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, repeatedly dipped into this range and below. In spring of ...
Shrubs:Our plants are categorized by size to make it easy to search for the right plant for the right application. We provide USDA zone info, watering needs, sun exposure, and other useful information on each plant so you can easily assess what plants will thrive in your space. Choose from...
The dwarf shrub will tolerate full shade and brighten up dull corners where little else will grow. Size: 2-3 ft Good for: Gardens that experience drought Hardiness zones: 6-9 You can find Sarcococca hookeriana at Nature Hills. 6. Best shrub for shade with bright flowers (Image credit:...
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If you’re growing a shrub in a container, it’s a good idea to get one that is cold hardy to one zone lower because the roots have less insulation than if they were in the ground. Sun or shade: Know the location you are planting in and choose accordingly. Shrubs labeled full sun ...
Hi Wanda, I live in New Jerseay and I’ve been wanting to get a magnolia tree but I have a lot of sun and I was under the impression that they needed shade. But this article mentions part to full sun so that’s good news for me! Reply Wanda Simone says: Hi Elizabeth…There ar...
sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height6’ hardiness zones7-11 This lovely native to New Zealand is a wonderfully versatile evergreen plant. Give this shrub plenty of organic material in the soil, and plant in full sun for bushier growth. Once it is established, Hebe has very manag...
Particularly in zones 8 and 9, or in any hot location, the leaves can burn in the sun, so shade from at least afternoon sun is best. Since they tolerate full shade better than just about any other plant, they are ideal for those places, leaving brighter spots to other plants. However...
As for the sun, every variety of Euonymus will do well in full sun. The Burning Bush types will grow in shade, but their fall color will be reduced. The spreading Euonymus will grow well even in full shade. Planting and Initial Care Although some soil preparation can be helpful, Euonymus...
Shade Many fast-growing shrubs do well in a shady location in zone 9. Examples include Foster holly, a glossy-leafed evergreen that produces red berries in the winter, as well as Nellie R. Stevens Holly, another berry-producing evergreen shrub. An example of a deciduous shrub in this cate...