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

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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