US, and surrounding areas. We are in USDA hardiness zone 7 with an average annual minimum temperature of 0 to 10 degrees F (-17.8 to -12.2 C). In January of 2014, the weather for the suburbs of Philadelphia, where Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is located...
Good for: Coastal gardens Hardiness zones: 8-11, but down to zone 4 if grown in a container 9. Best long living shrubs for shade (Image credit: katewarn images/Alamy Stock Photo) For some classic, traditional blooms, you can't get much better than long lasting and low maintenance came...
Loading... 6 Comments »Welcome 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 ...
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...
Native to the coastal plain from New Jersey down to Georgia, these azaleas are winter hardy, with some surviving in zone 5. In cool climates, coastal azaleas grow in full sun. Provide cooing moisture in sunny growing locations (and, of course, the well-drained soil azaleas depend upon)....
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‘, HERBS that grow in shade Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) Life cycle: annual Shade tolerance: needs...
height6’-10’ hardiness zones5-9 ‘Ghislaine de Féligonde’ is an easy-to-manage, repeat blooming rambler, with warm apricot, blush, and cream double-blooms. Large flower clusters emit a musky apple scent and glow in shady gardens. ...
Plant NameCommon NameNotesHardy ZonePriceOrder Acanthus caroli-alexandri Blooms June–July. 6 $12.75 SOLD OUT! Acanthus mollis‘Rue Ledan’ (Latifolius Group) Blooms June–July 7 $12.75 Acanthus‘Morning′s Candle’ Bear′s Breeches Blooms June-July 6 $14.00 Acanthus spinosus Blooms June–July...
Perennials Plants for Shade Gardens Perennialsare those plants that you add to your garden one time and they continue to return year after year in the spring. Where you live and your hardiness zone will determine whether the plant will come back after winter in your area. ...
shade. It is hardy in the North and grows well in the South, tolerating hot and dry summers. A moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil is best. A slow but deliberate spreader, it is well worth the wait and is suitable for gardens where delicate perennials and wildflowers will be its ...