Although it is said to be hardy in zone 6, it is a selection from the species Camellia sasanqua, which is not always hardy in our area. Only time will tell. . I have written a lot about fall-blooming camellias and featured photos of dozens of plants that are hardy in zones 6 and ...
Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is a retail nursery in Bryn Mawr, PA, U.S., zone 6b/7a. If you are interested in shopping here, send us an email with your full name, mailing address, and cell number to carolyn@carolynsshadegardens.com and indicate if you are interested in hellebores/hostas ...
Fine textured shade loving plants like ferns, astilbe, columbines, and hostas provide good contrast as companion plants. This underutilized beauty used to be namedLigularia, and is sometimes still called that. 14 | Lenton Rose Scientific name:Helleborus Zone:4 to 10 Exposure:part sun, shade Heig...
When to grow:Grow from starts or seeds, then transplant in early spring. Plants die down but keep some leaves throughout the winter in our climate zone (7b), then grow prolifically from spring through first freeze. Where to buy:Fragaria virginiana, ‘Yellow Wonder‘, ...
You want to choose a tree that will grow well in your location, so find outyour hardiness zoneand choose a tree that fits. If you are really looking for low maintenance and good growth, choose a tree that ishardier one zone above and below your own, so if you are in zone 6, choos...
Growing Zone:3 – 6 Yew The yew is an evergreen shrub that grows well in partial shade or sun. It has flat green needle-shaped leaves and produces red berries from March to May. It makes a good hedge since the branches grow upward at the same height. All parts of the plant are poi...
This variety is a profusely flowering rose that prefers to grow in rainy and humid conditions. botanical nameRosa ‘Palustris Scandens’ plant typePerennial sun requirementsFull Sun-Part Shade height6’-8’ hardiness zones5-9 ‘Swamp Rose’ grows naturally in moist, marshy areas of the Eastern ...
For woodland areas, there are many woodland plants that are suited to the specific conditions under trees. You can also check your US hardiness zone, to make sure the shrubs you want will survive and grow well in your local climate. And don't forget to assess the soil - compare the ...
Mackinac Island is in Zone 4 so the cooler temperature may help to keep these plants manageable. I recommend that you check with your local nursery before planting them in your garden, particularly in warmer climates. 12 | Pachysandra terminalis Zones: 5 to 9Light: ShadeBloom Time: SpringHeigh...
Although they do not produce flowers, ferns are ideally suited for deep shade. Their lacey foliage makes them ideal companions for many flowering plants, or as lone groups in the wild garden. The American hair fern, lady fern, hay scented fern, Dryopteris filixmas (the imposing broad fronds...