Red Wax Begonia Seeds - Flower Plant

Red Wax Begonia is a popular ornamental flowering plant prized for its vibrant red blooms and glossy wax-like foliage. This compact variety produces abundant flowers continuously throughout the growing season, making it an excellent choice for borders, flower beds, containers, window boxes, and landscape plantings. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and offers reliable color with minimal maintenance.

Features

• Bright red continuous-blooming flowers
• Attractive glossy waxy foliage
• Compact and tidy growth habit
• Ideal for borders and flower beds
• Excellent for containers and window boxes
• Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance variety
• Long-lasting seasonal color display

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Begonia semperflorens
• Common Name (US): Red Wax Begonia
• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental Bedding Plant Variety
• Growth Habit: Compact annual or tender perennial
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual elsewhere)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: January–July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days in warm, humid conditions with light exposure
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 6–12 inches tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart