Botanical Name: Begonia × hybrida ‘Dragon Wing Pink’

Common Name: Dragon Wing Begonia

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11)

Size: 12–18" Tall × 18–24" Spread

Growth Habit: Arching, Mounding, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Excellent Sun Tolerance)

Soil: Prefers Well-Drained, Fertile Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Consistent Moisture for Best Performance

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Abundant Pink Blooms, Glossy Green Foliage, Excellent Heat & Rain Tolerance, Self-Cleaning Flowers

Uses: Ideal for Containers, Hanging Baskets, Landscape Beds, Borders, and Mass Plantings

Patent: ❌ Not Patented

Propagation: ✔ Propagation Allowed

See our complete Dragon Wing Begonia Plant Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Begonia ‘Dragon Wing Pink’

Ever since Dragon Wing Begonias hit the market in the early 2000s, they’ve been one of those plants I’ve trusted for everyone—especially beginners. This is a Begonia that doesn’t demand perfect conditions or perfect care. You plant it, water it in, and it simply takes off. Year after year, it’s proven itself as one of the most forgiving and adaptable annuals you can put in the garden. Dragon Wing Pink produces bright, cheerful pink blooms nonstop, carried on long, arching stems that naturally create a soft, cascading shape. It adds movement without becoming floppy and fullness without needing constant attention. The glossy green foliage gives it a lush, almost tropical feel, which is something most outdoor annuals just don’t deliver—especially ones that are this tough.

One of the biggest reasons it’s stayed popular for so long is its versatility. Unlike traditional Begonias that insist on shade, Dragon Wing Pink is perfectly comfortable in 3-6+ hours of sun. Heat, humidity, and summer rain don’t bother it a bit. Where other Begonias scorch, stall, or thin out, this one keeps blooming and keeps its structure. It’s the kind of plant that actually builds confidence for new gardeners because it responds so well—even when conditions aren’t ideal.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

Dragon Wing Pink is consistently dependable with very little effort required. It establishes quickly, fills in evenly, and blooms continuously without deadheading or cleanup. The flowers drop cleanly on their own, and the foliage stays glossy, healthy, and attractive from planting all the way through frost.

We’ve used it everywhere over the years—mixed containers, large patio pots, landscape beds, and mass plantings—and it continues to excel in every setting. It works as a soft spiller, a colorful filler, or a stand-alone planting that holds its own all season. It’s also one of the very few begonias we confidently recommend for sunny locations, which makes it incredibly useful for gardeners dealing with heat and intense light. It’s tough, adaptable, and endlessly forgiving—and after growing it for so many years, it’s still one of the first plants I recommend when someone wants success without stress.

Pink vs Other Dragon Wing Begonia

Dragon Wing Pink strikes a middle ground between the subtle elegance of Dragon Wing White and the bold intensity of Dragon Wing Red . Its soft pink flowers add warmth and charm without overpowering surrounding plants, giving it a gentler presence than Dragon Wing Red while still offering more color interest than White. Compared to the other two, Pink is especially effective in romantic or pastel-themed plantings, where it adds personality while maintaining the same vigorous growth and nonstop flowering the series is known for.