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Begoniaceae

Herbaceous perennial treated as an annual; glossy green or bronze, ovate leaves; succulent stems with prominent nodes; flowers in axillary clusters.

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: beds & borders container plantings hanging baskets

Propagation: stem cuttings leaf cuttings

Light Requirement: medium low

Flower Color: White, pink or red

Blooming Period: spring summer fall

Height: 6-18"

Width: 6-12"

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Good edging or massing plant for shade; use bronze foliage varieties in semi-shade situations; most are F1 hybrids.