Begonias or Impatience (flowers, growing, yard, spring)
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For the last few years we have been going with begonias because as I recall there was an issue with impatience. We put in two full flats so lots of color here in eastern PA. Thinking about giving impatience another try. Thoughts?
I've had great luck with New Guinea impatiens here in western Pennsylvania.
The variegated foliage is lovely in its own right and the flowers bloom in a wide variety of colors from late spring until the first hard frost of the fall. Some of them can also handle a bit of sunlight, so that's an added bonus if you have some areas in your yard that are only partially shaded.
As long as you keep them moderately watered, they require minimal care with no need to deadhead the spent blooms. The deer don't seem to be overly interested in snacking on them, either.
Dragon Wing Begonia bloom all summer in the heat of full sun, I use them 3 to a large urn for a statement, sometimes with white trailing vinca in between.
For the last few years we have been going with begonias because as I recall there was an issue with impatience. We put in two full flats so lots of color here in eastern PA. Thinking about giving impatience another try. Thoughts?
The impatiens were killed off by powdery mildew. I have not tried them since, although some friends have and they were fine. I like the begonias of all types - less fussy in the sun and drought.
What was your issue with impatiens? Always had the neighbors rave about them, planted in shade of course.
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Originally Posted by caco54
For the last few years we have been going with begonias because as I recall there was an issue with impatience. We put in two full flats so lots of color here in eastern PA. Thinking about giving impatience another try. Thoughts?
What was your issue with impatiens? Always had the neighbors rave about them, planted in shade of course.
About 8-9 years ago on Long Island the entire island had the impatiens wiped out by powdery mildew and the growers did not produce them. I believe it was not unique to NY but I could be wrong on that.
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