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Begonia Dragon Wing® Red

Scientific Name: Begonia 'Bepared'

Also Known As

  • Begonia 'Dragon Wing Red'
  • Dragon Wing Begonia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 14"-18"
  • W: 15"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Begonia Dragon Wing® Red plant details

Begonia Dragon Wing® Red is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia Dragon Wing® Red

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: begoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 14 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia Dragon Wing® Red

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A robust semi cane type that will mature into a very large semi-trailing plant. Huge red flowers most of the year. Super showy and vigorous.

Gardening facts about Begonia Dragon Wing® Red plant

How to Grow Begonia Dragon Wing® Red

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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