, if you don't mind me asking, even in heat like this, how often should i water? Every day? Once a week?

I have 4 so far...a beautiful apricot, a lemon yellow, and two poppy reds...all are doubles. i really like them! they add such a great burst of color here and there with the hostas and the other shade lovers. I'm thinking about getting 2 reigers variety for hanging baskets back there. begonias are just a beautiful flower family! thanks, kd nj!