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  • Plants not featured on-air
    From "Garden Sense"
    episode DGAR-202


    These plants were not featured in this Garden Sense episode but would make sensible selections for a shady Bed and Breakfast.
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    Impatiens x hawkeri 'Sonic Hot Pink ' – Sonic Hot Pink New Guinea Impatiens

    • Clump forming annual grown for its large pink blooms (comes also in a variety of other colors)
    • Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
    • Plant in light to partial shade; can tolerate some sun in cooler zones
    • Height: 12-20 inches; Width: 12-14 inches
    • Annual in zones 2-9
    • Hardy in USDA zones 10-11:

      • Zones 2-9: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in light to partial shade; water freely during growing season; pinch to increase bushiness; fertilize monthly while outdoors; discard plants after frost; will sometimes reseed.
      • Zones 9-11: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade; water freely during growing season; pinch to increase bushiness; fertilize monthly while outdoors; will sometimes reseed.

    Pilea cadierei 'Purple Waffle' – Aluminum Plant

    • Annual grown for its deep glossy green leaves with purple undersides appearing to be brushed with silver
    • Plant in rich, moist but very well-drained soil
    • Fertilize weekly with water-soluble fertilizer
    • Plant in light to partial shade
    • Height: 6-12 inches; Width: 12-18 inches

      • Zones 2-11: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in light to partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; water freely during the growing season; fertilize weekly; bring indoors before first frost.

    Begonia coccinea 'Sophia' – Sophia Angel Wing Begonia

    • Upright annual grown for its succulent leaves and stems with pink flowers that resemble grapes
    • Plant in rich, moist but very well-drained soil
    • Fertilize weekly with water-soluble fertilizer
    • Plant in light to partial shade
    • Height: 12-15 inches; Width: 12-15 inches

      • Zones 2-11: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in light to partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; water freely during the growing season; fertilize weekly; bring indoors before first frost.

    Gardening by Zip Code
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