Canary Wings Red Begonia (Begonia 'Canary Wings Red')
bah-GO-nyah 'Canary Wings Red'

Annual (usually grown as an annual near you) Mounding, Trailing in the Begoniaceae Family
A trailing begonia with glowing chartreuse foliage and bright red flowers held just above it - as beautiful in a hanging basket as it is easy to grow.
Begonia 'Canary Wings Red' is prized for its glowing chartreuse foliage, which emerges golden and matures to a warm yellow-green, paired with clusters of bright red flowers held just above the leaves. Its pendulous, trailing habit makes it a standout in hanging baskets and mixed containers, thriving in partial shade to dappled sun from spring through frost.

Pros

  • Striking chartreuse foliage provides season-long color even between blooms
  • Trailing habit is ideal for hanging baskets and container edges
  • Long bloom season from spring through frost
  • Tolerant of light from partial shade to filtered sun

Cons

  • Not cold-hardy; grown as an annual here
  • Chartreuse foliage can scorch in hot, direct afternoon sun
  • Sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
This plant is probably not winter-hardy outdoors where you live.
Highlights A patented introduction from Groovy Plants Ranch, valued for pairing glowing chartreuse foliage with bright red flowers on a trailing, mounding plant - striking for its leaves as much as for its blooms.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 18 inches tall. 18 - 24 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Shade - Partial Shade
Moisture Tolerance Medium -
Zones 9a - 10b (Usually hardy to 20° F)
Tags Annual, Annual in Chicago, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Full Shade, Medium, Partial Shade, Potentially Toxic, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Spillers, Tender Perennial, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period Late Spring To Fall
Flower Color Red
 

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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 07/12
2024 : 02/08 - 08/24
2023 : 03/02 - 05/21

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