I have three flower beds that get mostly shade and a little filtered sunlight. It is difficult to find perennials that flower in the shade, in zone 7. But oh boy, did my few flowers blossom:
Cora bells: Beautiful purple foliage and delicate hanging bells.
Foxgloves: The queen of the flower bed.
Look how sweet the blossoms are up close…. like little speckled cups.
Astilbe: Delicate and feathery.
I fill in the beds with impatiens, some white ones to add light in the garden but also color. I also mix in variegated foliage such as hostas.
Shade perennials are the quiet underappreciated flowers in the perennial spectrum of flowers but they add tremendous elegance and color where it is needed.
What do you plant in the shade?
IS VERY GOOD..............................
ReplyDeleteso pretty...I usually go with greenery in the shade....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Cynthia, and great information. It's nice to see the pretty colors of the blooms in shady area!
ReplyDeleteYvonne
I have calla lilies, coral bells, lots of hostas, hydrangeas, lots of impatiens. I need some of the foxgloves! Love the height.
ReplyDeleteferns, impatiens,coral bells, hydrangeas, solomon's seal, astilbe. I also need some foxgloves! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite colors--pinks and lavender! I don't have all that much shade! I do have a little. I have ferns there!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Lorilee
I have foxglove. My yard is mostly in the sun.
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