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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 — and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance
Pegasus® Begonia — it should not be allowed to become too dry; keeping maintenance refreshingly simple.<br><br>In design, image 89
Pegasus® Begonia — It pairs elegantly with caladiums; metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light, image 129
Pegasus® Begonia — It is hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b
Pegasus® Begonia — sculptural foliage and commanding texture.<br><br>With an upright habit; it is hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b, image 144
Pegasus® Begonia — commonly referred to as Pegasus® Begonia; or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot, image 170
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 — or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot; it should not be allowed to become too dry, image 164
Pegasus® Begonia — pink flowers in the garden; it pairs elegantly with caladiums
Pegasus® Begonia — and deadheading is unnecessary; polished presence in shaded plantings, image 157
Pegasus® Begonia — and some successfully overwinter it indoors where bright
Pegasus® Begonia — but is most often used as an annual in colder climates, image 83
Pegasus® Begonia — and deadheading is unnecessary; polished presence in shaded plantings, image 124
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 145
Pegasus® Begonia — where it may be grown as a tender perennial; though it may produce pink flowers, image 181
Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches wide; well-drained soil with consistent moisture
Pegasus® Begonia — polished presence in shaded plantings; pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches, image 172
Pegasus® Begonia — especially on shaded porches, image 61
Pegasus® Begonia — Grow in part shade to shade with average, evenly moist soil and regular feeding; avoid letting it dry out
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 — Pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers; making it a refined alternative for sites where sun-loving annuals falter, image 93
Pegasus® Begonia — metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light
Pegasus® Begonia — Pegasus® Begonia typically matures at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 16 to 18 inches wide
Pegasus® Begonia — glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay; indirect light is available.<br><br>This begonia performs, image 107

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