![]() ![]() Water regularly and feed with KVG GOOD STUFF water-soluble plant food every few weeks to give them the fuel they need to thrive. Mounded habit.Ĭaring for Torenia: There isn’t anything tricky about growing torenia. Kauai Rose: Hot pink flowers with clean white centers splashed with a bright yellow spot in the throat. Kauai Lemon Drop: Pure, bright white flowers and a bright yellow center. Summer Wave Large Violet: Similar color to ‘Catalina Midnight Blue’ but with a large spreading and trailing habit.Ĭatalina Gilded Grape: Sunny yellow petals surround a rich purple center. ![]() Here are some of our favorites:Ĭatalina Midnight Blue: A hypnotizing shade of indigo, complemented by lighter lavender-blue accents and gold splashed in the throat. It can also be a great solution for those difficult exposures that don’t get many hours of sun, but when they do, it’s hot afternoon sun. ![]() Some have a dense mounded habit, others have a vigorous spreading and trailing habit, and their blooms look a little like snapdragons but come in a dazzling array of colors to choose from. Plus, they’re versatile enough for full sun! This plant is a great choice for containers and hanging planters, as well as borders in the garden where they fill in low-lying space with an impact. They don’t need any dead-heading, are fairly drought tolerant, so you can go a little longer between watering compared to most annuals, and they bloom their fool heads off! You’ll have a beautiful display of color gracing your backyard and patio from late spring all the way through fall.Īlso known as the ‘Wishbone Flower’, torenia has earned a reputation for being stunningly beautiful, boasting bright, multi-colored blooms in the shade. Begonias such as ‘Dragon Wing’ and the ‘Whoppers’ are super-easy and fantastic performers. A monthly dose of fertilizer is recommended to fuel your plant to its full potential. They also look amazing as a hanging container plant, but you’ll want to make sure their basket hooks are well-secured to support their impressive size!īegonia Care: These giant plants are relatively low-maintenance. Try using large planters overflowing with Whopper Begonias scattered in the shady sections of your yard for a full-landscape style statement this summer. Their flowers are undeniably gorgeous, but you’ll love how their glossy leaves in shades of green, bronze, or red complement their blooms to make an overall statement that simply dazzling. One popular type for shady spots is the Whopper Begonia - they have colossal presence as one of the largest begonias and offer dazzling shades of rose, red, and white. They are bright and full of color, with many shades and varieties to choose from. Tuberous, Elatior or Reiger begonias do not like direct sunlight and need to be in a nice shady spot, especially during the warmer part of the day (from 11 am to 6 pm).Īlthough they love the shade, begonias are still showstoppers. ![]() Wax (fibrous) begonias, especially the dark-leafed varieties, and ‘Dragon Wing’ begonias can handle the most sunlight. We love that begonias take to our sheltered garden corners and make them stand out, instead of fading into the background.ĭepending on the type of begonia, some can handle more sun than others, but they all thrive better in shade. These popular flowers are at the top of many people’s lists to plant this year, and we’re happy to tell you that they’ll thrive in that shady spot in your garden. There are lots of annuals to choose from that are tailor-made for these shady spots, and their beautiful blossoms will have your garden looking spectacular this year. If you’ve got a shady corner or somewhere with dappled light through a tree canopy, picking plants that are ideal for shady conditions is the right way to go. While many annuals love to soak up the sun, there are inevitably some parts of our yards and patios that are more sheltered. Choosing plants according to what will be a good fit in your garden is the best way to narrow down all the colorful choices. You’ll be setting yourself up for success by selecting plants that fit the sun and soil conditions in the space you’ve reserved for them. While we always say to follow the flowers that you fall in love with, it’s also important to choose plants that fit your garden. When you walk into one of our stores, it can be a little overwhelming to try to choose between all of the fantastic shades, shapes, and styles of blooms that are laid out next to each other. ![]()
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