Do you plant begonias in the sun?

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http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic1...





Most begonias grow well in partial shade and in a moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. In general, begonias need bright light to flower well. Some will burn if the light is too intense. Bronze-leaved wax begonias grow better with full sun than other types.





I have the dark bronze leafed begonias in all morning sun and a few hours of afternoon sun and they do fine...need more water when there, tho...

Do you plant begonias in the sun?
They prefer afternoon shade or all shade. The direct sun and heat will kill it. Remember..water water water
Reply:NO! That would be a big mistake. Although they can take some sun, no more than an hour or two at the most, they thrive in the shade.
Reply:Mine have full sun in the morning and shade for the afternoon. They grow like crazy and bloom non-stop.
Reply:not really if anything a touch of morning sun, but the rest shade

Gta vice city mp question

I am looking for something to plant in full sun, but a very wet area. No luck so far. HELP!!?

I have tried a pretty large peopny - died. A very full hydreangea - died (came back when I moved to another location) Tulip bulbs don't even peek through in this area. Any annual flowers have bit it here too. I prefer no hostas. Any ideas?

I am looking for something to plant in full sun, but a very wet area. No luck so far. HELP!!?
I think CATTAILS would be in order.
Reply:Lily of the Kings (Iris pseudacorus)


This really is an Iris of wet places... frequently found edging small ponds and streams or growing marshy areas. It is sometimes called Yellow Flag and is reputed to be inspiration for the fleur-de-lis heraldic symbol of French royalty. Some gardeners plant Lily of the Kings in a container of rich potting soil and place it directly into a shallow pond.





The following is a list suitable for planting in and around a pond:


Acorus calamus (sweet flag)*


Astilbe spp. (astilbe)


Butomus umbellatus (flowering rush)*


Calla palustris (bog arum)*


Caltha palustris (marsh marigold)*


Canna x generalis (Water canna)*


Carex spp. (sedge)


Eleocharis acicularis (spike rush)*


Eupatorium dubium (Joe Pye weed)


Equisetum hyemale (horsetail)*


Hibiscus moscheutos (rose mallow)


Iris ensata (Japanese water iris)*


Iris laevigata (water iris)*


Iris pseudacorus (yellow flag)*


Iris siberica (Siberian iris)


Iris vericolor (blue flag)*


Iris virginica (southern blue flag)*


Juncus spp. (rush)*


Leersia oryzoides (rice cutgrass)*


Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower)


Lobelia siphilitica (great lobelia)


Lysimachia clethroides (gooseneck loosetrife)


Myosotis scoparius (water forget-me-not)


Orontium aquaticum (golden club)*


Peltandra virginica (hardy arum)*


Pontederia cordata (pickerel weed)*


Sagittaria spp. (arrowwhead)*


Sarracenia spp. (pitcher plant)


Saururus cernuus (lizard's tail)*


Schoenoplectus validus (soft stem bulrush)*


Scirpus americanus (common threesquare)*


Spartina alterniflora (cordgrass)*


Typha spp. (cattail)*


Vernonia noveboracensis (iron weed)
Reply:You can also try alocasia and calocasia spp. these are commonly known as Taro or Elephant ears and the are nice and tropical looking. The foliage ranges from greens to pure black(spp. black magic) I tend to like the greens better they are hardy and fast growing the black are awesome too just a little more fragile.

My morninglory plants are wilted and haven't bloomed? I give the plant food and plenty of water and full sun?

what can i do to help them get healthy and bloom?

My morninglory plants are wilted and haven't bloomed? I give the plant food and plenty of water and full sun?
They may be wilting from the heat of the sun. Do they recover after the heat of the sun is off? You might want to turn the soil a bit so the water is able to get to the roots. Too much plant food will encourage more leaf growth than flowers. Morning Glories really don't need plant food, just a bit of water. They are tough plants that can survive almost anything.
Reply:you may be giving them too much water
Reply:They should only be fed once or twice in the late summer.





They flower starting in summer until late frost. They like well-drained soil.





They tend to get spider mites, white blister, rust, fungal leaf spots, stem rot, and thread blight, all of which could effect blooming.

I would like to plant our shallow drainage ditch in front of the house so we don't have to mow it. Full sun.

Any suggestions? Has to be a plant that won't give up when we have a lot of rain -- but that can also tolerate dry conditions. Thanks.

I would like to plant our shallow drainage ditch in front of the house so we don't have to mow it. Full sun.
Some people near me now have tulips poking their heads up in a ditch, and they seem to love it there. I know of another ditch thoroughly colonized by fall-blooming Korean pink chrysanthemums. When I had a ditch in front of my house, I filled with with natives -- pink joe pye weed, white native asters and and blue floss flower. In the fall it was beautiful, and much better than mowing!
Reply:how about those tiger lilies?
Reply:What you'll want to plant depends on the soil type and how much you want to spend (and how much time you want to spend weeding it).





If you're in the Great Plains or the western prairies, I'd tend to suggest buffalo grass, Buchloe dactyloides. Sod forming, low growing, tough grass that can get away without mowing.





Suggest you check with your local extension service for appropriate groundcovers in your area.
Reply:I had a drainage ditch that I thought long and hard about.


I wish I had tried asparagus there but the problem is that although it got very very soggy and downright wet in the spring. it got pretty dry in the summer.





My final solution after much consideration has been to make a dry creek there, It is lovely and when it is wet in the spring it looks active and then looks just fine in the summer





here are some examples and instructions





http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden/arti...





http://www.grlandscaping.net/grassroots/...








good luck
Reply:PRETTY MUCH ANY GRASSY MOSS
Reply:How about asparagus, the ditch plant that keeps on giving. Rhubarb would also grow well there.

What are some good full shade - morning sun plants?

There's a small area behind our house that doesn't have anything growing in it. It is by the central air box and cornered in by our house. I want to put some plants/flowers there, but I don't know what to plant. Color scheme of the patio set, etc is muted red and country blue colors, so I don't want anything that will terribly clash. Also, I live in Minnesota, so I need something that will work for that zone. (Not really sure what zone it is, I'm new at this.) Thanks!

What are some good full shade - morning sun plants?
Hostas are beautiful, come back every year. Lots of different kinds, varigated, etc. Also bleeding hearts mixed in are lovely. Pretty ferns are also nice.





Don't know your zone but I think hydrangea will grow, also heavenly bamboo. Astible, periwinkle (vinca), Violets. Impatiens make a gorgeous carpet of color. Martha Washington geraniums and fuchsia are lovely, too.





Try Spring Hill www.SpringHillNursery.com or House of Wesley.com www.HouseOfWesley.com


or Royal Dutch


www.eRoyalDutch.com





They should be able to tell you what would grow good in your area. You're lucky. My house gets hot sun all day and those pretty plants won't grow here.
Reply:I would try begonias, you can usually find them in red, just make sure you get the kind that do well in the shade. The leaf colors are different for shade loving and sun loving. Good luck!
Reply:Hostas - easy to grow, will fill in the area very well, perennials, need very little to no care. Begonias are nice, will do nice in share, and are annuals. You could combine the two and it would look very nice.

horns

A good house flower/plant that doesnt require much/any sun to live?

ZZ plants require little care and are becoming more readily available.

A good house flower/plant that doesnt require much/any sun to live?
philodendrum


Beef steak begonia


peace lilly


cast iron plant (low light,little water)
Reply:bleeding heart (doesn't require sun or a lot of water): http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/pere...





lily of the valley (same requirements as above but plant in container so it won't dominate the rest of your garden): http://www.british-wild-flowers.co.uk/00...
Reply:A fungus...


Or a moss covered stone...


XD
Reply:Hi I have one of these in my lounge, it is north facing so doesn't get much sun and i had it for 4 years and its doubled in size!





Dracaena





This plant will provide a simple elegance.





A narrow leaf plant placed in a stylish container to create a beautiful accent to a home or office. A great gift for someone who would appreciate this unusual and easily maintainable plant.





I also have a peace lily which doesn't like sun, they are not expensive. they are elegant and the flowers are stunning!





I think there are quite a lot of house plants that would be happy with no or very little sun!
Reply:1. Click this link for a picture of pothos ivy:





http://www.flickr.com/photos/elvisripley...





2. Click this link for a picture of helix ivy:





http://www.featurepics.com/online/Ivy-Le...
Reply:#1 Snake Plant


#2 Marble Leaf Plant


#3 Peace Lily





In that order.

Want to plant some flowering plants on the south side of my house , only morning sun. live in Michigan?

I would like to get prenual plants if possible????

Want to plant some flowering plants on the south side of my house , only morning sun. live in Michigan?
Clematis would be a great flowering plant (perennial) but if you live in Michigan you will have to wait until next Spring/Early Summer to plant it.


Morning Glories (Annuals) are gorgeous and a fast flowering plant, but again, you will have to wait until Spring.


Both plants love to climb so they should be supported by a trellis.


There are so many options.


Check out Gurneys.com and view all of their perennials and get some ideas.


This is a great site and all of their plants are guaranteed.





You could plant some tulip, daffadil and other bulbs right now and have some flowering plants in the Spring.


Have Fun !!!
Reply:the morning sun is in the East
Reply:If you plan to stay there a long time plant Rhododendrons about 8 feet apart.. They grow slow, but have pretty flowers and the leaves look good and stay on the plants all year, even in cold winters. They come in different colors. My parents had red, white, and blue ones.


Between the Rhododendrons, lilies, tulips, and roses would look good. Try Periwinkle for a ground cover to minimize maintenance. Periwinkles are pretty green all year and bloom in summer.
Reply:I love day lilies for all kinds of areas.


They are no upkeep and multiply easily.


There are many colors and sizes to choose from.