Begonia, Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Semperflorens Begonia, Wax Begonia
Begoniax semperflorens-cultorum 'Charm Red'

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: x semperflorens-cultorum (sem-per-FLOR-enz kul-TOR-um)
Cultivar: Charm Red

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Rose/Mauve
Red

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth
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