Begonia, Semperflorens, Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia 'Super Olympia Red'

Begoniax semperflorens-cultorum

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species
x semperflorens-cultorum (sem-per-FLOR-enz kul-TOR-um)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Textured
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Where to Grow
Regional

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Orting, WA (Zone 8a) | May 2011 | positive

Semperflorens means everblooming and that is very true for this plant. I've had it for about two years now and it hasn't stopped bloomin...Read More

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