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.
Begonia semperflorens 'Super Olympia Red'
Wax Begonia
Begonia semperflorens 'Super Olympia Red' - Wax Begonia from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Red blooms all summer
- Lush foliage with nice compact habit
- Showstopper color!
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Average Water
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: 10-12 in
Spread: 6-12 Inches
Spacing: 6-12 Inches
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 9-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Edging
- Container
- Blooms all Season
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
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.