Super Olympia Red Begonia

Super Olympia Red is a compact, green-leaved wax begonia with early, abundant red flowers. Ball Seed identifies the exact selection as Begonia semperflorens and describes the series as uniform and suitable for landscape planting; mature plants reach about 8–10 inches tall by 10–12 inches wide ([Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/webtrackplantinfo.aspx?ENV=P&phid=009201469004463)). ## Flowers and placement Use it along low borders, in bedding displays, or in containers for a dense block of red color. Its rounded form works well at the front of a planting, where the flowers remain visible. ## Growing conditions Plant in sun or partial shade and use moist, well-drained soil. The [RHS wax begonia profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/25707/begonia-semperflorens-hort/details) describes semperflorens begonias as tender perennials usually grown as annual bedding and notes summer-to-autumn flowering. RHS hardiness ratings are UK-specific and do not establish a USDA zone. ## Maintenance Water during dry spells and keep the root zone from becoming waterlogged. Set plants outdoors after frost danger has passed. Remove damaged stems as needed; protect from frost or treat as seasonal bedding where winters are cold.