8/30/2023 0 Comments Wax begonia sun or shade![]() Many of you will appreciate the bright, bold yellows, oranges, reds and pinks of the ‘Non-stop” series which are a favourite in part shade, as well as the cascading Illumination begonias for fantastic hanging baskets which are both true tuberous begonias. However with improved hybridization, we now have begonias that can tolerate full sun such as the Dragon wing type or the boliviensis types such as Santa Cruz or Unstoppable Upright Fire.īegonias are often divided based on their root system – tuberous ( fleshy tubers ) versus fibrous ( seed propagated) varieties. Here at Sun Harvest we talk about non stop begonias, Dragon wing begonias, and Solenia begonias, but how do you as the home gardener use them to enjoy them the most during the growing season? Well because we DO want to see everyone experience a begonia of some type every growing season, the purpose of this blog is to break down the different begonias to better understand the best application for these showy annuals!įirst of all it is important to note that overall, begonias perform best in light shade or part sun, that is 4-6 hours of morning sun and will do well in deeper shade, especially the tuberous Non-Stops and the flashy foliage types such as Rex begonias. Even in a hot, dry summer like 2016, begonias of different types were still some of the stellar plants in our container trials. Begonia is part of the Begoniaceae genus( plant family) which contains over 1700 different plant species – wow that would be a large reunion- and it is safe to say that some pretty exciting plant breeding efforts are revealing some fantastic varieties that are unrivalled as far as performance in containers and the garden. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.We love to grow begonias at Sun Harvest and sometimes it is difficult to pick our favourite when there are so many types and to choose from. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the thriller plants stand out. Wax Begonia is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. This species is not originally from North America. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for rich, acidic soils. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. You may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. ![]() As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat. Although it's not a true annual, this plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. Wax Begonia will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. ![]() Wax Begonia is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. ![]() It is a good choice for attracting birds, bees and butterflies to your yard. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. Wax Begonia is a dense herbaceous annual with a mounded form. Its attractive glossy round leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year. ![]() Wax Begonia features showy clusters of white flowers with shell pink overtones and gold eyes rising above the foliage from early summer to mid fall. Other Names: Begonia semperflorens cultorumĪn outstanding begonia with nicely rounded glossy green leaves for a visual impact in the garden clusters of white, pink, red, or bi-color blooms rise above the foliage all season grows well in humid conditions ![]()
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