James Burghardt
Family
Begoniaceae
Botanical Name
BEGONIA( Semperflorens Cultorum Group, GUM DROP™ SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Fibrous Begonia
General Description
Gum Drop begonias are compact, bushy wax begonias with doubled flowers. These popular bedding plants are evergreen perennials in tropical to sub-tropical zones and are grown as warm-season tender perennials in temperate zones. Easy to grow and ever-blooming, members of the Gum Drop Series produce many, waxy, double flowers that come in a variety of colors to include red, orange, rose, pink and white. Plants are tidy and self branching and do not require pinching.
These begonias prefer full to partial sun and well drained, average soil. It is best to let them dry out between watering to reduce fungal disease problems. Wax begonias are perfect for mixed borders, containers and hanging baskets. In colder zones, they can be brought indoors to overwinter.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 15
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height
6"-10" / 15.2cm - 25.4cm
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Width
6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Double
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No