Wax Begonia
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Begonia is an ideal plant to decorate our gardens, patios and terraces. Very beautiful in borders, rockery and edges. It can grow either indoors or outdoors.
Annual plant. Small pink, white or carmine flowers. Stems are plump and leaves are oval, green or copper-coloured that turn to reddish.
Likes rich, cool and well-drained soils under a hot climate.
Treat the plant against aphids and snails, it is very sensitive to those. Needs a regular but moderate watering.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Groundcover, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Indoor Plant, Rock garden
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Description
Annual. Mixed. 35 cm high.
Flowering
| Flower colour | Mixed |
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| Flowering period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, All year |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Begonia semperflorens |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 50.000 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Groundcover, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Indoor Plant, Rock garden |
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| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil type | Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Climate zone | Temperate maritime, Warm areas |
Care
| Watering | Moderate, Regular |
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