Wax begonia varieties

Choose a wax begonia by leaf color, flower form and habit. Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum is a horticultural group, not one uniform wild species.

Plant coveredBegonia x semperflorens-cultorumWax begonia · indoor and outdoor

Check the species, variety, group or trade name

Plant names and labels

Taxonomy
RHS treats Begonia semperflorens hort. as a synonym of Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum and describes it as a horticultural group. Do not fold tuberous, rhizomatous or other Begonia groups into this page.
Group
This tender, fibrous-rooted group has rounded green or bronze foliage and single or double red, pink or white flowers. The cited uses are summer bedding and patio or container culture.

Compare visible shape, pattern and size

How the varieties differ

Supported differences include green versus bronze foliage, single versus double flowers, flower color and compact upright habit. Keep each trait tied to its label or group, not color alone.

Change care only for a named difference

Care differences

For this group, use partial shade and well-drained soil. Move tender plants outdoors after frost, and keep the seasonal container setting visible.

Treat an unverified identity as uncertain

Limits of plant labels

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