50+ Wax Begonia Red Flower Seeds- Begonia Semperflorens- Begonia Red Wax-Self Cleaning Annual-Great houseplants-B460
Wax Begonias are wonderful bedding plants and they establish nicely from flower seeds! The uniformity of their size and shape makes them perfect for mass plantings.
They are especially good in shady areas where few other plants will bloom. Wax Begonias plants are also great for container gardening. They make good houseplants as well. Begonia flower seeds are delicate and the consistency of powder. Wax begonia is a hardy perennial that brings bright blooms to your home and garden for the majority of the year. There are more than 1,000 species of begonias, and they come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. They are easy to grow and can be the center of any garden, and they even grow well indoors. However, this Red wax begonia is a beauty to behold! Wax begonias are often thought of as a plant for shade, but most of today’s varieties grow well in full sun making this plant very versatile for gardens and landscaping. In the sun plants are shorter and develop somewhat more flowers than in the shade. Begonias bloom continuously throughout the summer and early fall. The plant is "self-cleaning", meaning that the spent flowers tend to fall off by themselves and thus no “dead-heading is required. Wax begonias require less maintenance compared to other common annuals. Start Begonia seeds early to have flowers that bloom all summer! In tropical or subtropical climates, the wax Begonia is a perennial plant that can grow to the size of a small shrub. In cooler climates, it is grown as an annual. These fibrous Begonias have tightly compacted foliage covered with red blooms. Begonia Semperflorens is prized for its constant bloom and the uniformity of size and shape. These Begonia plants will bloom until frost and they require very little maintenance. How to grow Wax Begonia: Start the flower seed indoors 10 - 12 weeks before last frost. Press Begonia seeds onto the sterile potting mixture, but do not cover the seeds. Water from underneath to avoid fungus, and cover the flower seed tray with plastic wrap to help maintain continuous moisture. Quantity: 50+ Season: Annual USDA Zones: 3 - 10 Temperature: 75 - 80 F (23-26 C) Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Do not cover Sowing Rate: 2 - 4 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep moist until germination Plant Spacing: 10 inches Height: 6 - 8 inches Bloom Season: Spring to fall Bloom Color: Red Environment: Partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.5-6.2
