An awesome sight when planted in large masses or make terrific accents in mixed containers.
Begonia semperflorens 'Doublet Series'
Wax Begonia
Begonia Doublet Red
Tips for Homeowners:
Begonia can be brought indoors to overwinter and should be cut back and placed in a very sunny spot. When growing outside water and fertilize on a regular basis.
Rate this Plant:
The dainty double flowers and shiny heart-shaped leaves will decorate the container or border and will do their job all summer long provided they are protected from hot afternoon sun.
- Double flowers on bronze or green leaves
- Bloom vigorously and constantly all season
- Superb in containers, hanging baskets and borders
Height: 6-15 in
Spread: 8-18 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Pink, Red, Rose, White
Interesting Notes about Wax Begonia:
The Wax Begonia is grown mainly as an annual bedding plant or in containers. This series has pink, red or white double flowers accented with varied shades of bronze and green leaves. They prefer partial sun, and as long as there is adequate water will grow in full sun. In full shade they may produce fewer flowers, but are still a power house of color.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Fast Growing
- Blooms all Season
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Bronze
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water