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
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
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:

4
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0
neutral
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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.

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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

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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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