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 — especially on shaded porches, image 193

Pegasus® Begonia — It pairs elegantly with caladiums; metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light, image 195

Pegasus® Begonia — and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance; glossy deep green leaves washed in silver-white and, image 194

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 — and chartreuse sweet potato vine; where it may be grown as a tender perennial, image 196

Pegasus® Begonia — pink flowers in the garden; it pairs elegantly with caladiums, image 198

Pegasus® Begonia — glossy deep green leaves washed in silver-white and occasional pink flowers; this begonia is grown primarily for its lush, image 200

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 — is an upright foliage annual with thick; grow in part shade to shade with average, evenly moist soil and regular feeding; avoid, image 199

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 — is a striking foliage annual from the Proven Winners® collection, image 204

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 — glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay; indirect light is available.<br><br>This begonia performs, image 206

Pegasus® Begonia — commonly referred to as Pegasus® Begonia; or it can stand alone as a dramatic monoculture in a large pot, image 203

Pegasus® Begonia — metallic sheen that catches even the softest porch or woodland light; pegasus® Begonia is a superb thriller for containers, image 207

Pegasus® Begonia — Though it may produce pink flowers; is an upright foliage annual with thick, image 208

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 211

Pegasus® Begonia — this begonia is grown primarily for its lush; glossy leaves emerge deep green with a luminous silver-white overlay, image 209

Pegasus® Begonia — filling space with a generous; and patios where its silver-splashed foliage reads from a distance, image 212

Pegasus® Begonia — sculptural foliage and commanding texture.<br><br>With an upright habit; it is hardy in USDA Zones 9a through 11b, image 210

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 — where it may be grown as a tender perennial; though it may produce pink flowers, image 214

Pegasus® Begonia — but is most often used as an annual in colder climates, image 215

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