{"product_id":"begonia-semperflorens-wax-begonia-mix","title":"Begonia semperflorens 'Wax Begonia' mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e2000 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeding \u003cstrong\u003eBegonia semperflorens 'Wax Begonia Mix'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great way to grow compact, long-blooming plants with \u003cstrong\u003eshiny foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebright flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in shades of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite, pink, and red\u003c\/strong\u003e. These begonias are \u003cstrong\u003eideal for edging, containers, and bedding displays\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in partial shade. While they are often grown from plugs or cuttings, you can absolutely grow them from seed—it just requires \u003cstrong\u003ewarmth, light, and patience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌸 Begonia semperflorens 'Wax Begonia Mix' – Seeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Quick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTender perennial (grown as an annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm (6–10 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring to frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMix: white, red, pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen or bronze, glossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to full sun (in cooler climates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorders, mass plantings, containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Step-by-Step Seeding Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Sow (Indoors 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or water from below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCover trays with plastic dome or wrap to retain moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright indirect light or grow lights (12–14 hours\/day)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm – \u003cstrong\u003e21–24°C (70–75°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–21 days (sometimes longer – stay patient)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eAfter 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