FlowerBegonia
Dragon Wing Red Begonia
Dragon Wing
Dragon Wing Red Begonia is a hybrid annual that brings tropical drama to gardens from zones 3, 11. With vivid red blooms and distinctive wing-shaped foliage, this compact mound-former reaches just 15, 18 inches tall and thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for shaded corners, containers, and mixed plantings. Ready to flower within 110, 119 days, it's a low-maintenance choice that rewards gardeners with season-long color in moist, humid growing conditions.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-11
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Preferred Temp65-80°F
Growth Stats
18 in
Height
PeriodAnnual
TypeBush
Spacing
12-18 inches apart
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Water
—
Zones
3-11
Size
18in H x ?in W
Growth
Annual
Care
High
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Highlights
What makes Dragon Wing Red special is the combination of its striking appearance and easygoing nature. The foliage itself is as ornamental as the flowers, those unusual wing-shaped leaves create visual interest even before the vivid red blooms appear. These begonias genuinely thrive in heat and humidity, which means they actually perform better in less-than-ideal conditions where many other plants struggle. The compact, mounded growth habit makes it perfectly suited to container gardening, window boxes, and hanging baskets, delivering consistent color without demanding constant attention.
Common Uses
Dragon Wing Red Begonia is grown purely for its ornamental value. The vibrant red flowers and distinctive wing-like leaves make it a showstopping accent plant for shaded borders, container displays, and indoor arrangements. Its compact mounded habit makes it especially valuable in window boxes and hanging baskets, where the blooms can be admired at eye level.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Early Summer
First Harvest
Not Applicable
Last Harvest
Not Applicable
Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start Dragon Wing Red Begonia seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date. Sow pelleted seeds on moist seed-starting mix and do not cover them—they need light to germinate. Maintain soil temperature around 70–75°F and keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seedlings will emerge in 10–14 days under proper conditions.
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date once they've developed their first true leaves and nighttime temperatures remain above 50°F. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7–10 days before planting. Space plants 18 inches apart in partial shade with moist, well-draining soil.
Pruning
Pinch back young seedlings when they reach 2, 3 inches tall to encourage branching and a fuller mounded form. Deadhead spent flowers regularly throughout the growing season to promote continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
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Pests & Diseases
Scientific Classification
Begonia L.
Family
Begoniaceae
Genus
Begonia