Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia
Begoniax semperflorens-cultorum 'Varsity Scarlet'

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: Varsity Scarlet

Height

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
Scarlet (dark red)

Foliage
Blooms repeatedly

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