Flower Gardening

Got Shade?

‘Colorblaze Lime Time’ (24” to 40”) or ‘Big Blonde’ (24” to 36”) are two traffic-stopping plants that can stand on their own. In fact, they’ll hog the space in a large container so I usually put them by themselves in a container or even in the garden.
‘Marrakesh’ (16”) – one of my favorite varieties, this colorful cutie gets along well with other well-mannered plants that like a couple hours of direct sun.
Under the Sea ‘Sea Monkey Purple’ (8” to12”) – One of the smallest coleus you’ll find, the colorful and undulating leaves make it a candidate for up close enjoyment. The Under the Sea series was developed by the University of Saskatchewan.

‘Autumnale’ – I’d grow Fuchsia ‘Autumnale’ even if it didn’t bloom. Its shiny leaves contain shades of red and yellow, making it a great accent for anything of either color.
‘Firecracker’ – Here is another Fuchsia that looks great even without flowers. The upright stems are clothed in variegated silvery green and cream leaves and are dripping with bright coral flowers.
‘Genii’ – Hedge your blooming bets with Fuchsia ‘Genii’, its golden leaves a delicate beacon for a spot in filtered light. But this little beauty is a prolific bloomer, sporting purple pendant blossoms with bright pink sepals.