Begonia ×Semperflorens-Cultorum hybrids
Common name
bedding begonia
Family
Begoniaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Red/Pink, White
Year naturalised
1982
Origin
Cultivated hybrid
Etymology
begonia: Named after Micheal Begon (1638-1710), 18th century governor of French Canada and amateur botanist.