Shade-Loving ShrubsScott Aker
Bring color, flowers and interest to even the darkest corners of your backyard all through the year by choosing the right shrubs for a shady garden
evergreen, anyplantthat retains its leaves through the year and into the followinggrowing season. Many tropical species of broad-leaved flowering plants areevergreen, but in cold-temperate and Arctic areas the evergreens commonly are cone-bearing shrubs or trees (conifers), such as pines and fir...
Shrubs are medium sized woody plants. They can be distinguished from trees because they have multiple stems and are shorter in size. Many perennial shrubs, such asforsythia, need full sun to grow well, but there are some that are considered shade loving shrubs. Plant a few of these near yo...
Plant trees and shrubs that are short so they don't block the sun. Small hedges and deciduous trees work well. The sun will shine through deciduous trees in the winter. Choose varieties that are resistant to strong winds. Many north-facing locations get a lot of wind from the northwest. ...
In all the areas around my house I have planted mixed beds..a combination of dwarf trees, vines, climbing roses, tall med and short perennials..and shrubs... this is all within the 10 feet around the house on all 4 sides..i have gardens that go out about 150 in front and about 25...
Plant Zone: 7-9 Jacks is a beautiful spring bloomer. This upright grower boasts medium to large, formal double petal blooms that are as pretty as a picture. The flowers are rose red with neatly organized petals and completely obscured stamens. ...
Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with photographs) and the shade level they prefer.
These flowering perennials and shrubs are perfect for your shady garden that needs some color to brighten it up. Find out our picks for the best plants that grow in shade.
These North American native shade-loving shrubs bloom in summer and are hardy down to -20 degrees F. Long panicles of creamy white flowers drip from the stems in mid summer. While this shrub does well in full sun, it’s surprisingly tolerant of shade, too. The deciduous nature of the ...