You can't go wrong decorating a shaded spot with the full flowers of tuberous begonia and double impatiens. Their rose-like blooms appear all summer long and make a hanging basket feel richer and more complicated than it really is. We love simple, effective combinations like this! Tip: Look for double impatiens in a wide range of shades, from white to pink to red and even bicolors.
A. Impatiens 'Fiesta Rose' -- 2
B. Tuberous begonia (Begonia 'Nonstop Yellow') -- 1
C. Bacopa (Sutera 'Abunda Blue') -- 3
Create Elegance
With their gorgeous shape and graceful hanging blooms, it's no wonder fuchsias are favorites for cool, shady spots. They're unmatched for their elegance. Fuchsias offer a great bonus, too: Hummingbirds love them.
A. Fuchsia 'Diva Bridal Pink' -- 3
Change Through the Seasons
Your baskets don't have to be the same from spring to fall. Keep your display looking great by choosing cool-season plants for spring, such as these violas, then heat-lovers for summer. When temperatures drop in fall, replace your spent summer plants with more cool-season beauties. Tip: Cool-season plants will usually stay looking good longer in summer if you grow them in a shaded spot.
A. Viola 'Cutie Pie' -- 10
Pick Your Favorite Color
Let your hanging baskets reflect your personality by filling them with your favorite color. Here's a fun pick for pink lovers: Shades of fuchsia brighten up this shady spot all summer long.
A. Tuberous begonia (Begonia Nonstop Pink) -- 1
B. Impatiens 'Fanfare Fuchsia' -- 2
C. Impatiens 'Dazzler White' -- 3
D. Sweet alyssum (Lobularia 'Snow Crystals') -- 4
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