Description
Begonia semperflorens ‘Double Up Red’ Proven Winners Bronze Leaf Wax Begonia is a striking ornamental plant known for its vibrant double red flowers and distinctive bronze-tinted foliage, which adds a rich contrast to garden beds and containers. This cultivar is a member of the wax begonia group, valued for its glossy, waxy leaves that contribute to its heat and humidity tolerance, making it an excellent choice for warm climates and summer displays. The ‘Double Up’ series is celebrated for its vigorous growth habit and prolific blooming, continuously producing abundant, showy flowers that maintain their color intensity throughout the growing season. Originating from the species Begonia semperflorens, which is native to South America, this cultivar benefits from decades of breeding efforts aimed at enhancing flower form and foliage aesthetics. The Bronze Leaf variety specifically is prized for its ability to provide a dramatic foil to the bright red blooms, enhancing garden visual interest. As a Proven Winners introduction, it has been widely recognized by horticulturists and gardeners for its reliable performance, disease resistance, and overall ornamental appeal in landscapes and container plantings.