Shade annuals are a great way to add instant color to your containers or in the landscape. Get inspired by checking out a few of the many stunning varieties we have to offer...
*Annuals come & go by season, so please contact us to find out more about our current availability*
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Begonias
There are many varieties to choose from & they grow quickly & easily fill in spaces in the garden that will benefit from attractive foliage & frilly flowers. They are great for containers, hanging baskets & in the landscape. Prefers partial to full shade & moist, but not overly wet, soil. A late spring/early summer plant.
Coleus
An easy-to-grow, exotic & colorful plant that comes in many different varieties, colors & styles. Great for use in beds & borders or in containers. They prefer partial to full shade & need fertile, well-draining soil. A late spring/early summer plant.
Ferns
So many varieties to choose from & most of them are perennials in our PNW climate - they are tough! They make great companions to other shade-loving plants & can be used in containers or the landscape. They prefer partial to full shade, rich soil & good waterings. A year ‘round plant.
Fuchsias
These are perfect for pollinators & there are a lot varieties to choose from in many color combinations. There are even hardy fuchsia varieties available that we treat as perennials in the PNW. They need partial to full shade & soil with good drainage. They are great for using in containers, hanging baskets & the landscape. A late spring/early summer plant.
Impatiens
A bright & cheery way to liven up any dark and shady part of your yard - there are lots of colors to choose from. Traditional impatiens prefer partial to full shade, but there are new varieties, ‘Sunpatiens’, are more tolerable of sunnier conditions. They are very sensitive to lack of water & will wilt quickly if they lack water. They are great for use in containers, hanging baskets & the landscape. A late spring/early summer plant.
As we head into the peak spring season and the temperatures continue to rise, more and more of our landscapes are popping with spring color. Another shrub all gardens should contain is a deciduous Azalea. Us gardeners have plenty of evergreen options to help with our Azalea and Rhododendron addictions, but a deciduous Azalea specimen offers…