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Annuals
For Shade
Below
is a listing of annuals for shade that perform
well in Zone 8 and surrounding areas
Begonias
- Greenleaf
HEIGHT:
6-8"
x 6-8" W
SPACING:
6-8"
EXPOSURE:
Shade
or Morning Sun
BLOOM:
Pink,
Red, White, or Mix
FEATURES:
Among
the most widely used of
annual flowers. Greenleaf
Begonias produce masses
of red, pink, or white flowers
nestled atop lush, rounded
mounds of waxy green foliage.
Drought tolerant.
COMPANION
PLANTS: Shade
Coleus, Impatiens, Torenias,
Caladiums, Ferns, Geraniums,
and Persian Shield.
Begonias
- Tuberous
HEIGHT:
10-12"
x 10-12" W
SPACING:
12"
EXPOSURE:
Shade
BLOOM:
Red,
Yellow, Orange, & White
shades
FEATURES:
Exceptionally
vibrant colored double flowers
light up shady areas. Best
grown in pots or hanging
baskets and they don't like
wet feet.
COMPANION
PLANTS: Tuberous
Begonias are best on their
own in containers, window
boxes, or hanging baskets.
Coleus
- Shade
HEIGHT:
10-16"
x 10-12" W
SPACING:
10"
EXPOSURE:
Shade
or Morning Sun
FOLIAGE:
Single
Colors & Mix
FEATURES:
Bold,
colorful foliage is a wonderful
addition to the annual or
perennial shade garden,
or container plantings.
COMPANION
PLANTS: Impatiens,
Greenleaf Begonias, Ferns,
Caladiums, Lobelia, Torenias,
perennials such as Hostas,
Heucheras, and other shade
loving annuals and perennials.
Dracena
Spike
HEIGHT:
24-30"
x 12-18" W
SPACING:
EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Partial Shade
BLOOM:
FEATURES:
Dark
green, upright blades make
this plant an excellent
centerpiece in container
plantings. Dracena Spike
is actually a cold hardy
perennial so don't throw
it out, just plant your
Panisies around it in fall!
FEATURES:
One
of the most popular annuals.
Large flower clusters in
an array of vibrant colors.
Attractive foliage is green
or variegated white and
green. Excellent in beds
or container plantings.
COMPANION
PLANTS: Asparagus
Fern, Helichrysum, Ivy,
Impatiens, Lobelia, Torenia,
Bacopa, and more.
Geranium
'Ivy Leaf'
HEIGHT:
6"
x 12" W
SPACING:
12"
EXPOSURE:
Full
Sun or Afternoon Shade
BLOOM:
Red,
Pink, Fuschia, and White
FEATURES:
Brightly
colored flower clusters
are produced in abundance
from April to frost on this
trialing form. Foliage is
dark green and shaped just
like ivy. Perfect for containers
and hanging baskets.
FEATURES:
Wonderfully
fragrant, 4" wide purple
flower heads are produced
atop handsome dark blue-green
foliage. Best planted in
pots and kept on the patio,
deck, or near other sitting
areas so the fragrance can
be enjoyed.
COMPANION
PLANTS: Prefers
being alone as Heliotrope
like it on the dry side.
Impatien
'Super Elfin Series'
HEIGHT:
8-10"
x 8-10" W
SPACING:
8"
EXPOSURE:
Shade
BLOOM:
All
Colors Pictured, Mix, &
More
FEATURES:
Impatiens light up shady
areas of the garden with
their Masses of vibrantly
colored periwinkle-like
flowers that cover the mounds
of lush foliage. Excellent
in beds or containers.
FEATURES:
Vibrantly
colored, fully double blooms
from April to frost on these
shade loving beauties. Excellent
for container plantings,
hanging baskets, beds, or
borders.
COMPANION
PLANTS: Greenleaf
Begonias, Caladiums, Torenias,
Shade Coleus, Lobelias,
and other shade-loving plants.
Lobelia
HEIGHT:
6-8"
x 12" W
SPACING:
12"
EXPOSURE:
Shade
or Morning Sun
BLOOM:
Blue,
Pink, or White
FEATURES:
Blue
flowers are produced in
abundance on these trailing
beauties. Good for hanging
baskets, container combinations,
or beds.
COMPANION
PLANTS: Caladiums,
Impatiens, Coleus, Torenia,
Ferns, Persian Shield
New
Guinea Impatiens
HEIGHT:
12-14
x 10-12" W
SPACING:
12"
EXPOSURE:
Shade
or Morning Sun
BLOOM:
Red,
Orange, Pink, White, Salmon,
More
FEATURES:
Large,
vibrantly colored periwinkle
flowers are produced in
abundance nestled atop outstanding,
bold, dark green or variegated
mounds of lush, handsome,
tropical-like foliage.
COMPANION
PLANTS: Greenleaf
Begonias, Lobelia, Ferns,
other Impatiens, Coleus
Persian
Shield
HEIGHT:
18-36"
x 12-18" W
SPACING:
12"
EXPOSURE:
Afternoon
Shade
BLOOM:
Puprle
Foliage w/ Rose-Pink variegation
FEATURES:
Outstanding
purple foliage with rose-pink
variegation. Excellent adition
to shady container combinations,
beds, or borders.
FEATURES:
Unusual,
brightly colored flowers
are produced in abundance
against attractive semi-trailing
foliage. Good for shady
container plantings, beds,
or borders.