Most types of begonias grow in shady areas in nature. However, plant breeders have been able to increase sun tolerance in several groups of begonias. Here are a few of them.
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Surefire Begonias
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They thrive in the sun and heat while producing colorful flowers all summer long.
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Dragon Wing Begonia
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These begonias are excellent for containers and look especially gorgeous in hanging baskets.
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San Francisco Begonia
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San Francisco is a new variety that will grow in sun or shade. This plant is a magnet for these tiny feathered pollinators as well as butterflies.
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Summerwings Tuberous Begonia
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Flowers come in bright red, pink, or orange. All bloom continuously through the summer in the sun to part shade.
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Double Delight Tuberous Begonia
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Double Delight is a new series with petal-packed blooms that cover the plants all summer. The double flowers come in subtle shades of pink, red, and yellow.