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Wax Begonia

Technically an annual; this one has survived three winters.

Type: Annual (mine keeps coming back)

Sun / water: Full to partial sun / daily in summer heat, otherwise as needed

When I plant it: Early spring into summer.

What I’ve seen

This double pink wax begonia is technically an annual, but this one has survived three winters.

How I use it

Showy and beautiful. I have not seen it attract pollinators, but it is a beautiful addition to any patio.


This profile shares what I have experienced growing this plant in my Central Florida garden. I am not a certified horticulturist, so results in your garden may differ.

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