Rose Wax Begonia Seeds - Compact Bedding & Container Flowers

Grow a low border of rose-colored flowers and glossy green foliage with rose wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens). Its compact, rounded growth suits patio pots, hanging baskets, and the front of garden beds, bringing long-lasting color to partly shaded spaces.

What you receive

This listing is for seeds, not live plants. Choose from 200, 500, 2,000, or 5,000 seeds. Begonia seeds are extremely fine, so open the packet carefully and sow in a sheltered area.

Plant details

• Flower color: Rose
• Foliage: Rich green, thick and waxy
• Height: Approximately 6–8 inches
• Life cycle: Usually grown as a frost-tender annual; may persist in frost-free conditions
• Flowering: Spring through fall, depending on sowing time and growing conditions
• Light: Partial shade; protect from intense afternoon sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; preferred pH 5.5–6.2
• Spacing: Approximately 10 inches apart

How to start seeds

1. Start indoors 10–12 weeks before your expected last frost, using a clean tray and fine, sterile seed-starting mix.
2. Scatter seeds on the surface and press gently into contact with the mix. Do not cover with soil: light is needed for germination.
3. Keep at approximately 75–80°F in bright, indirect light. Maintain even moisture without saturating the mix; gentle bottom watering helps avoid displacing the seeds.
4. A clear cover can help retain humidity. Ventilate regularly and remove the cover as seedlings emerge. Germination generally takes 14–28 days under suitable conditions.
5. Grow seedlings on in bright light, then pot up carefully when large enough to handle. Gradually acclimate them outdoors before planting after frost danger has passed.

Garden and container care

Use containers with drainage holes and water when the surface begins to dry. Keep the root zone evenly moist, but avoid standing water and prolonged dryness. Give plants room for air circulation and protect them from frost.

Plant a row along a partly shaded path or group several in a patio container for a neat display of rose flowers against glossy foliage. Flowering time and final size vary with climate and care.