Canary Wing begonia

Begonia 'Canary Wing'

PerennialBegoniaceae

Canary Wing begonia
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerant
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall15 to 18 inches wide
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Bloom color
Red

Garden uses

Annual bedBorderContainerFoundationShade garden

Notes

'Canary Wing' begonia (Begonia 'Canary Wing') is a perennial for borders, containers, and shade gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to moist soil. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and bears red blooms in summer and again in autumn. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Impatiens, Holly fern, Wild ginger, and Licorice plant.

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