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Wax Begonia
Vibrant blooms cover bronze foliage. Superb heat tolerance! 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
Angelonia
Celosia
Snapdragon
Plant Details
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Common name
Wax Begonia
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Botanical name
Begonia semperflorens
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Variety
Bronze Leaf Rose
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Zone
Grow as an annual.
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Light
Sun
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Height
6-12" (15-31 cm)
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Habit
Mounded
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Feed
Once a month
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Water
2-3 times per week
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Katie M.'s collection
- Oleg G.'s collection