Begonia Dragon Wing Red seeds

The Red Dragon Wing Begonia is a remarkable annual plant, constantly adorned with vivid red flowers. Its generous clusters of single flowers rest on robust, wing-shaped, shiny green leaves. This bushy and dynamic variety adds a touch of exoticism in pots or large hanging baskets. It thrives in intense heat and full sun, although it flourishes even more in partially shaded areas.

The Red Dragon Wing Begonia is a non-hardy herbaceous perennial plant, grown as an annual, belonging to the begonia family. It originates from Begonia semperflorens, a hybrid between two species native to Brazil. This variety is part of a series of sterile hybrids obtained in 1997, selected for their good sun and heat resistance, vigour, and sensational foliage. The Red Dragon Wing has tender, fleshy stems covered with thick, leathery, oblong and heart-shaped, beautiful dark glossy green leaves, about 6 cm in length, giving a lush appearance. This highly branched plant will quickly reach 30 to 40 cm in height and 30 to 40 cm in diameter. Blooming from May-June until the first frosts, its abundant flowers are simple, cup-shaped, composed of 4 rounded petals, in a very cheerful scarlet red. They are grouped in trailing clusters. The plant tolerates temporary drought quite well. Its sterile flowers fade and fall naturally, reducing maintenance to a minimum.

The Red Dragon Wing Begonia is remarkably adaptable, tolerating full sun well while thriving in partial shade, especially in regions prone to intense summer sun. This begonia is perfect for planting in flower beds or planters, and also looks wonderful in large flower pots. Begonias flourish as ground covers, forming a dense and colourful carpet when mixed with other varieties. They pair well with light foliage plants and delicate flowers like lobelias, annual pennisetums, bacopas, bidens, and petunias. For a more exotic effect, they can be combined with cannas, castor beans, or ginger lilies, creating a bed of intense colours.