Wax Begonia
Begonia semperflorens Red Bronze Leaf
Add a vibrant touch to your garden with the 'Red Bronze Leaf' Wax Begonia, featuring striking red blooms against glossy, bronze foliage.
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Installation
About this plant
The Begonia semperflorens 'Red Bronze Leaf' is a classic choice for continuous color, boasting an abundance of bright red flowers that pop against its unique, metallic-bronze leaves. This annual offers a refined aesthetic, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any planting scheme. Its compact and bushy growth habit makes it incredibly versatile, ideal for mass plantings, edging, container arrangements, or even as a cheerful indoor accent. Enjoy a season-long display from spring until the first frost. Easy to grow and maintain, 'Red Bronze Leaf' Wax Begonia offers consistent beauty with minimal effort, making it a favorite for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking reliable, long-lasting color.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal deadheading to encourage continuous blooming. Fertilize regularly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season. Protect from frost.
Quick facts
- Type
- annual
- Mature height
- 6-12 inches
- Mature width
- 6-12 inches
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Growth rate
- Fast