Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Begonia × semperflorens
Begoniaceae · flowers
Rosa 'Graham Thomas'
Rosaceae · flowers
Begonia (Zones 2-11)
David Austin Rose (Zones 5-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–10
| Feature | Begonia | David Austin Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Begonia × semperflorens | Rosa 'Graham Thomas' |
| Family | Begoniaceae | Rosaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 1' | 5' |
| Spread | 1' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Fall | Spring-Fall |
| Bloom Color | Red, Pink, White | Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | South America | Hybrid (England) |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Begonia
David Austin Rose
Begonia
David Austin Rose
Choose Begonia if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium water in zones 2–11.
Choose David Austin Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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