Begonia, Shrub, Dragon Wing Begonia 'Dragon Wing Red'
Begonia
| Family: | Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Begonia (be-GON-yuh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Dragon Wing Red |
| Additional cultivar information: | (Dragon Wing® Series, aka Bepared) |
| Hybridized | by Burpee |
| Registered or introduced: | 1997 |
Classification:
Shrub
Semperflorens
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Textured
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color:
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Red
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Alameda, California
Brea, California
Calistoga, California
Carlsbad, California
Cathedral City, California
Clayton, California
Costa Mesa, California
Hayward, California
Los Angeles, California
San Leandro, California
Santa Barbara, California
Bartow, Florida
Gulf Breeze, Florida (2 reports)
Jacksonville, Florida
Navarre, Florida
Niceville, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Alpharetta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Folkston, Georgia
Hazlehurst, Georgia
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
Elkhart, Indiana
Newburgh, Indiana
Manhattan, Kansas
Barbourville, Kentucky
Annapolis, Maryland
Saline, Michigan
Rosemount, Minnesota
Biloxi, Mississippi
Clinton, Mississippi
Florence, Mississippi
Raymond, Mississippi
Kansas City, Missouri
Croton On Hudson, New York
Lewiston, New York
Southold, New York
Gastonia, North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina
New Bern, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Duncan, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Gold Hill, Oregon
New Freedom, Pennsylvania
Greeneville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Maryville, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Rockwood, Tennessee
Cedar Hill, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Crockett, Texas
Decatur, Texas
Dripping Springs, Texas
Fabens, Texas
Georgetown, Texas
Grapevine, Texas
Houston, Texas (2 reports)
Humble, Texas
Katy, Texas
Port Lavaca, Texas
Smithville, Texas
Spring Branch, Texas
Victoria, Texas
Danby, Vermont
Church Road, Virginia
Jonesville, Virginia
West Bend, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On May 21, 2016, Firefly75 wrote: I love this begonia, I have always been afraid of growing begonias because I've heard they are fussy about humidity and prone to mold etc. This is a hearty plant that needs very little attention to thrive. I keep it in a pot in a sunny window and it blooms profusely all spring/summer with dark green leaves that are burgundy red underneath all winter. Very showy all year long. Just water it about twice a week and fertilize once a month. In fact, I think it is ready to be moved up a pot size bigger this spring as it is towering over the small 3 quart pot I bought it in last year! I have had some luck rooting cuttings in water but not in soil yet, although my mother has said she just stuck her cuttings in the dirt and they took off. I reccomend this hearty plant, I live in a desert climate ... read more |
| Positive | On Apr 25, 2011, ohsusannah from Cedar Hill, TX wrote: I can't imagine a summer without this plant. It won't survive our winter, but is well worth bringing indoors. I have planted it in the ground, but enjoy it more in large containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. I have easily rooted cuttings in both water and potting mix. |
| Positive | On Jan 22, 2011, lovethisplant from Cathedral City, CA wrote: I live in the low desert of Southern California (Palm Springs). Summer heat to 120 degrees. Bought this plant, (think this is the plant), at a Lowe's in hanging basket last Spring which I repotted in a large container. Bloomed forever and grew. Summer came and I decided not to throw it out so covered it with a vine growing in same container and watered three times a day. It is under a trellis with shade cloth over trellis. It got pretty scruffy looking but I hung in there. Now in late September it started to look better and grew, and grew. It is four times the size of when I bought it and will not quit blooming. My only question is the pinching back does not work when canes get too long, blooms do not seem to form at these pinched ends. Should I cut out these canes? I am going to... read more |
| Positive | On May 31, 2010, Vinite from Grapevine, TX wrote: I noted that I have had success with this plant in North Central Texas, but there's more to the story. I mulch heavily in winter and cover with burlap when temps are below freezing. After last year's record cold/snow, 3 of the 6 sprouted again, but the others were goners. I purchased another plant and have snapped off portions to plant in the lost areas. They look bad for a short while, but with water and patience, they will be fine. I may overwinter cuttings indoors next winter and see if I can get an earlier start. |
| Neutral | On Mar 26, 2009, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote: Although it bloomed great all summer,it went semi dormant here in the SF bay area,not evergreen like the Angel wing Begonia's that grow here. That was dissapointing since they never had any frost touch them. Just now, near April is it just starting to grow again out of the straggly look.. |
| Positive | On Mar 25, 2006, judycooksey from Pocahontas, TN (Zone 7b) wrote: It can only be grown as a houseplant in our zone. During the summer I keep it on the porch where it gets afternoon sun, water often and fertilize once a month. During the winter it must be protected from low temperatures. I love it's vibrant color. |
| Positive | On Sep 13, 2005, Scorpioangel from Gold Hill, OR (Zone 7a) wrote: I love this begonia .... have to move it indoors every winter so it grows in a pot. Flowers profusely indoors and out. |
| Positive | On Aug 9, 2005, isom from Mission BC, I'm not a big fan of begonias as I find that in my area, they're liable to powdery mildew in the fall & mildews when grown in the house. But dragon wing begonias surpass all other begonias for ease of growing & they put on a lovely show. |
| Positive | On Feb 18, 2005, handbright from Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) wrote: I have seen this plant used in entryways to several subdivisions in my area, (always staked). |
| Positive | On Mar 31, 2004, captainswife from Rosemount, MN wrote: This plant grows so beautifully in Minnesota summers outdoors. This year I brought a medium sized one inside to a south/east bay dinette and it grew beautifully all winter and bloomed and bloomed and is still blooming! I feed it every two to three months with Jobes flowering plant spikes and let the plant get to just dry before watering. I now have a large, glorious plant to move out to the deck or three season as soon as the Minnesota weather allows. |
| Positive | On May 27, 2003, Quiltqueen from West Bend, WI wrote: Friend gave me cutting from her outdoor plant - I kept on kitchen counter all winter - southern exposure - it bloomed continuously and grew to be over 3 ft in diameter. Wonderful at Christmas. Am planting outside last week of May and will pass on cuttings to daughter and friends since it is so prolific and colorful. Will take cuttings in Fall to add color to the house again next Winter. |
| Positive | On Jan 5, 2003, yvana from Stone Mountain, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: This plant is a cross between the Angelwing begonia and the Wax begonia, giving it the best qualities of both varieties. Blooms profusely until frost. |
