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

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 Pure White 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® White’

Begonia ‘Dragon Wing® White’ delivers nonstop, clean white blooms on gracefully arching stems, creating a bright, elegant presence from planting through frost. The crisp white flowers stand out beautifully against glossy green foliage, making this variety especially effective for brightening both sunny and partially shaded areas.

Unlike many white annuals that fade, thin out, or yellow under summer stress, Dragon Wing® White maintains excellent flower coverage and foliage quality even through heat, humidity, and heavy rainfall. Its arching growth habit adds softness and movement, making it equally attractive in containers and in-ground plantings.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Dragon Wing® White’ has proven to be exceptionally dependable and low maintenance. It establishes quickly, fills space evenly, and blooms continuously without the need for deadheading. Flowers drop cleanly, and foliage remains glossy and healthy throughout the season.

We especially appreciate how versatile it is. It performs beautifully in full sun—an area where many begonias struggle—while also excelling in partial shade. It’s a standout choice for mass plantings where consistent, long-season white color is needed, and it pairs effortlessly with bold colors in mixed containers.

Dragon Wing® White vs Other Dragon Wing® Begonia

Dragon Wing® White is the most versatile and design-friendly option of the three, offering crisp, clean blooms that brighten both sun and shade. Compared to Dragon Wing® Pink and Dragon Wing® Red, the white form reads lighter and more neutral, making it ideal for mixing with bold foliage or saturated companion colors without visual competition. While Pink and Red draw attention through color, Dragon Wing® White excels as a unifying plant that lifts darker combinations and keeps containers looking fresh and balanced all season.