Pegasus® Begonia

Begonia

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Overview

Pegasus® Begonia, or Begonia Pegasus®, is an upright foliage annual with thick, glossy deep green leaves washed in silver-white and occasional pink flowers. It matures at 12-18 inches tall and 16-18 inches wide, forming a lush, architectural mound. Grow in part shade to shade with average, evenly moist soil and regular feeding; avoid letting it dry out. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Water Medium

Pegasus® Begonia — is an upright foliage annual with thick

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width: 1.3333334–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Begoniaceae

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Pegasus® Begonia — keeping maintenance refreshingly simple.<br><br>In design

Pegasus® Begonia — and deadheading is unnecessary

Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers

Pegasus® Begonia — pink flowers in the garden

Pegasus® Begonia — It matures at 12-18 inches tall and 16-18 inches wide, forming a lush, architectural mound; gardeners in cooler regions often note its

Pegasus® Begonia — and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance

Pegasus® Begonia — especially on shaded porches

Pegasus® Begonia — is an upright foliage annual with thick; grow in part shade to shade with average, evenly moist soil and regular feeding; avoid letting it

Pegasus® Begonia — glossy deep green leaves washed in silver-white and occasional pink flowers; this begonia is grown primarily for its lush

Pegasus® Begonia — or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot

Pegasus® Begonia — and chartreuse sweet potato vine

Pegasus® Begonia — Grow in part shade to shade with average, evenly moist soil and regular feeding; avoid letting it dry out; and deadheading is unnecessary

Pegasus® Begonia — commonly referred to as Pegasus® Begonia; or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot

Pegasus® Begonia — is a striking foliage annual from the Proven Winners® collection, image 39

Pegasus® Begonia — It pairs elegantly with caladiums

Pegasus® Begonia — where it may be grown as a tender perennial; though it may produce pink flowers

Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches wide; well-drained soil with consistent moisture

Pegasus® Begonia — filling space with a generous; and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance

Pegasus® Begonia — but is most often used as an annual in colder climates, image 50

Pegasus® Begonia — sculptural foliage and commanding texture.<br><br>With an upright habit; it is hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b

Pegasus® Begonia — Gardeners in cooler regions often note its ability to thrive all summer in shaded containers; robust leaves and full habit

Pegasus® Begonia — and some successfully overwinter it indoors where bright; and chartreuse sweet potato vine

Pegasus® Begonia — polished presence in shaded plantings; pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches wide

Pegasus® Begonia — glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay; indirect light is available.<br><br>This begonia performs beautifully

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