CORRECTION- I"m not making a window box- just a planter:)

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ejennings San Angelo, TX(Zone 7b) Apr 05, 2008

I feel stupid. In my mind I was making a windowbox, but all it is is a 18" long rectangular planter that I'm putting in my window.
Can I still mix wax begonia and madagascar periwinkle (vinca)?
Thanks

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 05, 2008

I don't remember where your other thread was where I mentioned that the begonias at least might not like your afternoon TX sun...for that it doesn't matter whether they're in a windowbox or a planter or in the ground, I think they'd still prefer shade in the hottest part of the day. I don't know as much about the vinca so I don't know if it'll like your TX sun or not, but I think it would also do fine if you gave it a bit of shade in the afternoon.

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JasperDale Long Beach, CA(Zone 10a) Apr 06, 2008

If you know what direction this planter faces, you'll get better answers.
Your wax begonias should do fine...they grow them in blazing sun in Palm Springs here, so don't be put off thinking they won't grow for you.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 06, 2008

That's good to know, many things that are labeled sun or part shade tend to need some afternoon shade in hot climates, good to know that's not the case this time.

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ejennings San Angelo, TX(Zone 7b) Apr 13, 2008

I guess I'll see what happens. I'm putting them in different spots and I'll let you know what comes of them.:))

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