Consider the long time favorite, wax begonia. The waxy leaves in shades of green or bronze create a nice backdrop for the white, pink or red flowers. Plant en masse for impact or mix with other annuals like dusty miller, diamond frost euphorbia, sweet alyssum, caladium or golden moneywort.Click to see full answer. Likewise, what grows well with begonias? Choose plants with similar growing requirements and plants that echo the colors of the begonias. Silver Tones. Begonias with dark colored leaves and metallic silvery tones look good with dark or silver plants. Green and Bronze Colors. Warm Chocolate and Yellow Tints. Emerald Green and Yellow Hues. Furthermore, where should I plant begonias? Where to Plant Outdoors: Begonias prefer shade, rich soil and require some regular care, so try to plant them in an area that is easily accessible. Indoors: If you’re starting tubers inside, place planted Begonias in a warm location with indirect sunlight, preferably an eastern, western, or southern-facing window. Just so, what plants go well with impatiens? In shade containers or flower borders, these make lovely companion plants for impatiens: Asparagus fern. Sweet potato vine. Coleus. Other shrub companion plants for impatiens are: Rhododendrons. Holly. Boxwood. Yews. Fothergilla. Sweetspire. Camellia. Hydrangea. Do begonias like sun or shade?Morning sun (and a little afternoon shade) is perfect. Wax begonias can tolerate more sun than other types, and the ones with bronze-colored leaves are the most sun-tolerant of all. Tuberous begonias prefer more shade and less heat, so we often see them on display in late summer. Soil: Light, rich, humusy soil.
What plants go well with begonias?
By Mia Fernandez | Published January 12, 2026