It's time to start planting flowers?

Question

I need some suggestions on flowers that do well in part sun. Also they will be potted ( live in apartment). Last year was my first time gardening, it didn't go so well. Any info would be great!

Answer 1

Part sun.. begonias can do very nicely in containers. When you buy your plants, talk to the folks in the nursery area for some advice on plants that will do well in your area. (local nurseries are MUCH better at this than the box stores, but the box store is cheaper.. you decide) Be sure you choose a GOOD potting soil and not just the cheapest stuff you can find. Good potting soil has the right amount of drainage and water holding capacity and is specifically blended for container plants.

Remember that plants need food, too. You can use a controlled release fertilizer (like Osmocote) or a water soluble like peters or Miracle Gro. Use fertilizers according to label directions.. don't overfeed.

Use as large a container as you can. plant several plants in each. It looks nice and the larger mass of soil will mean less chance of drying out. Be sure that you have drainage holes in the bottom of the container and know that water running out the drain hole is OK.. in fact, it's good! it means that the soil has adequate moisture and that the overage is being sent through. Plants can drown if the drainage is not right.

Best of luck.. container gardens can be a nice way to "liven" up a small space. :-)

Answer 2

You might think about trying a nice Wandering Jew or a potted American Ivy thy both due quite well in partial sun light. However, if you like plants that flower try an Impatient plant, they have beautiful flowers but they need to be kept out of direct sun light and watered daily; they also don't do well in a very hot environment they like it best between 70-80 degrees, but they are worth the extra effort. If you need to ask any further questions feel free to add me to your contact list.

Answer 3

If you go to a nursery, they often have tags on the plants that tell you what the sun requirements are and whether it will grow well in a pot.

Meanwhile, here is a site to help with the potting and care:
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,1190592-2,00.htmlhttp://www.taunton.com/finegardening/pages/g00009.asp

impatiens (not impatients), as mentioned above, are a good choice. Here are some more: http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/2001/archives/2001_archives/in_the_garden/flowering_plants_and_shrubs/best_pot_plants_for_sun_and_shade
There is also caladium http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG278

potted hibiscus if you have space http://facultystaff.vwc.edu/~presslar/greenhouse/caladium/xhortulanum/UFCES-1060.pdf

don't worry too much about the region, since you will be treating them as annuals.

Answer 4

Impatients

Answer 5

well i have these flowers called pansies they do well in mild weather [ like now] and horrible in really hot weather- they can also survive during the winter if you water them properly