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.