Beat the heat with these gorgeous blooms!

That doesn’t mean your garden dreams can’t come true.

You just need to know the right varieties to plant.

Pink Impatiens flowers

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The good news is that shade-loving annuals check this box perfectly.

Not sure where to start?

Here are four shade-loving annuals to add vibrancy to your garden.

Pink impatiens

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Look for varieties with striking colors such as deep pink, purple, and white.

If their aesthetic appeal wasnt reason enough to buy some viola seeds to plantthese gorgeous flowers are also edible.

So go ahead and enhance your cakes and salads this summer with the addition of these bright-colored blooms.

Pink balsam flowering plant

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You wont regret it.

Just keep in mind that these flowers require a little bit of maintenance.

To maintain their beauty indoors during colder months, he advises transplanting rex begonias into pots.

Purple viola flowers

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Rex Begonia variegated green and pink leaves

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