Sunset®: 14-24 or annual
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Semi tender in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun to shade. Light shade is optimal in Phoenix and the low-deserts. The darker leaved varieties like more sun
Origin: Brazil
Growth Habits: Perennial, often grown as annual, 6 to 12 inches tall depending on variety (15 to 30 cm)
Watering Needs: Need to be kept in moist but well drained soil to resist Phoenix summers
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Wax begonias are one of the most planted annuals in American gardens. The varieties shown on the pictures are 6-8 inches high (15-20 cm) and relatively sun resistant. They are sometimes sold as 'Cocktail mixture'
Blooming Habits:
The Semperflorens Begonias produce a lot of flowers from March to October.
Culture:
Water deeply during dry weather and fertilize until June, and then after September.
Propagation:
The seeds are extremely small. Start seeds indoor (60 to 75°F, 16 to 24°C) 16 weeks before planting, set them 6 to 10 inches apart depending on variety.
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