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

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: Senator Scarlet

Height

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

Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
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
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood 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
Annuals
Biennials
Perennials

Where to Grow