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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 — glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay; indirect light is available.<br><br>This begonia performs, image 74
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 201
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 169
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 — this begonia is grown primarily for its lush; glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay, image 110
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 213
Pegasus® Begonia — glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay; indirect light is available.<br><br>This begonia performs, image 206
Pegasus® Begonia — polished presence in shaded plantings; pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches, image 205
Pegasus® Begonia — or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot; it should not be allowed to become too dry, image 197
Pegasus® Begonia — making it a refined alternative for sites where sun-loving annuals falter or impatiens may struggle
Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers; making it a refined alternative for sites where sun-loving annuals falter, image 126
Pegasus® Begonia — but is most often used as an annual in colder climates
Pegasus® Begonia — filling space with a generous; and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance, image 80
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 84
Pegasus® Begonia — filling space with a generous; and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance, image 179
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 133
Pegasus® Begonia — It matures at 12-18 inches tall and 16-18 inches wide, forming a lush, architectural mound
Pegasus® Begonia — making it a refined alternative for sites where sun-loving annuals falter or impatiens may struggle; sculptural foliage and, image 186
Pegasus® Begonia — is a striking foliage annual from the Proven Winners® collection, image 105
Pegasus® Begonia — pink flowers in the garden
Pegasus® Begonia — keeping maintenance refreshingly simple.<br><br>In design; filling space with a generous, image 158
Pegasus® Begonia — It pairs elegantly with caladiums; metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light, image 96
Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers; making it a refined alternative for sites where sun-loving annuals falter, image 192

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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