Several flowers have a long blooming period. However, if you are a gardener looking for a flower that blooms almost all year long, wax begonia is a good choice.
Closeup of a wax begonia. /VCG Photo
Wax begonia is a type of begonia, a plant with showy blooms of different colors.
Clusters of pink wax begonia. /VCG Photo
When blooming, clusters of small flowers with textured petals soon fill the pot or the garden, even in the autumn when most of the flowers begin to wither. Wax begonia's blooming period can last for more than nine months, from March to December. Hence, it is very popular among gardeners as everyone hopes to see lovely flowers blooming all the time.
Red wax begonia flowers. /VCG Photo
While planting wax begonia, one needs to take special measures for maintaining the right temperature and light conditions. Most of the varieties can do well in partially sunny areas, while a few can do better in areas fully exposed to the sun. Well-drained soil and humid environment help it thrive. Moreover, pets should be kept away from wax begonia as the flower is somewhat poisonous and may cause the pet animals to vomit if ingested.
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