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Spring–Autumn
Wax Begonia
Begonia × semperflorens
Family: Begoniaceae
Green & Freshfaintclean
SeasonSpring–Autumn
OriginBrazil (hybrid)
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanAnnual
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Spring–Autumn bloomer
Wax begonias produce their cheerful clusters of pink, white, or red flowers tirelessly from spring to frost, their glossy green or bronze foliage as ornamental as the flowers themselves.
Symbolism & Meaning
deep thought, beware
In the Victorian language of flowers, wax begonia means “Deep thoughts”.
Habitat & Environment
Brazil (hybrid)
Wax Begonia is native to Brazil (hybrid).
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameBegonia × semperflorens
- FamilyBegoniaceae
- Native ToBrazil (hybrid)
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Autumn
- LifespanAnnual
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