Bought this plant for $1 on a plant sale and it is GORGEOUS. I’m in zone 5a and it is in full shade. It is in a container and it is thriving. I hope to overwinter it so I can enjoy it next year, too!
Pegasus® Begonia hybrid
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Details
12 - 18 Inches16 - 18 Inches16 - 18 Inches30cm - 46cm41cm - 46cm41cm - 46cmFeatures
Thick and deep green, glossy leaves with a silver overlay. Beautiful as a mono-culture that also makes an exceptional thriller in combination planters with vigorous varieties. A great option in areas where impatiens will struggle.
Adaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:12 - 18 Inches 30cm - 46cmSpacing:16 - 18 Inches 41cm - 46cmSpread:16 - 18 Inches 41cm - 46cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:WhiteFoliage Shade:Green splashed with silver-whiteHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Great in landscapes and containers, in shade to part shade conditions.
Maintenance Notes:Great in part sun to shade conditions. Can be grown in sun with sufficient and consistent moisture. This is an easy and carefree plant. Do not allow to get too dry, regular fertilization is best.
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