Common Name: Wax BegoniaScientific Name Genus: BegoniaFamily Name: BegoniaceaeIdentification NotesWax begonias are often thought of as a plant for shade, but most of today’s varieties grow well in full sun making this plant very versatile for gardens and landscaping. In the sun plants are shorter and develop somewhat more flowers than in the shade. Begonias bloom continuously throughout the summer and early fall. The plant is "self-cleaning", meaning that the spent flowers tend to fall off by themselves and thus no “dead-heading is required. Wax begonias require less maintenance compared to other common annuals.Life CycleAnnual Growth Habitsomewhat succulent, branched from base, fibrous-rooted; to 18" Leavesvery glossy; ovate or oval to broad-oval green, bronze or dark red leaves Flowersmany flowers in small axillary clusters, rose-red to white Bloom TimeSummer Propagation MethodSeeds Landscape UsesBedding; foreground of gardens, containers, and edging