As longer I garden as more I prefer shade - not only because it is a more pleasant spot to garden in summer. But also because plants for shade have a more subtle, elegant appearance. Another great benefit is that flowers which are grown in shade last longer and maintain their color intensity better than those grown in full sun.
You Might Ask:
What perennials, annuals or shrubs can I plant other than Hostas? Well, there are dozens and dozens of shade-loving plants out there. See the long list below, that doesn’t even cover those for a warmer climate or the native shade plants. But first things first, lets start with the soil:
Nutritious Soil and Sufficient Water Are a MUST:
No matter where you garden - in shade or sun - your plants will only thrive when you feed them well with the right soil, compost, and regular watering, especially near or beneath trees and large shrubs. Trees take up all the nutrients and moisture (even prevent rain to reach the soil), so there is nothing left for your attractive flowers - if you don't soak the soil every other day. A great help is also to cover the soil with mulch to even out temperature difference, avoid weeds and yes, help to reduce watering.
.
Have This List Handy When Shopping for Shade Plants:
PERENNIALS:
Hellebores
Salomon’s Seal
Ladies Mantle
Hostas in blue and yellow
Astilbes: white, red, or pink-flowering
Japanese Ferns
Deadnettle
Spurges (Euphorbia)
Alyssums
Heuchera Copper or Lime
Daffodils
BlueBells
Bleeding Heart
.
Azaleas
Wild Ginger
Pulmonarias (Lungwort)
Siberian Iris
Bigroot Geranium
Anemones
Trout Lilies
Shooting Stars
Trilliums
Foamflowers
Japanese Forest Grass
Primulas
Periwinkle
ANNUALS:
Pelargonias
Begonia
Impatiens
Lobelia
Pansies
Coleus
Caladiums
SHRUBS:
Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Hydrangeas (PeeGee, Annabelle, Climbing Hydrangea)
Rosa Glaucia
.
See descriptions and more images for shade plants:
http://garden-dream.blogspot.ca/2016/06/benefits-of-shade-in-your-garden.html
http://garden-dream.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-to-gardening.html
https://www.sunset.com/garden/flowers-plants/shade-plants
.
<><><><><>