Green-Leaf Wax Begonia

Common name

Wax Begonia Green-Leaf

Botanical name

Begonia semperflorens

Variety

Red

Zone

Grow as an annual.

Light

Sun

Height

6-12" (15-31 cm)

Habit

Mounded

Feed

Once a month

Water

2-3 times per week

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Summer-fall

Maintenance

Mulch to reduce weeds

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About

Vibrant blooms cover the bright foliage of this tender perennial. Perfect for combination pots, containers and window boxes, or makes a bold display when planted in large groups. In northern climates, treat as an annual; in frost-free areas, divide each spring. Prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil.

Companion Plants

Celosia

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