Skagit home gardeners can choose from a wide variety of begonias to brighten their homes and gardens with delightful, colorful blooms.
Begonias are one of the largest species in the world and grow in their native habitat between 15 degrees north and 15 degrees south of the equator. They need temperatures between 66-75 degrees and are found in Mexico, Central and South America and parts of Africa.
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