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Dragon Wing® Pink Begonia Seeds
Unbeatable performance
- Genus: Begonia
- Species: x hybrida
- Variety: Dragon Wing® Pink
- Item Form: (P) Pkt of 10 seeds
- Bloom Start To End: Early Summer - Late Summer
- Seeds Per Pack: 10
- Plant Height: 12 in - 15 in
- Plant Width: 15 in - 18 in
- Additional Characteristics: Flower
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
- Resistance: Heat Tolerant
- Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
- Uses: Baskets, Ornamental, Outdoor, Beds, Border, Containers
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Come see what all the fuss is about. No other begonia has caused the stir that Dragon Wing has, and once you grow this delightful, super-vigorous plant, you will join the chorus of praise. The best begonia for baskets, window boxes, and even bedding that we have ever grown, Dragon Wing Pink is a gardening marvel you will love.
The bright pink blooms arise in big, loose clusters that peer downward from among huge, glossy, wing-shaped leaves. Perfect for a hanging basket, terrace, or other high point, the flowers show to full effect when seen from below. And the plant is bushy and full, seeming to burst its bounds when confined to a container, yet never sprawling or ungainly in the garden. Gleaming with vigor, it blooms in summer in full sun (in the north) to partial shade (in the south), tolerating extreme heat beautifully. The flower color changes a bit depending on the light—in bright sunlight it is pink with a rose reverse, but in shade it glows a lighter pink.
Even gardeners who dislike begonias have found themselves sneaking off to sow a flat of Dragon Wing. Maybe it's the sheer vigor—just 12 to 15 inches high and 15 to 18 inches wide, this plant gives the impression of tropical lushness and almost indestructible health. Very well-branched, it fills itself out quickly, giving you more blooms and a better shape than any other begonia we've grown (and we think we may have grown them all).
Dragon Wing takes about 14 to 16 weeks to go from seed to bloom, so start it indoors in mid- to late winter in a humid setting (the bathroom windowsill is ideal if it's broad enough and reasonably draft-free). In the garden, it is content in any good soil with reasonable drainage and consistent moisture.
From the glossy, over-the-top foliage to the plentiful pink blooms, Dragon Wing is a delight.
Begonia Germination Information
How to Sow Begonia: - Sow seeds indoors at a temperature of 68°-75°
- No cover needed as light aids in germination
- Expect the small, dust-like seeds to germinate in 15-20 days
- For indoors use, sow the seeds at any time
- For outdoor use, sow wax begonias 12 weeks before planting out and tuberous begonias 12-16 weeks before planting out.
- When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Begonia:
Space: Space wax begonias 8-10 inches apart in part shade to full sun. Space tuberous begonias 8-10 inches apart in part shade.
Soil: Site in a rich, well-drained soil. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize frequently.
Temperature: They prefer climates with cool summers and high humidity. After the first light frost, lift the tubers, wash them, and store in a cool, dark, dry area until replanting in the spring. For conservatory culture of all begonias: provide 65° nights and 70-80° days
Appearance and Use:
This genus is ubiquitous in bedding plantings, borders, hanging baskets, and as house and conservatory plants. It is divided into three groups: fibrous rooted, rhizomatous rooted, and tuberous rooted. The well-known wax begonias (B. x semperflorens-cultorum) are fibrous rooted. They grow 6-12 inches tall with green, bronze, or mahogany leaves. The flowers are singles or doubles and in shades of pink, red, or white. Rex begonias, with highly ornamental foliage in rich colors and variegated designs, represent the rhizomatous types. The tuberous begonias form 8 inch, hanging clusters of solid or bicolored, white, yellow, orange, red, or pink flowers
About Begonia:
Pronunciation: be-go’ni-å
Lifecycle: Annual*
Origination: Begoniaceae, native to the tropics and subtropics
Common Name: Begonia
*Grown as annuals outdoors, but will overwinter in frost-free climates.
Superior Germination Through Superior Science
Park Seed offers some of the highest-quality vegetable and flower seeds available in the industry, and there are a number of reasons for this.First of all, we have humidity- and temperature-controlled storage, and we never treat any of our seeds with chemicals or pesticides. Nor do we ever sell GMO's (genetically modified seeds), so you always know the products you're buying from us are natural as well as safe for you and the environment.
Superior Standards - University Inspected
To make sure we are providing the best seed product possible and that our customers will get the highest number of seedlings from every packet, we conduct our own germination testing and have quality-control measures in every stage of our seed-handling operation. We hold ourselves to standards that are at or above federal and state standards, including testing specific crops more frequently than recommended by federal guidelines. And in order to maintain our organic certification, we welcome Clemson University to inspect us annually to make sure our organic seeds, which are stored and processed separately, are being handled properly.
Hand Packed By Experienced Technicians
Park Seed has been handling and packing vegetable and flower seeds for 145 years, a history that has given us a great understanding of how each variety should be cared for and maintained throughout every step of theprocess, from collection to shipping.
When packing our seeds, the majority are actually done by hand (with extreme care!), and we often over-pack them, so you're receiving more than the stated quantity.
The Park Seed Gold Standard
And many of our seeds are packed in our exclusive Fresh-Pak gold foil packets, which are lined to keep moisture out, so the seeds stay fresher for longer. We carefully pack very tiny or fragile seeds in crush-proof vials to ensure safe delivery to your home. Some of the small seeds are also offered as "pellets" (have a clay coating) to make sowing and growing easier.
When it comes to the kinds of seeds we offer, we are constantly seeking something new and provide many unique and hard-to-find varieties from all around the world. Our on-staff horticulturists are ready and available to share their expertise to help you with the success of these seeds, so you can grow a beautiful and productive garden!
It is important for our customers to know that Park Seed does not sell GMO or treated seed.
Heirloom Seeds are open-pollinated -- they are not hybrids. You can gather and save heirloom seed from year to year and they will grow true to type every year, so they can be passed down through generations. To be considered an heirloom, a variety would have to be at least from the 1940's and 3 generations old (many varieties are much older -- some 100 years or more!).
Hybrid seed are the product of cross-pollination between 2 different parent plants, resulting in a new plant/seed that is different from the parents. Unlike Heirloom seed, hybrid seed need to be re-purchased new every year (and not saved). They usually will not grow true to type if you save them, but will revert to one of the parents they were crossed with and most likely look/taste different in some way.
Extremely small seed such as Petunias and Pentas are shipped as pelleted seed to make them easier to handle and sow. Pelleted seed are coated, usually with clay, to make them larger in size. After sowing, the coating will dissolve when wet and the seed will germinate. Pelleted seeds are shipped in vials placed inside seed packets, which protects them from being crushed. When sowing, be certain to use thoroughly moistened soil, to be sure that the clay coating absorbs enough moisture to dissolve. For sowing pelleted Petunia seeds, place the seeds directly on the soil surface and do not cover with soil, as light aids in the germination.
Come see what all the fuss is about. No other begonia has caused the stir that Dragon Wing has, and once you grow this delightful, super-vigorous plant, you will join the chorus of praise. The best begonia for baskets, window boxes, and even bedding that we have ever grown, Dragon Wing Pink is a gardening marvel you will love.
The bright pink blooms arise in big, loose clusters that peer downward from among huge, glossy, wing-shaped leaves. Perfect for a hanging basket, terrace, or other high point, the flowers show to full effect when seen from below. And the plant is bushy and full, seeming to burst its bounds when confined to a container, yet never sprawling or ungainly in the garden. Gleaming with vigor, it blooms in summer in full sun (in the north) to partial shade (in the south), tolerating extreme heat beautifully. The flower color changes a bit depending on the light—in bright sunlight it is pink with a rose reverse, but in shade it glows a lighter pink.
Even gardeners who dislike begonias have found themselves sneaking off to sow a flat of Dragon Wing. Maybe it's the sheer vigor—just 12 to 15 inches high and 15 to 18 inches wide, this plant gives the impression of tropical lushness and almost indestructible health. Very well-branched, it fills itself out quickly, giving you more blooms and a better shape than any other begonia we've grown (and we think we may have grown them all).
Dragon Wing takes about 14 to 16 weeks to go from seed to bloom, so start it indoors in mid- to late winter in a humid setting (the bathroom windowsill is ideal if it's broad enough and reasonably draft-free). In the garden, it is content in any good soil with reasonable drainage and consistent moisture.
From the glossy, over-the-top foliage to the plentiful pink blooms, Dragon Wing is a delight.
Begonia Germination Information
How to Sow Begonia: - Sow seeds indoors at a temperature of 68°-75°
- No cover needed as light aids in germination
- Expect the small, dust-like seeds to germinate in 15-20 days
- For indoors use, sow the seeds at any time
- For outdoor use, sow wax begonias 12 weeks before planting out and tuberous begonias 12-16 weeks before planting out.
- When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Begonia:
Space: Space wax begonias 8-10 inches apart in part shade to full sun. Space tuberous begonias 8-10 inches apart in part shade.
Soil: Site in a rich, well-drained soil. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize frequently.
Temperature: They prefer climates with cool summers and high humidity. After the first light frost, lift the tubers, wash them, and store in a cool, dark, dry area until replanting in the spring. For conservatory culture of all begonias: provide 65° nights and 70-80° days
Appearance and Use:
This genus is ubiquitous in bedding plantings, borders, hanging baskets, and as house and conservatory plants. It is divided into three groups: fibrous rooted, rhizomatous rooted, and tuberous rooted. The well-known wax begonias (B. x semperflorens-cultorum) are fibrous rooted. They grow 6-12 inches tall with green, bronze, or mahogany leaves. The flowers are singles or doubles and in shades of pink, red, or white. Rex begonias, with highly ornamental foliage in rich colors and variegated designs, represent the rhizomatous types. The tuberous begonias form 8 inch, hanging clusters of solid or bicolored, white, yellow, orange, red, or pink flowers
About Begonia:
Pronunciation: be-go’ni-å
Lifecycle: Annual*
Origination: Begoniaceae, native to the tropics and subtropics
Common Name: Begonia
*Grown as annuals outdoors, but will overwinter in frost-free climates.
Superior Germination Through Superior Science
Park Seed offers some of the highest-quality vegetable and flower seeds available in the industry, and there are a number of reasons for this.First of all, we have humidity- and temperature-controlled storage, and we never treat any of our seeds with chemicals or pesticides. Nor do we ever sell GMO's (genetically modified seeds), so you always know the products you're buying from us are natural as well as safe for you and the environment.
Superior Standards - University Inspected
To make sure we are providing the best seed product possible and that our customers will get the highest number of seedlings from every packet, we conduct our own germination testing and have quality-control measures in every stage of our seed-handling operation. We hold ourselves to standards that are at or above federal and state standards, including testing specific crops more frequently than recommended by federal guidelines. And in order to maintain our organic certification, we welcome Clemson University to inspect us annually to make sure our organic seeds, which are stored and processed separately, are being handled properly.
Hand Packed By Experienced Technicians
Park Seed has been handling and packing vegetable and flower seeds for 145 years, a history that has given us a great understanding of how each variety should be cared for and maintained throughout every step of theprocess, from collection to shipping.
When packing our seeds, the majority are actually done by hand (with extreme care!), and we often over-pack them, so you're receiving more than the stated quantity.
The Park Seed Gold Standard
And many of our seeds are packed in our exclusive Fresh-Pak gold foil packets, which are lined to keep moisture out, so the seeds stay fresher for longer. We carefully pack very tiny or fragile seeds in crush-proof vials to ensure safe delivery to your home. Some of the small seeds are also offered as "pellets" (have a clay coating) to make sowing and growing easier.
When it comes to the kinds of seeds we offer, we are constantly seeking something new and provide many unique and hard-to-find varieties from all around the world. Our on-staff horticulturists are ready and available to share their expertise to help you with the success of these seeds, so you can grow a beautiful and productive garden!
It is important for our customers to know that Park Seed does not sell GMO or treated seed.
Heirloom Seeds are open-pollinated -- they are not hybrids. You can gather and save heirloom seed from year to year and they will grow true to type every year, so they can be passed down through generations. To be considered an heirloom, a variety would have to be at least from the 1940's and 3 generations old (many varieties are much older -- some 100 years or more!).
Hybrid seed are the product of cross-pollination between 2 different parent plants, resulting in a new plant/seed that is different from the parents. Unlike Heirloom seed, hybrid seed need to be re-purchased new every year (and not saved). They usually will not grow true to type if you save them, but will revert to one of the parents they were crossed with and most likely look/taste different in some way.
Extremely small seed such as Petunias and Pentas are shipped as pelleted seed to make them easier to handle and sow. Pelleted seed are coated, usually with clay, to make them larger in size. After sowing, the coating will dissolve when wet and the seed will germinate. Pelleted seeds are shipped in vials placed inside seed packets, which protects them from being crushed. When sowing, be certain to use thoroughly moistened soil, to be sure that the clay coating absorbs enough moisture to dissolve. For sowing pelleted Petunia seeds, place the seeds directly on the soil surface and do not cover with soil, as light aids in the germination.