Begonia, Wax Begonia, Fiberous Begonia 'Linda'

Begoniasemperflorens

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species
semperflorens (sem-per-FLOR-enz)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
Pink
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Textured
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Porter, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2008 | positive

Fourth year growing in this 12" pot. Prolific bloomer, hardier than expected. Took 22º unprotected. One of my best performing semperflor...Read More

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