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Native
to Brazil. Begonias were named for a botanist named
Michel Begon during the 1600's. |

Set
transplants in the garden after danger from frost is
past. |

Plant begonias
in full sun to partial shade. Plant smaller types nine
to twelve inches apart. Larger types should be spaced
15-18 inches apart. |

Water when needed.
Begonias grow up to one foot tall. Cut back in mid-summer
to produce new growth and bloom. Begonias can be grown
indoors for winter blooms. Flowers come in only white,
red or pink blooms. |
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