They like acidic soil, many are evergreens, most are shade loving shrubs and they have very pretty blooms in the spring. However, there are some varieties that prefer the sun and are deciduous so if you’re looking for evergreen shrubs for shade, make sure you buy the right variety. Find...
Hardiness zones: 7-9 11. Best large shrubs for shade (Image credit: Tim Gainey / Alamy Stock Photo) Woodland plants, rhododendrons grow well in dappled shade. These large growing evergreens flower from spring through to summer filling shady spots in the garden with colors ranging from deep re...
I like to plant Trilliums under rhododendrons and evergreens to enjoy the distinctive white or red blooms. Since this native plant likes rich acid soil, it is very happy being situated with these other acid-loving plants. It is a little particular about being disturbed after it has been plant...
They’re often found underneath low-branched evergreens like pines or hemlocks. If you’re dealing with a deeply shaded area, you’re pretty restricted when it comes to plants. Opt for a bench or footpath, plant some highly shade-resistant ground cover, and add lawn accents like edging,...
Evergreen, any plant that retains its leaves through the year and into the following growing season. Many tropical species of broad-leaved flowering plants are evergreen, but in cold-temperate and Arctic areas the evergreens commonly are cone-bearing shr