Botanical Name: Begonia × hybrida ‘Dragon Wing® Red’

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 Bright Red 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 Plant Guide for more in depth care details.

More About Begonia ‘Dragon Wing® Red’

Begonia ‘Dragon Wing® Red’ is a bold, high-impact begonia known for its continuous scarlet-red blooms and exceptional garden performance. Flowers are produced in abundance on gracefully arching stems, creating a lush, cascading look that holds color from planting through frost.

Unlike many begonias that struggle in sun or heavy rain, Dragon Wing® varieties are bred for toughness. ‘Dragon Wing® Red’ thrives in full sun to partial shade, maintaining clean foliage and steady flowering through heat, humidity, and summer storms.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Dragon Wing® Red’ has proven to be one of the most reliable red annuals available. It establishes quickly, fills space evenly, and blooms continuously without the need for deadheading. Flowers are self-cleaning, and the foliage remains glossy and disease-resistant throughout the season.

We especially appreciate its versatility. It works beautifully as a spiller in mixed containers, adds vibrant color to borders, and performs exceptionally well in mass plantings where consistent, season-long color is essential. Few red annuals match its combination of durability and bloom power.

Dragon Wing® Red vs Other Dragon Wing Begonia

Dragon Wing® Red delivers the strongest visual impact of our 3 selections, with rich, vibrant blooms that immediately command attention. Compared to Dragon Wing® White, it is far bolder and more dramatic, and when placed next to Dragon Wing® Pink, it reads deeper and more saturated in tone. Red is the clear choice for gardeners who want their begonias to anchor containers or beds with powerful color presence, making it ideal for high-contrast designs, sunny landscapes, and statement plantings where intensity matters most.