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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

  • Common name

    Wax Begonia

  • Botanical name

    Begonia semperflorens

  • Variety

    Bronze Leaf White

  • 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

    White

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Darla J's collection
  • Katie M.'s collection
  • Kimberly C.'s collection
  • Nella N.'s collection
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