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Begonia Semperflorens - cultorum Group, Bedding Begonia, Wax Begonia

Begonia Semperflorens - cultorum Group

Bedding Begonia, Wax Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Zone: 7-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The dwarf, shrubby begonias of this group are often grown as bedding annuals, or for borders in shaded garedns, and are also popular as potted plants for window boxes or patio tubs. Freely branching plants with soft, succulent stems, they have rounded, glossy green (bronze or variegated in some cultivars) leaves about 5 cm long.


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