The foliage color of the wax begonia is available in bronze or green. The green-leaved begonias prefer shade and will tolerate a couple hours of morning sun. The bronze-leaved begonias will handle shade, partial shade and full sun conditions. The bronze foliage makes wax begonia a versatile plant. Flower colors include white, pink, red, scarlet, rose-pink, salmon, salmon orange and bicolored.
Many flower colors are available with both leaf colors.
Impatiens are beautiful in containers such as hanging baskets, pots and window boxes that are totally shaded by the eaves of a porch or overhangs on the house. Impatiens also perform well in an area that receives a couple hours of morning sun. A wide range of flower colors is available to brighten the shaded area. Impatiens flower colors include white, shades of pink, shades of purple, salmon, lilac, red, violet, rose and combinations of two colors with the center one color and the petals another color. The Impatiens plant covers itself with flowers 1.5 to 2.5 inches across throughout the season.