9 Plants We Love
If you had to move and start your garden all over again, what’s the first plant you’d put in? Or what’s a must-have plant that makes your garden complete? We all have at least one. I polled the Garden Gate team to see what a virtual room full of plant geeks favored. The results were varied—some picks were unusual and hard to find, but many were tried-and-true workhorses that never fail to disappoint. Peruse the list and see if you agree. Or maybe you’ll find one that will become a new favorite!
HARD-WORKING ANNUAL FOR SUN OR SHADE
“‘Canary Wing’ blooms from the time I plant it in May to frost.” — Eric Flynn, Executive Art Director
‘Canary Wing’ begonia
Begonia x hybrida
Eric loves wing begonias, so much that he plants them every year by his entry. ‘Canary Wing’ is his favorite cultivar, offering eye-catching foliage that emerges golden before settling in as bright chartreuse to set off its dazzling red flowers.
‘Canary Wing’ begonia is incredibly versatile, growing just as well in sun as full shade (though they may be more green and
