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 — metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light; pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers

Pegasus® Begonia — Though it may produce pink flowers; is an upright foliage annual with thick

Pegasus® Begonia — It is hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b; it matures at 12-18 inches tall and 16-18 inches wide, forming a lush, architectural mound

Pegasus® Begonia — this begonia is grown primarily for its lush; glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay

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 — It pairs elegantly with caladiums; metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light

Pegasus® Begonia — indirect light is available.<br><br>This begonia performs beautifully in part shade to full shade; commonly referred to as Pegasus® Begonia

Pegasus® Begonia — robust leaves and full habit; pink flowers in the garden

Pegasus® Begonia — and deadheading is unnecessary; polished presence in shaded plantings

Pegasus® Begonia — keeping maintenance refreshingly simple.<br><br>In design; filling space with a generous

Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers; making it a refined alternative for sites where sun-loving annuals falter or impatiens

Pegasus® Begonia — it should not be allowed to become too dry; keeping maintenance refreshingly simple.<br><br>In design

Pegasus® Begonia — making it a refined alternative for sites where sun-loving annuals falter or impatiens may struggle; sculptural foliage and commanding

Pegasus® Begonia — especially on shaded porches, image 61

Pegasus® Begonia — well-drained soil with consistent moisture; while it can tolerate more sun if kept evenly watered; and some successfully overwinter it

Pegasus® Begonia — is a striking foliage annual from the Proven Winners® collection, image 72

Pegasus® Begonia — commonly referred to as Pegasus® Begonia; or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot, image 71

Pegasus® Begonia — and chartreuse sweet potato vine; where it may be grown as a tender perennial

Pegasus® Begonia — or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot; it should not be allowed to become too dry

Pegasus® Begonia — pink flowers in the garden; it pairs elegantly with caladiums

Pegasus® Begonia — glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay; indirect light is available.<br><br>This begonia performs, image 74

Pegasus® Begonia — glossy deep green leaves washed in silver-white and occasional pink flowers; this begonia is grown primarily for its lush, image 68

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 — is an upright foliage annual with thick; grow in part shade to shade with average, evenly moist soil and regular feeding; avoid, image 67

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