Begonia, Semperflorens, Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia 'Senator Scarlet'

Begoniax semperflorens-cultorum

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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tempe, Arizona

Cool, California

Hawkinsville, Georgia

New Orleans, Louisiana

Opelousas, Louisiana

Acton, Maine

Brighton, Michigan

Saint Louis, Missouri

Broaddus, Texas

Houston, Texas

Pflugerville, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Victoria, Texas

Danville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Brighton, MI (Zone 5b) | January 2012 | positive

I purchased this plant on clearance late spring just for some added color. The one-quart container plant that only got morning sun easily...Read More

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Victoria, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | positive

Flowers year round in Victoria,TX.

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Hawkinsville, GA (Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

This plant also over-wintered in my garden this year (2004-2005).

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Pflugerville, TX (Zone 8b) | November 2004 | positive

Colorful, hardy, low maintenance flowering plants great around trees or front of borders. Mine grow as perenials in zone 8b

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