James Burghardt
Family
Begoniaceae
Botanical Name
Begonia( Semperflorens Cultorum Group, HARMONY SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Fibrous Begonia
General Description
Wax begonias are tender perennials that are normally used as disposable annual bedding plants in temperate and tropical regions. Their roots are fibrous and dense, giving rise to another common name of fibrous begonia. Both dwarf and taller strains have been developed, and all produce perpetual masses of small flowers during warmth. The leaves can be green to red or bronze. In warm climates, these begonias can overwinter and be reliable perennials if moisture is available and summer suns are not scalding. Normally, give semperflorens cultivars a light shade exposure, and the bronze leafed cultivars are generally more tolerant of full sun.
The Harmony series of wax begonia features a full and rounded bronze leafed set of cultivars. They are all shorter and compact in form. They are in constant flower in the warm months and withstand heat and the bombardment of heavy summer rains.
Wax begonias are continually blooming with adequate light and moisture. They can be deadheaded or pinched back and allowed to rejuvenate. Plants growing in frost free regions can get become a massive, spilling clump in a container or in the garden.
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, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm
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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
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Loam
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Coral
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Dark Green, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green, Bronze
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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
Single
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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
Fine
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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, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
