Shade Plants - Shae plants and shrubs for pots, containers and under trees

Shade plants for shady gardens or courtyards are of great value to gardeners and landscapers alike.

In inner city areas shade from neighbouring buildings is always an issue however if you are looking for plants to grow in shade, semi shade, in the ground or in pots or containers a solution can be found.

It is essential when looking for suitable shade plants to first determine the type of shade and amount of shade that you will be dealing with. Filtered shade from trees is a different issue to full shade from buildings. Part shade and full shade are very different growing conditions so observe the area closely before choosing plants.

Some of the best plants for shade are ferns, epimediums, clivia, however plants such as Aucuba Japonica, Camellias, Hellebores, Cyclamen and Tellima can also be considered.

Dry shade and moist shade also present different growing conditions, again be observant before talking to your nurseryman.