Begonia, Semperflorens, Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia
Begoniax semperflorens-cultorum 'Geneva Scarlet Beauty'

Height

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

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Foliage
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Herbaceous
Textured

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Classification

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals

Where to Grow