Begonia, Shrub, Dragon Wing Begonia 'Dragon Wing Pink'

Begonia

Family
Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Begonia (be-GON-yuh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Non-patented
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Shrub
Semperflorens
Other Details
Other details
Textured
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Classification
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

Burbank, California

Bartow, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Concord, North Carolina

Prosperity, South Carolina

Bedias, Texas

Broaddus, Texas

Houston, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Floyd, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Dearborn, MI (Zone 5b) | July 2013 | positive

I grow many of these plants as annuals here in Michigan and they are fantastic. They bloom continuously up to frost and I even have some...Read More

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Concord, NC | July 2013 | positive

Pink Dragon Wing Begonias' have always been my favorite, especially when in hanging baskets. Their Just lovely and perfect for cottage gardens.

J
Pocahontas, TN (Zone 7b) | March 2006 | positive

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 f...Read More

S
Broaddus, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2005 | positive

Dragonwing is in full bloom Jan. 16, 2005 in plastic pot. It blooms year round; overwintered in greenhouse.

It has lovel...Read More

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