Wax Begonia
Begonia semperflorens
Wax Begonia is an annual for edging, groundcover, suited to shade and partial shade and loam, flowering May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
| Type | Annual |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 30 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Aspect | shade and partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 10a-11a |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | No |
Where to use it in a border
At around 30 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 30 cm of room to spread, roughly 3 to the metre when planted in a drift. It is hardy across USDA zones 10a to 11a, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade.
Border Builder uses Wax Begonia's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
- Not recorded as pet-safe; site it away from pets that graze if that matters to you.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- False Holly 'Goshiki'for height behind it
- Boxwood 'Green Gem'to edge in front
- Boxwood 'Green Velvet'for height behind it
- Boxwood 'Winter Gem'for height behind it
- Japanese Holly 'Sky Pencil'for height behind it
- Yew 'Densiformis'for height behind it