Orchard Park Garden Club
Annual Plant Sale
Spring 2026
Images shown may be digitally or AI-generated for illustrative purposes only and are intended to inspire, not to represent exact inventory. Actual plants will vary in size, bloom color, and form based on maturity and growing conditions. Please refer to plant labels at time of purchase for accurate care information.
Featured Planter Designs
Shade-Loving Container Gardens
Nine Recipes for Porches, Patios & Dappled Gardens
These are planting recipes — curated combinations for you to recreate in your own containers at home. Each recipe is designed for shade compatibility, matching light, water, and seasonal needs. Individual plants are available for purchase at the sale.
Tropical Dusk
Lush & exotic — fiery Coleus foliage, massive dark-red Begonia blooms & a cascading pink Dragon Wing skirt
Your Planting Recipe
Nonstop Begonia and Coleus both thrive with consistent moisture — a naturally matched pairing. Dragon Wing Begonia at the rim confirms the water compatibility.
Gardener’s Tip: Solar Flare Coleus intensifies dramatically in color as summer temperatures rise. Nonstop Begonias are among the most floriferous shade plants available — deadhead spent blooms to keep the display going all season.
Rose Garden
Classic & lush — peachy Reiger Begonia, rose-pink wax Begonia & copper Heuchera
Your Planting Recipe
Reiger Begonia, wax Begonia and Heuchera are all woodland/shade plants with matching moderate water needs — a refined, low-maintenance combination.
Gardener’s Tip: Heuchera’s mounding copper form creates a stunning natural base for this planter. Reiger Begonias bloom from spring through fall with very little fuss — one of the most rewarding shade bloomers available.
Plum & Silver
Sophisticated & cool — deep plum Coleus, rosy Impatiens & a pink Dragon Wing cascade
Your Planting Recipe
Coleus, Impatiens and Dragon Wing Begonia share identical shade and moisture requirements — a fully harmonious combination with no care conflicts.
Gardener’s Tip: Kingwood Karnival Coleus is a showstopper on its own — multi-toned plum, gold and chartreuse on a single leaf. Pair it with pale pink Impatiens for a refined, jewel-toned container that commands attention.
Midnight Jewels
Moody & dramatic — deep burgundy Coleus, violet Impatiens & a cascading pink Dragon Wing
Your Planting Recipe
Coleus and Impatiens are the quintessential shade-container pairing, sharing identical water and light needs. Dragon Wing Begonia completes the trio with the same care profile.
Gardener’s Tip: Pinch Coleus growing tips regularly to keep the plant bushy and prevent flowering. Impatiens fill in around the base beautifully — this combination excels beneath large shade trees.
Lime & Coral Glow
Tropical & bright — electric lime Coleus, coral N. Guinea Impatiens & red Dragon Wing
Your Planting Recipe
N. Guinea Impatiens and Dragon Wing Begonia are both vigorous shade performers with the same water and light needs. Wasabi Coleus slots in perfectly as the electric lime contrast.
Gardener’s Tip: Wasabi Coleus glows brilliantly even in deep shade — one of the few lime-foliage plants that truly thrives without sun. N. Guinea Impatiens produce larger, more generous blooms than standard varieties.
Jungle Canopy
Pure foliage drama — giant Coleus leaves, rose-marbled texture & feathery Asparagus Fern
Your Planting Recipe
Coleus and Asparagus Fern both prefer consistent moisture in shade — fully compatible. This is a foliage-first combination with no flowers required.
Gardener’s Tip: Zero flowers — pure texture and architectural form. The striking contrast of fine feathery fern fronds against the bold, oversized Coleus leaves is genuinely stunning. Ideal for large urns where scale matters.
Pink Cloud
Soft & romantic — pendant Fuchsia, blush Impatiens & a pink Angelwing Begonia cascade
Your Planting Recipe
Fuchsia, Impatiens and Begonia form the classic shade-container trio, sharing identical moisture and light requirements — a time-tested and forgiving combination.
Gardener’s Tip: Fuchsia’s pendant tubular flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds. Deadhead Impatiens lightly to encourage branching and density. This combination rewards consistent watering with a non-stop floral display.
Scarlet & Shadow
Bold & theatrical — rich scarlet Reiger Begonia, copper Heuchera & dark-leaf BBM Begonia
Your Planting Recipe
Heuchera, wax Begonia and Reiger Begonia all prefer the same moderate watering and shade conditions — a naturally harmonious trio with no care conflicts.
Gardener’s Tip: Heuchera ‘Caramel’ has stunning copper-bronze leaves that look beautiful year-round, even after frost. Reiger Begonias are considerably showier than standard wax types, with larger blooms and a longer display season.
Golden Ember
Warm & glowing — orange Reiger Begonia, golden Nonstop Begonia & a white spilling mound
Your Planting Recipe
Reiger Begonias, Nonstop Begonias and wax Begonias all belong to the same family with identical care requirements — the easiest possible compatibility.
Gardener’s Tip: An all-Begonia planter — the simplest care imaginable. Nonstop Limitless Yellow fills the mid-level beautifully while the white Olympia at the rim creates a clean, luminous contrast with the warm orange crown.