Karen, that's how mine looked in late summer. I'm glad to know the potting compost I was so happy with wasn't the culprit, but am most saddened by this issue. Looks like I may rely more heavily on Begonias- I do love them, and your Dragon begonias (was it last year or the year before?) were a great inspiration!
Susie, I've been really tempted by Mimulus- so many vibrant colors they offer, and I love how they remind me of little Snapdragons. But I've read they resent heat and humidity, so I've avoided them. Perhaps I should try a few this year- I did see some lovely ones at the garden centers last spring. Curious if any of you with summer heat and humidity have grown them and how they performed?
Jo Ann, how disheartening that must have been! They look so gorgeous there, and your Caladiums too.
Speaking of Begonias above, I've tried tuberous types several times, and they start out beautifully, get some of those amazing blooms, then summer heat arrives and they melt. I've been scouring the Brent&Becky's summer catalog, and read that the only tuberous varieties they offer are those that have performed well in their summer heat and humidity. They have 4 selections from the On Top series, including an orange w/red picotee, 'Calypso' and a yellow w/ red picotee, 'Sunset' that I'm considering for the shady deck this spring. Have any of you tried them?
