Looks fantastic in the landscape or large containers, where its flowers profide endless color and the leaves add great texture.
Begonia 'Dragon Wing Series'
Begonia
Tips for Homeowners:
Begonia can be brought indoors to overwinter and should be cut back and placed in a very sunny spot. When growing outside water and fertilize on a regular basis.
Rate this Plant:
With benefits galore Dragon Wing is a rock star with unending flowers and tall, lush growth. This is a fantastic filler plant that will grow in sun or shade and when in full glory can be seen from a distance.
- Showy flowers
- Shiny angelwing-like leaves
- Mounded, lush growth
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Pink, Red
Interesting Notes about Begonia:
This Begonia is referred to as a cane type of begonia that is indicative of the tough stems that support the loads of flowers. There are variegated varieties, but the Dragon Wing series produces shiny green leaves and flowers are either pink or red. They prefer partial sun, and as long as there is adequate water will grow in full sun. In full shade they may produce fewer flowers, but are still a power house of color.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Container
- Blooms all Season
- Mass Planting
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
- Bronze
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water