How can I grow annual flowers with very little sunshine?
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Adventures In Junking on Aug 13, 2015depends where you are - Canada is a huge country with very different climatesHelpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Aug 13, 2015There are many shade annuals available to plant.Im not familiar with what would be available in canada however go to your local nursery and check plant lables. If there aren't any speak to a knowable associate.Helpful Reply
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Sue c. on Aug 13, 2015Wherever you buy plants will most likely have advice available for free. If not consult the Internet for shade annuals for your growing zone.Helpful Reply
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Lana on Aug 13, 2015Impatiens and begonias both do well in shade, and both are beautiful blooming plants. Caladiums are something else that have color and thrive in shade.Helpful Reply
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Sue c. on Aug 13, 2015Hostas require dormancy and are Perennials as well as outdoor plants. You asked about annuals, right? You still have not said what zone you are. You also have not said if these plants are for outdoors or indoors. These are important facts not only to pick plants but to have them grow and thrive in whatever environment you actually plan to have them in. Have you checked to find your planting zone? Are you going to buy plants from a greenhouse, big box store? If you want indoor plants don't go with annuals go with Houseplants. They are developed to grow indoors with limited lighting, heat and humidity.Helpful Reply
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Debbie McGarrity on Aug 14, 2015Mirrors add mirrors to the area that gets the sun it worksHelpful Reply
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Liz on Aug 14, 2015Coleus, ivy,........bulbs like blue bell, Lilly of the valley.......love the mirror idea above!Helpful Reply
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Time With Thea on Aug 14, 2015Coleus, Begonias and I think Impatiens will do well without a lot of sun. These are all annuals.Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Mary Wise on Aug 14, 2015I live in apt. that only has North light earl y morning...thank you for your help Susan ClarkHelpful Reply
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Lis on Aug 14, 2015I understand that your question is How to grow plants in a dark environment right? Well Home Depot has special lights(bulbs) to grow plants inside check with them Hope that helps. Good luck!!!Helpful Reply
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Sherry Yeatts on Aug 14, 2015I agree with Thea...impatiens actually hate full sun, so your afternoon sun should be perfect for them. The colors are beautiful and they mound up really nicely. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Laura Anne Welch on Aug 14, 2015Caladiums are a bulb that does well in shade and is also used as an indoor plant. The plant is grown for its leaves, and they come in different colors-white, white and green, pink, rose, red, etc.Helpful Reply
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Colleen Walpert on Aug 14, 2015All of the suggestions are great. I would also try tuberous begonias (very showy and long lived) and New Guinea impatiens. The New Guineas will not stand any direct sun so you will need to place them accordingly. Most of these are pretty heavy feeders so every two weeks with a liquid plant food would be ideal.Helpful Reply
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Lisa Gage on Aug 14, 2015T5 grow light are the best and most inexpensive way to grow in darkest of places. Lots of places have them.Helpful Reply
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Deb on Aug 14, 2015If you plant impatiens try digging a hole about 8-10 inched across and putting in 5-6 of the bedding plants together (instead of planting each stem as a single plant). This will allow them to mound nicely as the grow. I've also had great luck with buying the hanging baskets, which are full and lush, and removing the plant to put into the ground. They love shade and look great.Helpful Reply
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Mona on Aug 14, 2015Thanks Deb but you see I don't have any soil available. The back of my semi-basement apartment is a parking lot. MerciHelpful Reply
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Three Dogs in a Garden on Aug 16, 2015I think you may be surprised to find that you can grow a range of plants with just afternoon light. I'd suggest morning glory as a vine, but depending on how much sun you get, they may wilt. If you visit my blog there is a section under the header called "More Gardens". Check out the small gardens there for some inspiration.There is also a post on tips for container gardens: http://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.ca/2014/05/container-planting-interview-with.html.Helpful Reply
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