The Genus was named after a French botanist Michel Begon and the species semperflorens means ‘ever flowering’. Some species of Begonia are said to have medicinal qualities. GERMINATION RATES:ħ2-86% – Intermediate to experienced Growers GERMINATION TIME:Īpproximately 80,000 MEDICINAL QUALITIES: Perennial, Annual in cooler regions WATER REQUIREMENTS:Īs early as the first season, depending on climate and sowing season. Prune back in late winter to early spring if it gets leggy to keep it neat and tidy.Ĭold, Temperate, Dry, Sub Tropical, Tropical. Begonia’s are quite drought tolerant once established a well draining, nutrient rich soil is best and regular fertilising during blooming will reward you with a thriving plant. ![]() The plant can tolerate a full sun location but prefers a shaded position especially in areas where summer heats are extreme. The leaves are circular and concave and can range from green to bronze to a reddish colour and the species flowers profusely, the pretty flowers are long flowering and create a blanket of colour. Wax Begonia is a small mounding, symmetrically growing plant that reaches around 20-30 cm’s tall and wide. This species is a perennial in warm temperate sub-tropical & tropical climates but can be grown as an annual or indoors in cool temperate or colder climates. Our other Wax Begonia varieties include White, Rose, Salmon and Scarlet. Other common names for this species are Bedding Begonia Fibrous Rooted Begonias Wax Leaf Begonia and Begonia Ambra. The mixed seed colours included in this listing are Rose Salmon Scarlet and White. ![]() In the garden Begonia semperflorens is often used as a border plant and attracts bees and other beneficial insects unlike many other annual flowers this one can thrive in full shade conditions. This species is popular as both an outdoor and indoor potted plant due to its small, mounding growth habit and its colourful flowers. ![]() In temperate climates they are grown as an annual and bloom from spring to autumn but in tropical climates they can flower all year round. Wax Begonia’s are truly gorgeous when in full bloom. Wax Begonia’s ( Begonia semperflorens ) are a perennial flowering plant that are native to Brazil.
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