What flowers would thrive in a Shady flower garden?

I have deep shade areas. my mainstay for years was impatiens . For the last two years I have used lots of coleus. They can be found in many bright, interesting color combinations and take almost no care.

Non-stop begonias,calediums,coleus,fuchsia,newguinea impatients,wishbone flower,diamondfrosteuphoria.

Columbine, violets, hostas

Thank you! I have had luck with only those three. I probably should have stated that in my post. Hostas are not my favorite although violets are nice but stay so close to ground. Columbine seem to be my only choice. I live in western New York where the weather can range from mild to very warm.

Hi M! My irises have always done well in partial to mostly shade. I may be showing my ignorance, though, because I'm not sure if they are annuals or perennials.

Thanks I love irises.

Impatiens are wonderful in shade and you can put your Christmas Cactus out there in the spring, summer and fall....they will bloom nicely for you at Christmas. Angel Leaf Begonias do well in shady areas....some sun will do but they do like shade. Lots of pretty flowers like shadier areas.

Astilbe does well in ours. Interesting colors, and heights from 12-24"

Oak leaf hydrangeas do well

i have never heard of the oak leaf variety but I'm going to research it now. Thanks!