Begonia semperflorens 'Super Olympia Mix'

Begonia


Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds

  • Great uniformity
  • Large flowers
  • Bright Colors
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Summer

An old time favorite! Low maintenance and provide color throughout the growing season.  Leaves are a waxy green or bronze.  Flower colors are white, pink, red.  Excellent choice for garden beds, containers and window boxes.



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in well drained, fertile soil.  Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.  Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf and stem diseases. Fertlize every couple weeks with all purpose fertlizer throughout the growing season.  If needing, pruning will maintain a compact, bushy appearance


Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 6-12 Inches
Spacing: 6-12 Inches
Bloom Color: Multi-Color
Zone: 10-11
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Great Foliage

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer


Genus Overview: Begonia (Annual Packs)

Common Name: Wax Begonia

An old time favorite! Low maintenance and provide color throughout the growing season.  Leaves are a waxy green or bronze.  Flower colors are white, pink, red.  Excellent choice for garden beds, containers and window boxes.