Begonia, Semperflorens, Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia
Begoniax semperflorens-cultorum 'Lady Francis'

Family: Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Species: x semperflorens-cultorum (sem-per-FLOR-enz kul-TOR-um)
Cultivar: Lady Francis

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Rose/Mauve

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage
Textured

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Classification

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow