Dahlias are the darling of the vase and garden this time of year and with so many new varieties there are now dahlias for even the smallest balcony or patio.

Dahlias crave the sunshine and deserve a spotlight in hot spots but there is another plant that will put on an August show of color I the shade. Look to tuberous begonias for show stopping late summer color and early autumn color.

Begonias are very thirsty in August

In our Western Washington climate begonias grow best in containers but by the month of August, pots of begonias can be so full of roots and tubers that water just slips down the sides of the pot. The solution is to sink the entire hanging basket of begonias into a bucket to really soak those roots.

Meet a new, bright yellow begonia variety that will shine like sunshine

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