Impatiens and Begonias: Shade-Loving Annuals for Colour in Australia

Impatiens: The Shade Colour SolutionImpatiens walleriana (busy Lizzie) and its modern relatives produce continuous flowering in conditions that defeat virtually all other bedding annuals — including deep shade. New Guinea Impatiens are more heat-tolerant with larger flowers. Impatiens bloom from spring through to first frost (or year-round in frost-free climates) in any colour or combination. They are the standard solution for shaded beds, containers, and hanging baskets throughout Australia.D…