Begonia Seeds - Wax White

Begonia Seeds - Wax White (Begonia Semperflorens ) GREAT container, Garden Bed , Patio Planter and front borders

Wax Begonia (Begonia Semperflorens White) - Compact, uniform Wax White Begonia seeds produce tight mounds of foliage adorned with pristine white blossoms. These fibrous begonias thrive in rich, well-drained soil with intermittent watering. Optimal in full sun for compact growth, they're ideal for formal mass plantings, borders, and container arrangements with other cool-colored flowers. Their consistent size and affordable establishment from seed make them perfect for large-scale landscape designs.

Begonia flower seed is delicate and the consistency of powder. Start flower seed indoors 10 - 12 weeks before last frost. Press Begonia seeds onto the sterile potting mixture, but do not cover the seeds. Water from underneath to avoid fungus, and cover the flower seed tray with plastic wrap. Transplant Begonia plants into good garden soil that is high in organic matter that will retain moisture keeping the soil cool. Begonia care includes pinching the stems back if they look scraggly to encourage compact growth. Wax Begonias require regular watering to look their best but will survive periods of drought.

Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 6 - 8 inches
Bloom Season: Spring to fall
Bloom Color: WHITE
Environment: Partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.5-6.2
Planting Directions
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: DO NOT COVER
Sowing Rate: 2 - 4 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 10 inches
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