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Begonia, Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Semperflorens Begonia, Wax Begonia 'Charm Red'

Begoniax semperflorens-cultorum

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Family

Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Begonia (be-GON-yuh)

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Species

x semperflorens-cultorum (sem-per-FLOR-enz kul-TOR-um)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

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

Other details

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Textured

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

From softwood cuttings

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Classification

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Annuals

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Cool, California

San Leandro, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Keaau, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

Crompond, New York

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

CHIMACUM, Washington

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