Scientific name: Begonia Dragon Wing Series
Family: BEGONIACEAE
Common names: “Dragon wing begonia”
Plant Type: Non-hardy perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 10-11
Light: Part shade – full sun
Exposure: Sheltered from cold wind
Soil: Humus rich fertile soil
Moisture: Average moisture – evenly moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 12-24″ W 15-24″
Leaf and Stem shape: Large dramatic glossy single lobed green-bronze-purple leaves
Flower: Red and pink flowers from late Spring – frost
Maintenance: Low – medium, can be overwintered indoors or grown as an annual
Landscape use: Flower beds, containers and baskets
Propagate: By cuttings
Pests & Disease: Generally healthy, mildew resistant
Comments: Showy colourful plants typically mass planted in formal lines, can be quite effective
