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begonias/shade flowers
begonias/shade flowers
Posted by John
from UTah
on 2001-03-20 16:27:36
to know when to start my Tuberous
Begonias indoors?. also does anyone have
any other shade loving flower ideas?. We
use Impatiens and Begonias but would
like to find other colorful ideas to
brighten up the shady areas.
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begonias & others
John: I live in Wisconsin and bring in
Posted by Nan from WI on 2001-03-20 16:29:17
my tuberous begonias in the fall and
store them in my basement, still in
soil and pot. Right around this time of
year, they begin to grow on their
own...that's when I begin watering
again. So I'd think if you planted the
tubers now, and just give them a little
bit of water...they'd begin growing
soon. There's a plant called persicaria
or tovara 'painter's palette' that's
cool looking and great for shade...but
can be invasive in warm climates....I
also like ligularias for foliage and
flowers and bear's breeches for their
tropical foliage...-
thanks
Nan:
Posted by John from Utah on 2001-03-20 16:30:00
Thank you for the info. I have planted
some 1 week ago and they are already
starting. (I just wish I had more room
in the house). Thanks for the shade
ideas. I will look them up at the garden
center this year.
Thanks again.
John
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