Zones 8 to 11 or Annual Begonias are the champs of container shade gardening. Though they’re usually grown as annuals outdoors, these are actually perennials when protected from frost and freezes.
Many sun loving plants will survive in partial shade but will produce less flowers ... or overlooked balcony garden bulbs work well in containers too. There are plenty of trees and tall shade ...
Check out new varieties of annual and perennial plants, including the 'Cookies and Cream' hibiscus, Golden Feathers ...