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Abutilon
Finish container: 4-in. (10-cm) pots, color bowls
Best used for: Large planters, either as a single feature item or mixed with other shade-loving accent plants; also works well as an indoor flowering plant
Bella F1 Mix
Exposure: 
Flowers: Clean mix of apricot, coral, red, peach, rose, pink, ivory and lemon yellow
Foliage: Light green, multi-lobed, similar to maple tree leaves
Plant type: Compact, upright, 14 to 16 in. (35 to 41 cm)
Comments: Big, 3-in. (7-cm) flowers bloom continuously even in high heat
Variegated
Exposure: 
Flowers: Orange
Foliage: Green/gold variegated
Plant type: Upright, 24 to 36 in. (61 to 91 cm)
Comments: Single, 1 to 2-in. (2.5 to 5-cm) blooms from Spring until Fall
Accent Plants
See Accent Plant Section.
Ajania
A. pacifica
(Syn. Chrysanthemum pacifica)
Exposure: 
Flowers: Clusters of small yellow flowers in October
Foliage: Green with white edges
Plant type: Fairly vigorous, upright, 12 in. (30 cm)
Finish container: 4 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots
Best used for: Rock garden, herbaceous border, especially in poor soil
Comments: Hardy in USDA Zones 6-9
Alternanthera
(Joseph’s Coat)
Exposure:
Foliage: Small, striking, multi-colored leaves
Comments: Joseph's Coat is grown for its multi-colored foliage
Red
Foliage: Red on dark green
Plant type: Upright, 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm)
Best used for: Bedding, edging
Yellow
Foliage: Yellow on medium green
Plant type: Upright, 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm)
Best used for: Bedding, edging
Anagallis
A. monelli
Skylover
Exposure:
Flowers: Electric blue with a violet pink center and yellow-tipped stamens
Plant type: Bushy; 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) tall
Vigor: Very strong
Finish container: 4-in. (10-cm) pots up to gallon containers
Best used for: Rock garden, border, containers
Comments: Easy to grow; very colorful and nice in all types of combination plantings; blends well with pinks, reds, orange and yellows
Angelonia
See Angelonia Section.
Argyranthemum
(Marguerite Daisy)
See Daisy Section.
Asparagus
See Accent Plant Section.
Bacopa
Exposure:
Foliage: Dense, green
Plant type: Trailing and spreading, 6 to 8-in. (15 to 20-cm) height
Finish container: 4-in. (10-cm) pots
Best used for: Baskets and containers, landscape
African Sunset
Sutera roth
Flowers: The first red bacopa, with 3/4-in. (2.5 cm) flowers
Comments: Large-leafed, vigorous plants have a looser, more informal look than other bacopas
Bridal Bouquet
Sutera cordata
Flowers: White with yellow centers
Candy Floss Blue
Sutera cordata
Flowers: Stunning rich blue
Comments: All-new look for bacopa - more mounded plants create exceptional hanging baskets
Pink Domino
Sutera cordata
Flowers: Masses of small, lavender-pink blossoms
Comments: Free- flowering
Penny Candy Series
Sutera hybrid
Flowers: Large blooms in colors not previously available in Bacopa
Plant type: Tight, trailing habit
Series colors:
Pink
Rose
Violet
Showers Series
Sutera cordata
Flowers: Abundance of small blooms
Plant type: Trailing
Comments: Heat-tolerant, free-flowering and well-branched; habit and timing are similar to other commercial varieties
Series colors:
NEW! Blue Showers. True blue.
NEW! Bridal Shower. White.
Lavender Showers. Soft mauve.
Fibrous Begonia
Exposure:
Plant type: Mounding habit; fleshy stems and waxy leaves
Finish container: 4 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots and hanging baskets
Best used for: Garden beds, borders and containers of all types
Comments: Continuous flowers through Spring and Summer
B. richmondensis
Flowers: Single, salmon
Foliage: Gray-green angelwing; in high light, leaves turn a striking reddish color
Height: 16 to 24 in. (40 to 60 cm)
Comments: Useful as specimen plant in baskets and pots
Charm Series
Flowers: Single
Foliage: Bright green splashed with cream and gold
Height: 12 to 16 in. (30 to 40 cm)
Series colors:
Pink. Light pink.
Red. Soft red.
Cherry Blossom
Flowers: Single, cherry
Foliage: Green
Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm); more upright than 'Charm'
Concorde
Flowers: Single, white
Foliage: Green angelwing
Height: 12 to 16 in. (30 to 40 cm)
Dragon Wing™
Flowers: Large, single, scarlet
Foliage: Glossy green angelwing
Height: 12 to 15 in. (30 to 40 cm)
Finish container: 4 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots, 10-in. (25-cm) hanging baskets
Comments: Great branching, scarlet blooms and amazing vigor make this the boldest begonia statement in baskets, containers and the landscape. Log on to wave-rave.com for more details and photos.
Lady Carol
Flowers: Double, red
Foliage: Bronze
Height: 12 to 16 in. (30 to 40 cm)
Lady Francis
Flowers: Double, pink
Foliage: Bronze
Height: 12 to 16 in. (30 to 40 cm)
Lois Burke
Flowers: Double, orange
Foliage: Green angelwing
Height: 16 to 24 in. (40 to 60 cm)
Medora
Flowers: Single, pink
Foliage: Green angelwing
Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm)
Pink Polka Dot
Flowers: Soft pink
Foliage: Green veined with pink polka dots; angelwing
Height: Upright, 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm)
Finish container: 6-in. (15-cm) or larger pots
Silver Angel
Flowers: Multi-flowered clusters up to 6 in. (15 cm) across in shades of pink, from very light to medium
Foliage: Large, silver-spotted angelwing
Height: Upright, 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm)
Finish container: This exciting newcomer is recommended for 6-in. (15-cm) or larger programss
Comments: An all-new look for this spectacular class; perfect for large patio containers
Tuberous Begonia
Charisma Series
Flowers: Double, 2 1/2-in. (5-cm) blooms
Comments: Free-flowering; resistant to powdery mildew; a good choice for late-season and Summer sales
Series colors:
Pink
Salmon Orange
Scarlet
Illumination Series
Flowers: Profuse, 2 1/2 to 3-in. (6 to 7-cm), double
Comments: Fills in quickly and blooms continuously all season; trailing habit is excellent for hanging baskets, window boxes and planters; a good late-season choice
Series colors:
Apricot
Orange. Scarlet orange.
Pink
Rose
White
Nonstop Series
Flowers: Large, 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 in. (9 to 11 cm), double and semi-double
Plant type: Upright, 8 to 10-in. (20 to 25-cm)
Finish container: 4-in. (10-cm) pots
Comments: Free-flowering series performs well in bright shade; plants are well-branched and suited to pots, baskets, window boxes and landscapes
Series colors:
Appleblossom. White with rose pink.
Apricot
Bright Red
Orange. Formerly 'Nonstop Fiery Red'
Pink
Rose Petticoat. Rose and white.
Rose Pink
Salmon
Scarlet
White
Yellow
Pin-Up Series
Flowers: Large, single, hibiscuslike blooms
Plant type: 8 to 10-in. (20 to 25-cm) plants
Finish container: 4 1/2 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots
Best used for: Containers, baskets, window boxes and landscapes
Series colors:
Flame. 3 to 4-in. (7 to 10-cm) flowers are bright yellow and orange shades with red highlights; Fleuroselect Quality Mark Winner.
Rose. 4 to 5-in. (10 to 13-cm) flowers are white with deep rose pink edges.
Bidens
Exposure:
Foliage: Lacy, solid green
Finish container: 4-in. (10-cm) pots and hanging baskets
Best used for: Borders, containers, baskets, annual groundcover
Comments: Very vigorous, heat tolerant
Compact
Flowers: Distinctive yellow
Golden Flame
Flowers: Abundant yellow flowers all Summer
Plant type:: Very compact. P.P.A.F.
Brachycome
Exposure:
Flowers: Daisylike, all season long
Foliage: Green, finely cut foliage gives an airy look to combination plantings
Plant type: Spreading to mounding
Finish container: 4-in. (10-cm) pots and 10-in. (25-cm) baskets
Best used for: Pots, combination planters, patio bowls, landscapes
Comments: Very vigorous, heat tolerant
Blue
B. multifida, Rock Daisy
Flower color: Blue-lavender, about 1 in. (2.5 cm) in diameter
Plant type: Spreading, wiry habit
Jumbo™ Mauve
B. segmentosa hybrid
Flowers: Large, 1 1/4-in. (3-cm), deep lavender flowers
Plant type: Spreading
Comments: Heat and humidity-tolerant; informal, loose plants appear to "dance" in the wind. P.P.A.F.
Mini Series
B. hybrid
Flowers: 3/4-in. (2-cm) flowers
Plant type: Low, mounding
Series colors:
Mauve Delight. Mauve with yellow center. Compact, free-flowering. P.P.A.F.
Strawberry Mousse. Pink. P.P.A.F.
Mini Yellow. Compact, yellow. P.P.A.F.
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