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Gardeners usually plantannualsfor a burst of color in their flower beds orcontainers.
However, most annuals need at least 6 hours of sun to flower well.
Before you rush to the garden center, think about your planting location andsoil pop in.
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Caladiums grow from a tender summer flowering bulbs usually considered an annual in beds and containers.
They can then be dug up and stored over winter.
The species is often found in cooler growing zones in woodlands.
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It grows about 12 inches high with small light blue flowers with yellow or white eyes.
Cultivars can now be found with pink, white, or dark blue flowers.
If you’re lucky, it will self-seed and take a stand.
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Hardy Begonia
Hardy begonias are one of the most often seen shade-loving flowering plants.
From summer through early fall hardy begonia displays loose floppy clusters of pink fragrant blooms visited by pollinators.
Plant in mass, along borders, or in containers.
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The blooms and foliage add pops of color to shade-loving perennials such as ferns and hostas.
They require moist, well-drained soils, supplemented with organic material, and a slightly acidic pH.
Impatiens tolerate humidity, but wilt in hot, dry spells and will require extra watering.
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Johnny-Jump-Up
Johnny-jump-ups bring color to winter gardens.
They are part of the violet family and the plant parent to modern pansy hybrids.
They prefer partial shade from afternoon sun and fertile, moist, well-drained soils.
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Taller varieties require staking for protection from strong winds.
Cut back spent flower stalks for additional late summer and fall blooms.
Monkey Flower
Although technically a short-lived perennial, Monkey flowers are grown as annuals.
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In the warmest Southern climates, it is considered a cool-season flower.
Plant in rich moist soils in a shade border and mulch to help keep the roots cool.
Some cultivars work well in hanging baskets.
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