New Shade-Loving Plants Set to Debut at California Summer Trials 2021

By Johnny Eppich|May 18, 2021

The summer sun is something people crave after a cold winter, but sometimes it can get too hot even for our plants.

1 of 5

1 of 5

Begonia ‘Rex Bewitched Night Owl’ (Green Fuse Botanicals)

Clean, crisp color contrast accompanies the aggressive bewitched behavior for this new addition to the series. It works well for a shady spot on the porch or all year long indoors.
2 of 5

Begonia ‘Rise Up Harlequin’ (Westhoff)

A new addition to the Rise Up series of hanging basket begonias, ‘Rise Up Harlequin’ features masses of bright bi-color blooms on heavy branching plants. It has the flower power and performance to brighten up any shady corner of the garden.
3 of 5

Impatiens ‘Beacon Rose’ (PanAmerican Seed)

A new color for 2022 launches in the Beacon series of high disease-resistant impatiens. Rose is well-branched with medium vigor and clear rose flowers. Pair long-lasting Beacon impatiens with other shade-loving annuals for upscale mixes at retail.
4 of 5

Impatiens × hybrida hort SunPatiens – Three New Color Introductions (Sakata Ornamentals)

SunPatiens have flourishing blooms in both sun and shade, spring through fall. They bring reliable flower power across a wide range of conditions. New introductions include Compact Deep Red, Vigorous Sweetheart White, and Vigorous White Improved.
5 of 5

Interspecific New Guinea Impatiens Spectra Series (Syngenta Flowers)

Vegetative annual  New colors: Bright Red, Magenta, Orange, Pink, White  The Spectra series offers large flowers, excellent branching, and intense colors. Plants are early to bloom, and uniform mounded habits make Spectra grower-friendly and versatile in all pot sizes and hanging baskets. These high-quality New Guineas perform in both sun and shade gardens.

1 of 5

Begonia ‘Rex Bewitched Night Owl’ (Green Fuse Botanicals)

2 of 5

Begonia ‘Rise Up Harlequin’ (Westhoff)

3 of 5

Impatiens ‘Beacon Rose’ (PanAmerican Seed)

4 of 5

Impatiens × hybrida hort SunPatiens – Three New Color Introductions (Sakata Ornamentals)

5 of 5

Interspecific New Guinea Impatiens Spectra Series (Syngenta Flowers)

But who said shade can’t have a bit of color? Greenhouse Grower got a sneak peek at these new shade-loving plants coming to California Summer Trials (CAST) this June.

Here are some varieties to keep you cool this summer at CAST 2021.