Begonia semperflorens Super Olympia Red
Begonia semperflorens Super Olympia Red
Begonia semperflorens Super Olympia rouge
Bedding Begonia, Wax Begonia, Wax Leaf Begonia
As always, careful packaging and begonias in mini-plugs arrived in perfect condition. Planted at the start of the year and have experienced a remarkable flowering these past few months. Very good site.
zolteck, 06/11/2025
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Description
Begonia semperflorens 'Super Olympia Red' is a new variety of annual begonia, with a bushy and compact habit supported by dense and vigorous foliage that resists harsh weather conditions. Its red flowers are single or double, and are arranged in generous clusters on round and glossy bright green leaves. Like all semperflorens hybrids, this variety blooms continuously until the first frost. It prefers shade or partial shade.
The 'Super Olympia Red' begonia is a non-hardy herbaceous perennial plant, grown as an annual, belonging to the begonia family. It is derived from Begonia semperflorens, a hybrid between two species native to Brazil. This variety is part of a series of recent hybrids selected for their vigorous and dense habit, floriferousness, as well as their very vibrant colours. 'Super Olympia Red' has stout and fleshy stems covered with tough, rounded leaves of a beautiful fresh green colour, glossy, about 5 cm (2 in) in length. This highly branched plant will quickly reach about 20 cm (7.9 in) in all directions. Appearing in May-June and present until the first frost, its abundant flowers are asymmetrical, cup-shaped, composed of rounded, bright red petals arranged around a small yellow heart and grouped in axillary clusters. Begonias are monoecious and bear flowers with exclusively male attributes (single flowers) and others with female attributes (double flowers). They are grouped in numerous terminal clusters.
This Begonia is ideal for brightening up a shady area, but it can also be placed in partial shade. It can be used in beds, containers, hanging baskets, or in large flowering pots. The Super Olympia series of begonias form beautiful ground cover when mixed with different varieties. They pair well with plants with light foliage and flowers, such as lobelias, annual pennisetums, bacopas, bidens, but also with petunias. For a more exotic look, you can create a colourful flowerbed by combining the Super Olympia Red with cannas or Hedychiums. It is also good to be aware that hardy varieties of begonia exist, such as Begonia grandis.
Please note that our young plants in mini-plugs are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under shelter (veranda, greenhouse, frame) at a temperature above 14C° for a few weeks before planting outside once all risk of frost has passed.
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Begonia
semperflorens
Super Olympia rouge
Bégoniaceae
Bedding Begonia, Wax Begonia, Wax Leaf Begonia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Begonia 'Super Olympia Red' flowers from June until the first frost. Place in a well-drained, fertile, humus-rich and light soil, moist but not waterlogged, in full sun or partial shade. Water moderately (it does not tolerate excess water!) and provide frequent fertilisation for more intense flowering - up to once a week during the growing season. Beware of snails and slugs which love to devour young plants. The Begonia semperflorens can be susceptible to powdery mildew and botrytis. The Begonia is frost-sensitive and will not tolerate temperatures below zero. For this reason, it is often cultivated in containers that can be easily brought indoors into greenhouses or under a heated conservatory at the first signs of frost.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.