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Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum 'Senator Scarlet' plant |
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Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum 'Senator Scarlet'
(Waxed Begonia, Fibrous-rooted
Begonia)
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Family: Begoniaceae
Origin: Hybrid
Light: Full sun/ sun-part shade/ light shade
Height: 0.5-1'
Spread: 0.5-1'
Blooms: Scarlet-red flowers, repeated blooms
Foliage: Bronze, rounded
Soil: Well-drained, acidic (pH: 5.6-6.5)
Fertilizer: Monthly with well-balanced liquid fertilizer
Insect/Disease: Insect resistant. Susceptible to mildews
Propagation: Herbaceous stem cuttings
Uses: Hanging basket, container, houseplant, bedding, indoors
Comments: Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum 'Senator Scarlet' or Waxed Begonia
or Fibrous-rooted Begonia is
a hardy low-maintenance plant with attractive foliage. In zone 8b,
it is a heat-tolerant tropical perennial.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
