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Begonia "Dragon Wing": Pink

Begonia X hybrida

Photo by yulia8473
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Field Notes

Description:

Popular due to its large blooms and solid glossy, green, wing-shaped leaves, Dragonwing begonias are heat tolerant and vigorous with a denser habit than other begonias. Usually they grow from 12" to 18" tall.

Habitat:

Spotted at Niagara parks Butterfly Conservatory, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Beagonias occur in subtropical and tropical moist climates, in South and Central America, Africa and southern Asia. The different groups of begonias have different cultural requirements but most species come from tropical regions and therefore they and their hybrids require warm temperatures. Most are forest understory plants and require bright shade; few will tolerate full sun, especially in warmer climates. In general, begonias require a well-drained growing medium that is neither constantly wet nor allowed to dry out completely. Many begonias will grow and flower year-round but tuberous begonias usually have a dormant period, during which the tubers can be stored in a cool and dry place

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Comments (2)

its a begonia, not sure of the variety but maybe pink dragonwing
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PublishedApril 29, 2011

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