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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!

COMPANION PLANTS: Impatiens, Greenleaf Begonias, Ivy Geraniums, Lobelia, Torenia

Geraniums

HEIGHT: 16-18" x 12" W

SPACING: 12"

EXPOSURE: Full Sun or Afternoon Shade

BLOOM: Red, Pink, White, Purple, Salmon, More

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.

COMPANION PLANTS: Asparagus Fern, Bacopa, Helichrysum, Dracena Spike, Coleus, Persian Shield

Heliotrope

HEIGHT: 10-14" x 10" W

SPACING: 10"

EXPOSURE: Shade or Morning Sun

BLOOM: Purple

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.

COMPANION PLANTS: Caladiums, Shade Coleus, Torenias, Dracena Spike, Ferns, Geraniums, Persian Shield

Double Impatiens

HEIGHT: 10-12" x 8-10" W

SPACING: 8-10"

EXPOSURE: Shade

BLOOM: Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon

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.

COMPANION PLANTS: Impatiens, Ivy Geraniums, Coleus, Potato Vine, Torenia, Lobelia, Caladiums

Torenias

HEIGHT: 8-10" x 10-12" W

SPACING: 10-12"

EXPOSURE: Shade or Morning Sun

BLOOM: Blue, Rose, or Purple

FEATURES: Unusual, brightly colored flowers are produced in abundance against attractive semi-trailing foliage. Good for shady container plantings, beds, or borders.

COMPANION PLANTS: Greenleaf Begonias, Impatiens, Caladiums, Coleus

 

 

 

 

 

 
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