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Deep shade

Dappled shade

Partial shade

Begonias

These flamboyant plants will perk up any hanging basket. They flower abundantly and will keep going until the first frosts. Choose varieties that beam out from the shade – pale lemons and gold, rather than dark reds.

Flowers July to October

 Height x spread 30cm x 45cm

Busy Lizzies

Many bedding plants need sun, so Impatiens is a handy option for pots and hanging baskets in shadier positions. They come in a choice of colours and will flower continuously all summer long.

Flowers May to September

H x S 60cm x 60cm

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