Begonias are a bedding staple for South Florida shade and part-sun beds, prized for their tidy mounded habit, waxy foliage, and constant clusters of pink, red, or white blooms. Where many flowering annuals demand full sun, begonias keep flowering in the bright shade under trees and along north-facing walls — the spots most yards struggle to keep colorful.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Begonia Breakdown
Appearance:
Compact mounds of rounded, glossy leaves in green or bronze, covered in small single or double blooms nearly nonstop.
Growth Rate:
Moderate to fast — beds fill in within weeks.
Size:
Typically 6–18 inches tall and wide, depending on variety.
Sunlight Requirements:
Partial shade to morning sun.
Bronze-leaf types tolerate more direct sun than green-leaf types.
Water Needs:
Moderate.
Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; water at the base to keep foliage dry.
Soil Preferences:
Rich, well-draining soil; amend sandy beds with compost.
Maintenance:
Very low.
Self-cleaning — spent blooms drop on their own.
Landscape Use:
Shade borders, under-tree beds, edging along walkways, containers, and mixed plantings with ferns and caladiums.
Climate Tolerance:
Thrives in South Florida's warm season and overwinters in zones 10–11; sensitive to frost and to hard midsummer sun in exposed beds.
If you have a shaded bed that always ends up plain green, begonias are the simplest fix — steady color, neat habit, and almost nothing to do after planting.
Florida Delivery Available
We have in-stock Begonia ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Begonia in Florida
Pick a Bright Spot
Most flowering plants prefer full sun for best blooms. Morning sun with afternoon shade works well for many varieties.
Prep Loose Soil
Dig a wide hole and loosen surrounding soil so roots can spread easily.
Plant + Settle
Plant level to slightly above grade. Backfill gently and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.
Frequent Early Watering
Water consistently for the first 1–2 weeks. Flowers dry out faster than shrubs, especially in heat.
Deadhead + Feed
Remove spent blooms to encourage new flowers. Light fertilizing after establishment boosts color and growth.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
What Florida Customers Say
Dino's Palms did an amazing job with delivering and installation of my new calusia. Their plants are very affordable and I highly recommend them.
Installed 11 4.5ft clusia plants in my front lawn, quality work finished in great time, thank you!
Bought three plants from this company, Dino and his wife are very helpful and pretty good delivery speed if you live in West Palm Beach (free delivery). The plants are healthy, vibrant, and very well established and much better than the product you find online or via Home Depot. You get more plant for the money and the deals are pretty good. Once you buy one plant, you'll be impressed and purchase more.
