Plants for shade in the garden are much sought after. Shade loving plants include dry shade plants and plants for semi shade. It is essential to determine the degree of shade appropriate for individual plants and species. The shade garden can be a restful and colorful part of the garden during the warmer months in the UK. We provide an insight growing plants and shrubs in shade and semi shade.

Plants for Shade

PLANTS FOR SHADE

Every garden has a shaded spot, some gardens are almost entirely in shade for a large part of the day. Shade can be because of buildings, trees or terrain and shaded areas may be dry or wet. When selecting garden plants for shade first determine the amount of shade and soil conditions (wet or dry). Shade area beneath trees is often dry so consider this when looking for shade plants.

DRY SHADE PLANTS

Clivia
Bergenia cordifolia
Epimedium
Cyclamen
Lily of the Valley
Hellebore
Ferns (Dryopteris, Polystichum, Woodwardia)
Brunnera
Heuchera
Saruma

PLANTS FOR WET SHADE

Pacysandra
Hostas
Itea
Skimmia japonica
Ranunculus (ficaria, acris)
Trollius europaeus
Ligularia
Astilbe
Rodgersia (part shade)
Gunnera manicata (part shade)

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