Jim's Favorite Begonia Flower Seeds

Begonia Flower Seeds in Pelleted Form

We are proud to offer the following begonia varieties in the convenient, easy to see and space in the soil, pelleted form. The bright coating on each seed builds the seed size up, ensuring easier handling.
Begonias are one of the flower lovers favorite plants, the are almost carefree, flower for long periods and come in a dazzling array of colors. But in the past, the most popular varieties have only been available in plant form, as the tiny seeds were difficult to handle, and very expensive.
But no longer! We now stock the varieties below, and in pelleted form. The pelleted coating allows you to easily handle and place the seeds and ensures a high germination rate.
We protect our pelleted seeds during shipping by packaging them in polystyrene vials, which can be saved and re-used for saving other seed types. The pelletizing and special packaging does raise the cost of the seeds, but still allows you to raise your own wonderful varieties for a fraction of buying plants, plus many of the varieties we offer are almost impossible to find in gardening stores.

Begonia Tuberous and Fibrous ( Pelleted Seeds ) There are two types of begonias: tuberous and fibrous. Fibrous are grown from seeds, do not form tubers and are annuals in colder regions. They are only propagated from seeds. Tuberous are also grown from seeds but form a tuber, which can be carried over from year to year, and these can be propagated. We do not differentiate between the two types in our seed listings, we simply offer them as an annual flower seed.

Begonias are popular for their beautiful flowers which come in a variety of colors and forms. Red, orange, yellow, white, salmon and pink blooms may be single or double; they may be plain, ruffled or toothed; their petals may have margins, crests or blotches of contrasting color. Begonias bloom throughout the summer, thriving in shady spots where few other plants with long bloom periods and showy flowers can grow. They are often used as container plants on patios and porches, in hanging baskets, and as bedding plants.

Begonias species are native to tropical South America and southern Africa. Most varieties available in garden centers or though catalogs are hybrids with complex parentage, but all share the same cultural requirements.

Choose a site for begonias that is somewhat protected from wind, where the soil is well-drained, and plants will be shaded during most of the day. Early morning and late afternoon sun will not harm them; they need good indirect or dappled light at other times.

Although begonias must be grown in well-drained soil, they are not drought tolerant, so it's important to water them when rainfall has been inadequate. If they're growing in the shade of trees or in containers under a roof, you must pay even more attention to keeping the soil properly moist. Allow the soil in containers to become slightly dry before watering. Moss-lined wire hanging baskets work particularly well to provide adequate drainage. Begonias are fairly heavy "feeders", so fertilize with a dilute balanced fertilizer throughout the growing season for best bloom and growth.

LET888 BIG Pink Bronze Leaf ( Pelleted )

Pastel pink with bronze leaf. Superlative landscape whopper, 2-3" huge flowers, glossy rounded leaf, iron clad continuous bloomer all season in any weather.
BIG Begonias are easy to grow and thrive in sun or shade. Landscapers around the world depend on BIG Begonias for their most demanding installations. Growers and landscapers know BIG Begonias deliver an outstanding show of color even under the most challenging conditions. When the "color" matters, BIG Begonias are kind of a BIG deal!

LET754 Bada Bing Mix ( Pelleted )

Best green leaf type for early spring crops. Matures 10-14 days earlier than the market leader. A formula mix of several Bada Bing begonias with bright green foliage. Included are pink, rose, rose bicolor, scarlet, light pink and white - perfect shades for mass planting in large beds that get both full sun and part shade. Plants reach 8-10 inches high and work well in containers or patio gardens.

LET758 Bada Boom Mix ( Pelleted )

A bronze leaf version of Bada Bing Begonias. A colorful formulated mix of five Bada Boom wax begonias: pink, rose, rose bicolor, scarlet, and white. Plants are 8-10 inches tall and tidy, with attractive bronze foliage to offset any of the colors.
Bada Boom begonias flower 1-2 weeks earlier than other leading begonia varieties and continue to bloom heavily until hard frost. Plants are easy to grow, will thrive in both sun or light shade, and in moist or dry soil. Bada Boom begonias are an ideal choice for mass planting, especially in beds that receive both sun and shade. Plants bring an elegant appearance to containers.

LET428 Sun Dancer™ Scarlet Orange Hybrid Tuberous Begonia ( Pelleted )

Huge scarlet orange blooms. Double-flowered plants produce more blooms that are larger than other varieties, with a bloom size of 2 to 5 inches.
Because of its excellent branching habit, Sun Dancer fills a hanging basket quickly and cascades up to 16 inches.
Sun Dancer™ begonia series debut from PanAmerican Seed, providing a wide selection of colours, including unique bicolours, along with some of the world’s largest blooms! Plant Habit: Mounded, Trailing. Pelleted seeds for easier sowing and better germination.

TCB042 Sun Dancer™ Apricot Tuberous Begonia ( Pelleted )

Soft apricot color. Double-flowered plants produce more blooms that are larger than other varieties, with a bloom size of 2 to 5 inches.
Because of its excellent branching habit, Sun Dancer fills a hanging basket quickly and cascades up to 16 inches.
Sun Dancer™ begonia series debut from PanAmerican Seed, providing a wide selection of colours, including unique bicolours, along with some of the world’s largest blooms! Plant Habit: Mounded, Trailing. Pelleted seeds for easier sowing and better germination.

1A453 Gryphon ( Pelleted )

This wonderful foliage begonia can be used inside the home or outside in the garden.
The superb foliage of this begonia combines majestic beauty with strength and durability to make an outstanding presentation in single or combination containers.
The multiseed pellets germinate easily and will produce plants that are more tolerant to stressful conditions than Rex begonias, and size up more quickly than vegetative foliage type begonias.
Easy-care Gryphon has low water needs and produces showy displays, making it a great item for both outdoor and indoor gardens.

LET859 Nonstop Apple Blossom ( Pelleted )

Nonstop Series pelleted seeds promise exotic and easy to grow begonias for especially hot and humid gardens across North America. Nonstop Series seeds mature into tidy 8-10 inch tall compacts ideal for indoor planters or as a neat trimming to your flower bed. Nonstop Series begonias grow one of the most dense and familiar blooms in any garden and are available in a specialty selection of signature colors. Begonias are the perfect eye-catching centerpiece to your summertime baskets, bouquets, and arrangements. Grows about 8" tall, blooms in 18 weeks from seed.

TCB047 Nonstop Mocca Mix ( Pelleted )

Mix of dark leafed colors. Grows about 8" tall, blooms in 18 weeks from seed.

LET493 Nonstop Yellow ( Pelleted )

Covered with yellow blooms all season. Reliable showy large double flowered tuberous begonia, ideal for baskets or pots, green leaf, Pellets for easy sowing.

LET495 Ambassador Rose ( Pelleted )

This rose colored begonia produces waxy green foliage with yellow stamens in the center of the blossoms. These are a favorite among landscapers because the compact plant blooms all summer long. They prefer full sun to part shade. Grows about 10 inches tall, blooms in 12-14 weeks from seed. Pellets for easy sowing.

LET487 Illumination Apricot ( Pelleted )

Beautiful apricot flowers. This is an ideal plant for containers or hanging baskets growing just 4-8 inches high and trails up to 24 inches. Tuberous, cascading habit, small leaved, small double and semi double flowers cover whole plant. Pelleted seeds.

JM225 Illumination Gold Picotee ( Pelleted )

Smashing bicolor, golden apricot center, deep orange rim. This is an ideal plant for containers or hanging baskets growing just 4-8 inches high and trails up to 24 inches. Tuberous, cascading habit, small leaved, small double and semi double flowers cover whole plant. Pelleted seeds.

LET490 Illumination Orange ( Pelleted )

Bright orange color. This is an ideal plant for containers or hanging baskets growing just 4-8 inches high and trails up to 24 inches. Tuberous, cascading habit, small leaved, small double and semi double flowers cover whole plant. Pelleted seeds.

TCB075 Nightlife Mix ( Pelleted )

Boasting big, colorful blooms and the darkest bronze foliage of any begonia on the market, exotic Nightlife adds a touch of glamour to gardens and baskets. Very early to flower and uniform, this series is a superb performer, sure to get rave reviews from your friends and neighbors.