The Columbian: Gardening With Allen: Begonias under the shade; petunias in sun Adding new flowers to the yard is one of the most fun parts of gardening, but not every flower works in every spot. Some plants need full sun, some can handle morning sun and afternoon shade, while ... The two best performing flowers for planting in shady areas are begonias and impatiens.

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Fibrous or wax begonias bloom in red, white and shades of pink. Impatiens have bright, vibrant colors in a wider ... If you are looking for a plant that is easy to care for and produces flowers in beautiful colors and does well in the shade or containers, a begonia is just what you need. The popular tuberous and ...

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No sun, no problem. Perk up your porch with ideas for potting our favorite shade-loving plants that will inspire your planting this season. These plants thrive in the sweet spot between sun and shade, filling the garden with gorgeous blooms and lush foliage. Begonias are shade-friendly, easy to grow in containers or in the garden, and provide weeks of colorful blooms. Learn how to grow and care for them.

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Begonias are tender perennial plants that bloom nonstop with flowers in warm shades of red, pink, salmon, and yellow, as well as white and bi-color. They can be grown outdoors year-round in tropical and subtropical climates.