Wax begonias will also overwinter in most locations here on the coast. In-ground plantings will get ratty looking during the winter and are best replanted with fresh stock in the late spring.

Wax begonias may have green or bronze leaves and red, pink or white flowers. They grow six to twelve inches tall. The fancy-leaf begonia 'Torch' is one of my favorites.

Most selections of wax begonias grow to about 12 inches tall and equally wide. The have nickel-size flowers of pink, red or white. The foliage is at least as decorative as the blooms.

The foliage of BabyWing begonia is larger than typical wax begonias but not as large as Dragon Wing. It is an attractive, slightly shiny, medium green and is wing-shaped.

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The tuberous begonias should not be confused with the low-growing wax begonias often called annual bedding begonias that don’t respond to winter protection.