I have an area in my garden that never ever gets sun. I would like to put some nice plants in big pots in that area, if that's possible. Does anyone have any ideas about plants that thrive in shade-only areas, preferably plants that can live in a pot.
2006-07-10 05:49:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
http://www.mastergardenproducts.com/gardenerscorner/gardening_in_the_shade.htm
The above page should give you all the information you need. It's a big subject!
If you have a National Trust garden or similar near you, visit it and see how they have tackled the problem. Ferns, arum lilies and ivies seemed to be in evidence when I visited Peckover House in Wisbech recently.
2006-07-10 05:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a search on the interenet for "gardening zones". Each area has a different zone and different plants do well in different zones. Some plants can tolerate the heat better than others and some need the cold in order to return every year.
I have a lot of gardening friends all over the country and I know a favorite of many of them is the Impatient. It does well in the shady areas because it can not tolerate direct sunlight. It would need to be planted ever year in your containers but a flat of these flowers isn't very expensive. Each year you can plant different colors of Impatient or try a new variety. This year I planted pink flowers in my pots but who knows? Maybe next year I will go with a red theme.
If you are looking for plants that come back every year most shady areas look nice with hostas, ferns and even some ivy. Check with your local nursery and that is the best way to get started. Just remember that potted plants will need to be fertilized and kept watered regularly in order for them to survive.
Good luck and don't be afraid to get your hands dirty!
2006-07-10 06:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by bethany g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your zone. Begonias are really good shade plants. If you get the tuberous types, you can save the tubers in a cool spot over the winter and plant them again the next year. Most of the shade plants I grow are perennials but many are good for larger pots. Hostas are grown mainly for foliage but they come in a wide range of hues, from plain green to blues and variegated leaves. They also come in small to large size plants. Lamiums are low growers. My favourite is Beacons Silver. It has pink flowers and greenish silvery leaves. There are too many to list here. I suggest you check with a local garden center and ask the staff there. They are usually very knowledgeable about their plants and can certainly help you with choices for your pots.
2006-07-16 12:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've have the same problem i planted a bleeding heart approx 3 months ago and it's doing very well, but a great variety of ferns should thrive in shade so long as they are kept moist and left to dry out. good luck!
2006-07-13 03:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by cozz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ferns, coleus, hosta, bleeding heart, small hydrangeas. Go to any online nursery, like http://springhillnursery.com , and search for plants that thrive in the shade.
2006-07-10 05:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I like Hostas
2006-07-10 06:12:55 · answer #6 · answered by mt_mcgee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some native choices that like shade: columbine, american beautyberry, yaupon holly
2006-07-10 08:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋