Some new flowers have popped up in my garden. I think they are Begonia’s but I can’t be sure. Advice would be appreciated.
Maria’s lilies have also shot up, they are very beautiful. My garden is really coming to life.
Lilies
25
June
Garden News: Lilies Bloom And Here Come Begonias?
by Jon Katz
Not sure what they are, but they don’t look like begonias
I cannot be sure until those flowers open. It makes me think of Datura Stramonium or Thornapple. Which exists in the wild and also as a cultured species that is focused on the flowers. If this is Datura the leaf does not smell too good but the flowers have an exquisite perfume. If you planted this, it is probably something else. Look it up online and see if they look like what you have there in your garden.
I almost want to say that pale yellow one may be a dahlia? but till it opens…..can’t tell. If it *is* a begonia? Begonia’s don’t. like full sun…….I *do* know that. Are you sure it isn’t perhaps a squash blossom? because I see some furry leaves that almost look like squash plants……….. many WAY more knowledgeable gardeners here than me! ROFL
Susan M
Can’t tell on the first one. But the lilies look like Stella d’Oro day lilies.
Hi Jon,
Congrats on that lovely begonia! From the bud and leaf shape, and the tiny hairs on the stems, it looks like a tuberous begonia. Begonias come in lots of flavors – wax leaf, Rex, tuberous, angel wing, cane, etc. Amongst the tuberous ones, there are some that prefer shade and some that like sunny spots. (check the tag/label when you purchase them.) The great thing about tuberous begonias is that they are so easy to overwinter. After a frost, dig them up and cut the foliage down. If the soil is damp, let them dry out a bit, then store them in your basement, between a couple of sheets of newspaper. In the spring, give them a little water, pot them up and put in a warm spot. They’ll soon push up new foliage. Enjoy!
The first looks like a begonia, if teh leaves I see (large, slightly scalloped edge) belong to it. The other is Hemerocallis, common namae day lily, not a true lily. Looks to be Stella D’oro. Begonisa like light shade or morning sun. Hemerocalis (daylillies), full sun to part sun. I would cut back on the frequent watering as too often can lead to root rots, leaf fungus disease and other problems. It is best to let them send roots deeper to find water once they are established; makes for a better, stronger root system and plant.Looks good!
Im thinking it is a begonia…just not the most common kind..it’s growing where I am surre I planted a begonia bulb or two
Camping and canoeing in the Adirondacks this past week with friends that have iphone 12’s…apparently with the latest upgrade, if you take a picture of a flower and tap the circled i button, it will tell you the species! (However, it is not always right!! ) Catching up on your blog now…
Yes, I know, it works about half the time and often gets the flowers wrong…
Ha! Another reason to hang on to my flower books!