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Angel Wing Begonia

Begonia x hybrida
Also known as: Angel Wing Begonia, Cane Begonia

Angel Wing Begonia is a flower in the Begoniaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 2-13. Plants reach maturity about 119–133 days after planting and sit about 12 inches apart.

Varieties

1 from True Leaf Market · sorted by days to maturity
  • ▸Dragon Wing Red (Pelleted)119–133 days

    Non-GMO; Container; Annual

    119-133 Days to maturity. Begonia x hybrida. Dragon Wing Red Begonia Pelleted Seeds. Non-GMO, hybrid, annual, flower. Dragon Wing Red seeds easily grow into stunning, eye-catching, and low-maintenance begonias bursting with vivid blooms and unique "wing-shaped" leaves. Begonias thrive in heat, and humidity, and are perfect for moist tropical gardens. Dragon Wing Red seeds mature into tight exotic compacts ideal for indoor planters, pots, window boxes, or hanging baskets. Dragon Wing Red seeds in your garden promise to attract hummingbirds and butterflies and are an ideal addition for novice or busy gardeners. Pelleted Seeds.

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Family
Begoniaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Bush
Lifecycle
annual
Zone
2-13
Height
1–1.5 ft
Spread
1–1.5 ft
Sun
Full sun to part shade

Plant spacing

1 plant per square footSquare-foot planting diagram: one angel wing begonia fills a 1-foot square, spaced 12 inches from its neighbors.
1 plant per square foot

In a square-foot bed, space angel wing begonia about 12 in apart — that fits 1 plant in each 1-foot square (1×1). Wider rows or containers space the same.

Water
Medium

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At a glance

Days to harvest
119–133 days
From transplant or sow to first harvest
Harvest style
Harvest once
One main harvest
After harvest
Use within days
Quality eases off after peak
Frost tolerance
Tender · to ~32°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives
Germination
~60%
Typical minimum germination rate

Growing timeline

When to plant and harvest angel wing begoniaPlanting timeline for angel wing begonia, relative to last frost: start indoors from 11 weeks before last frost to 1 week after last frost; grow from 1 week after last frost to 18 weeks after last frost; harvest from 18 weeks after last frost to 20 weeks after last frost.Start indoorsGrowLast frostTransplant
Start angel wing begonia indoors ~12 weeks before transplanting 1 week after last frost; first harvest 18 weeks after last frost.
Seed to transplant
70-84 days
Outdoor planting
7 to 14 days vs frost
Propagation
Seed
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

No curated care & troubleshooting advice for angel wing begonia yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.