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Angel-wing Begonias
Today on Gardening in a Minute: angel-wing begonias.
The angel-wing begonia gets its name from the shape of
its leaves, which come in an array of different colors
and patterns.
Angel-wings are some of the largest begonias, reaching up
to five feet tall.
Since begonias are native to the tropics, they prefer
spots with high humidity and lots of filtered sunlight.
They can also thrive indoors.
If you live in a cooler part of the state, be sure to
protect your outdoor angel-wings from frost.
Angel-wing begonias produce large clusters of white,
pink, orange, or red flowers, blooming profusely early
spring through autumn.
If your begonia gets leggy, don’t be afraid to cut it
back. An occasional light pruning will also stimulate new
growth and more flowers.
For more information about angel-wing begonias and many
other gardening topics, contact your county Extension
office or visit Gardening in a Minute dot com.
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