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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 — It pairs elegantly with caladiums
Pegasus® Begonia — and some successfully overwinter it indoors where bright; and chartreuse sweet potato vine
Pegasus® Begonia — where it may be grown as a tender perennial; though it may produce pink flowers, image 214
Pegasus® Begonia — robust leaves and full habit; pink flowers in the garden, image 123
Pegasus® Begonia — filling space with a generous; and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance
Pegasus® Begonia — Grow in part shade to shade with average, evenly moist soil and regular feeding; avoid letting it dry out; and deadheading is, image 202
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 — commonly referred to as Pegasus® Begonia
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, image 114
Pegasus® Begonia — is a striking foliage annual from the Proven Winners® collection
Pegasus® Begonia — glossy deep green leaves washed in silver-white and occasional pink flowers; this begonia is grown primarily for its lush
Pegasus® Begonia — it should not be allowed to become too dry; keeping maintenance refreshingly simple.<br><br>In design
Pegasus® Begonia — where it may be grown as a tender perennial
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 100
Pegasus® Begonia — sculptural foliage and commanding texture.<br><br>With an upright habit; it is hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b, image 177
Pegasus® Begonia — Grow in part shade to shade with average, evenly moist soil and regular feeding; avoid letting it dry out; and deadheading is, image 103
Pegasus® Begonia — where it may be grown as a tender perennial; though it may produce pink flowers
Pegasus® Begonia — and deadheading is unnecessary; polished presence in shaded plantings
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 — metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light; pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers, image 108
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 — or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot; it should not be allowed to become too dry
Pegasus® Begonia — polished presence in shaded plantings
Pegasus® Begonia — and chartreuse sweet potato vine; where it may be grown as a tender perennial, image 97

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