I thought that I would share with you the result of experimenting with hardy begonias in the ground ~ B. Sp. 'Barbara Rogers', B.Ravenii BSWJ1954, B. cucullata coll.#A1AG-286 and B. grandis 'Heron's Pirouette' plus another form of B. grandis that I received from a gardener in Oklahoma that has a deep red on the back of the leaves. I had snow cover from mid January to March. I mulch with leaves just in case the rare occasion we do not get snow as we can get brutal cold...

Although, they have not began their growing season, their tubers or rhizomes appear to be alive...

I also have B. boliviensis and B. hemslyana in pots at this time. when they produce offsets, then they will try "outdoor' living.

My source is Plant Delights Nursery.

Thank you,

Gerry Olma

Hamburg, NY 14075 - Zone 6