| Cultivation:
Dragon Wing Begonias are a popular low maintenance, heat
tolerant, spring bedding plant introduced by Pan American Seed.
Dragon Wing Begonias are considered a fibrous rooted Begonia. As with all fibrous
rooted Begonias they are extremely sensitive to cold, so don't
plant them outdoors until 2 or 3 weeks after the last average
frost date.
Dragon Wing
Begonias can be found in 10" or 12" hanging baskets,
mixed patio pots, and large cell packs for bed planting. Dragon
Wing Begonias prefer humus rich soils and afternoon shade. Water
when the soil is dry to the touch feeding monthly with a balanced
liquid plant food. Be sure to bring your Dragon Wing Begonias
indoors to over winter in a sunny window.
Propagation: Dragon Wing
Begonias are difficult to propagate and are generally grown from seed.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Susceptible to mildews.
Insect resistant.
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