Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, July 2015

Northeast Mississippi, USA zone 7

Begonia, Nonstop Mocca White

I'm sure you've heard, "It's just a matter of being in the right place at the right time."  Well, that was true for me last Thursday.  We were coming home from a trip to Jackson, Tennessee, when we stopped at a garden center south of town.  Just on a whim, just to look around.  At the end of one of the plant tables was a small garbage can full of discarded plants (in full bloom) - I couldn't believe my eyes!  I asked if I could have them, and after consulting the manager, the answer was Yes, I could.  I rescued 17 Begonia plants!  When I asked why they were discarding them, they said they just weren't selling, and they did not want to keep watering them. 

Begonia, Nonstop Pink Shades

Most are white, but there are four in various shades of red, and one dazzling yellow.

Begonia, Nonstop Mocca Yellow

And the leaves are so pretty!  The plant tags describe the color as 'deep chocolate.'  They were in tiny pots, so as soon as I got home I re-potted them. They look so happy to have more room to grow.  I gave four plants to a friend, and four more to another friend.  Now I have six white Begonias, two pink ones, the yellow one, and two very appreciative friends!

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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