Begonia
BIG Red Green Leaf
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed
Drago Wing Begonias are great heat tolerant plants that are large and lush. Bright Red blooms cascade off this plant throughout the summer. Maturing taller in the shade it still performs great in the sun as well. Spectacular in containers and hanging baskets as well as landscape beds.
- Planting + Care
Size & Spacing
- Bed Spacing: 12-15"
- Mature Width: 15-18"
- Mature Height: 12-15"
Planting Type
- Good for Containers
- Mid
- Tall
Seasons
- Spring
- Summer
Type
- Annual
Sun/Shade
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
- Shade
Growth Habit
- Mounding
- Normal
- Average
Water Requirements
Fertilizer
Colors
- Bloom
Tolerant to
- Heat
Bloom/Interest Range
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Growth Characteristics:
Delivers proven garden performance across a wide range of environmental conditions. Georgia Gold Medal Winner.
Care & Maintenance:
Very low maintenance. Pinch back occasionally to keep in bounds and encourage continuous bloom.
Suggested Replacements
Striking contrast of color.
Gold Lace and Oxblood Red Coleus paired with Dragonwing Red Begonias make a statement in this mass planting.
