Begonia semperorens (Bedding begonia)

Botanical name: Begonia semperorens
Common name(s): Bedding begonia
Categories: Annuals

Plant description:

Begonias are ideal for semi-shaded areas. They need humus-enriched soil and regular watering. Sow seeds in autumn, winter or spring and do not cover; plants should flower about 18 weeks after sowing. Begonias can be propagated by cuttings and transplant well. The B. semperflorens ‘Senator’, ‘Rio’ and ‘Cocktail’ series are bronzeleafed; ‘Varsity’ and ‘Ambassador’ have green leaves; ‘Inferno’ and ‘Glamour’ are taller, growing to 400mm, with larger flowers. Colours range from red and deep rose to coral, pink and white. Bicolours are available.

Botanical Pronunciation: bee-GO-nee-uh x sem-pur-FLOR-enz-kull-TOR

Begonia semperorens requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
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Botanical name	Begonia semperorens
Plant Care	Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels. Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	Height: 20 cm Spread: 50 cm
Categories	Annuals
Flowers	Flower colours range from red and deep rose to coral, pink and white. Bicolours are available.
Common name(s)	Bedding begonia
Origin	Garden hybrid
Foliage	Description: Bronze in Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter.
Uses in landscape design	Begonias are ideal for semi-shaded areas.
Planting instructions	Begonias are ideal for semi-shaded areas.
Maintenance	Regular watering.
Soil conditions	They require humus-enriched soil.
Propagation	Begonias can be propagated by cuttings and transplant well.
When to sow	Sow seeds in autumn, winter or spring and do not cover; plants should flower about 18 weeks after sowing.

Flower colours range from red and deep rose to coral, pink and white. Bicolours are available.

Description: Bronze in Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter.

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Begonia semperorens (Bedding begonia)