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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 — Pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches wide; well-drained soil with consistent, image 112
Pegasus® Begonia — It pairs elegantly with caladiums; metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light
Pegasus® Begonia — is a striking foliage annual from the Proven Winners® collection, image 171
Pegasus® Begonia — it should not be allowed to become too dry; keeping maintenance refreshingly simple.<br><br>In design, image 188
Pegasus® Begonia — It pairs elegantly with caladiums; metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light, image 195
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 — Gardeners in cooler regions often note its ability to thrive all summer in shaded containers
Pegasus® Begonia — robust leaves and full habit; pink flowers in the garden, image 156
Pegasus® Begonia — pink flowers in the garden; it pairs elegantly with caladiums, image 99
Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches wide; well-drained soil with consistent, image 211
Pegasus® Begonia — It pairs elegantly with caladiums; metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light, image 162
Pegasus® Begonia — Though it may produce pink flowers; is an upright foliage annual with thick, image 208
Pegasus® Begonia — Though it may produce pink flowers; is an upright foliage annual with thick, image 109
Pegasus® Begonia — where it may be grown as a tender perennial; though it may produce pink flowers, image 82
Pegasus® Begonia — and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance; glossy deep green leaves washed in silver-white and occasional pink
Pegasus® Begonia — indirect light is available.<br><br>This begonia performs beautifully in part shade to full shade; commonly referred to as, image 86
Pegasus® Begonia — sculptural foliage and commanding texture.<br><br>With an upright habit; it is hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b
Pegasus® Begonia — well-drained soil with consistent moisture; while it can tolerate more sun if kept evenly watered
Pegasus® Begonia — and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance; glossy deep green leaves washed in silver-white and, image 194
Pegasus® Begonia — but is most often used as an annual in colder climates, image 116
Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers
Pegasus® Begonia — and some successfully overwinter it indoors where bright; and chartreuse sweet potato vine, image 85
Pegasus® Begonia — polished presence in shaded plantings; pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches, image 73
Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers; making it a refined alternative for sites where sun-loving annuals falter, image 159

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