The shrub type is also very variable and can range in size from miniatures to giants, 12 feet tall. Some varieties have leaves up to 24 inches long under perfect conditions. The leaf surface is also variable. Some have smooth shiny leaves while other types have hairy or felted leaves. Shrub-like begonias get their name from the way they grow with many shoots coming up from the soil to make a full plant. They are very multi-stemmed. Most varities do not bloom as often or as as heavily as the cane-like begonias but some are are everblooming and are used as bedding plants across the country. The shrub type is grown mostly for it's ease of growing, interesting leaves, and full growth. Most shrubs have white flowers but there are plenty of pink and red ones also, and many have hairy flowers.