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Begonia Dragon Wing® Red

Dragon Wing begonias are high-performance plants boasting loose clusters of exotic, bell-like red blossoms framed by glossy, wing-shaped leaves. These large, bold beauties are virtually carefree - they tolerate heat and humidity, and grow like crazy almost anywhere. Plant Dragon Wings in hanging baskets, upright planters, or in flowerbeds.

  • »  Maintenance-free, season-long performance
  • »  Handles stressful conditions
  • »  Excellent flower show

Ball Landscape
  • Category:Annual
  • Breeder:Ball Landscape
  • Hardiness Zone:9-11
  • Height:30-37 cm
  • Spread:37-45 cm
  • Spacing:30-37 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
Partial Shade
Partial Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Additional Information about Begonia 'Red'

Some like it hot!
Even when temperatures blaze, Dragon Wing keeps on pumping out the color in gardens and planters all season. Thanks to their best-in-class “bullet-proof” performance, fast fill-in and easy-care nature, this dynamic duo is chosen by landscapers and homeowners over and over.

  • Grows lush and vigorous in southern U.S. heat and under cool, stressful conditions of northern Europe and Canada.
  • Unique and beautiful arching, pendulous habit is spectacular in hanging baskets, large containers and commercial landscaping plantings.
  • Angel-wing leaves and large blooms give Dragon Wing a dramatically different look.
  • Easy to grow from pelleted seed, it surpasses vegetative varieties for branching, vigour and “flower power.”

Vigorous Dragon Wing fills baskets, pots and shady gardens with graceful, arching foliage and large blooms. This award winner shines through heat, humidity and cool temperatures – right up until frost.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Begonia 'Red'

Allow for plenty of room to grow in container or landscape.
Best performance in partial sun to partial shade. Average fertilization required.