Assorted Color Options. Elatior begonia(Begonia x hiemalis) is a fast-growing flowering plant with fleshy, heart-shaped green foliage and blossoms that come in vibrant yellow, orange, red, pink, coral, and white colors. Thishybrid categoryof begonias was created by crossing tuberous begonia with awax begonia, and is a close relative of therex begonia.

Begonias in this group were originally bred as annuals to bloom during the winter season, and mostly designated as houseplants. However, the elatior begonia is aperennial plantcapable of blooming all year long, and in addition to growing indoors, can make an excellent addition to an outdoor container garden orwindow box.

Light Requirement: Elatior begonia plants are commonly grown as indoor houseplants, where they thrive in bright, indirect light.