Mike and ZenMan - Thanks for your comments. As to wax begonias I prefer the bronze-leaved ones primarily due to contrast in color and secondly they seem to do a lot better in full sun for me than the green leafed.
I usually go for the bright colors, as a general rule. I have not grown any zinnias for a couple of years, but have decided that 2016 will be time to come back to them. I have been looking at several on-line as well as mailed catalogs and so far Swallowtail's Zahara Double Salmon Rose one really caught my eye and I can't resist it. Second on my list is their Art Deco - shades of pink, lavender, red and royal blue. Going to order both of them.
ZenMan - I really admire you guys and gals who have the know-how in creating something new and different. Please show some of your results as often as you can..
Do you usually use the Annual forum or one of the others - don't want to miss any of your photos. Although a member of ATP for a couple of years, I'm only now beginning to get off my rear and starting to look around the forums and other features of AllThingsPlants.Yes, I liked the sample shown. I too like red, yellow and orange - my favorite combination of colors.
Have belonged (short-time only) to a few other gardening forums, but lost my interest after a very short time. On ATP I find all the members to be very friendly and generous. So I plan to be around for quite a while
Don
