Hardy Begonia Panicle Hydrangeas as they're working to catch

as they're working to catch the attention of passing pollinators

or Lenten Roses

or heavily mulched

given adequate moisture

though we can never get enough of these gorgeous flowers

Hardy Begonia Panicle Hydrangeas as they're working to catchWhen first encountered, it's difficult to believe that this arching begonia is fully hardy to Zone 6a. It looks tropical, somewhat like a rex or angel wing begonia, but don't be fooled; it reliably returns year after year to provide color in the shade, all summer long. It's late to emerge, so be patient as you may not see activity until early June, or when temperatures really start to heat upbut once established it's a reliable bloomer. It prefers a