Begonia, Semperflorens, Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia
Begoniax semperflorens-cultorum 'Gum Drop Pink'

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: Gum Drop Pink

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

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

Sun Exposure
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
Pale Pink
Pink

Foliage
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Herbaceous
Textured

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood 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

Where to Grow