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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 — 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 — pink flowers in the garden; it pairs elegantly with caladiums, image 99
Pegasus® Begonia — glossy deep green leaves washed in silver-white and occasional pink flowers; this begonia is grown primarily for its lush, image 101
Pegasus® Begonia — It pairs elegantly with caladiums; metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light, image 96
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 — It matures at 12-18 inches tall and 16-18 inches wide, forming a lush, architectural mound; gardeners in cooler regions often, image 102
Pegasus® Begonia — and chartreuse sweet potato vine; where it may be grown as a tender perennial, image 97
Pegasus® Begonia — glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay; indirect light is available.<br><br>This begonia performs, image 107
Pegasus® Begonia — polished presence in shaded plantings; pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches, image 106
Pegasus® Begonia — is a striking foliage annual from the Proven Winners® collection, image 105
Pegasus® Begonia — commonly referred to as Pegasus® Begonia; or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot, image 104
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 — Though it may produce pink flowers; is an upright foliage annual with thick, image 109
Pegasus® Begonia — sculptural foliage and commanding texture.<br><br>With an upright habit; it is hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b, image 111
Pegasus® Begonia — this begonia is grown primarily for its lush; glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay, image 110
Pegasus® Begonia — filling space with a generous; and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance, image 113
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 — where it may be grown as a tender perennial; though it may produce pink flowers, image 115
Pegasus® Begonia — but is most often used as an annual in colder climates, image 116
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 — well-drained soil with consistent moisture; while it can tolerate more sun if kept evenly watered; and some successfully, image 121
Pegasus® Begonia — and some successfully overwinter it indoors where bright; and chartreuse sweet potato vine, image 118
Pegasus® Begonia — Gardeners in cooler regions often note its ability to thrive all summer in shaded containers; robust leaves and full habit, image 117
Pegasus® Begonia — making it a refined alternative for sites where sun-loving annuals falter or impatiens may struggle; sculptural foliage and, image 120

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