Perennials for shade
- Hosta Sum and SubstanceHosta Sum and Substance€2.95 As low as €2.51Stock 31De Hosta Sum and Substance heeft een mooi groot blad. De bladeren zijn licht groenig, door de zon kunnen de bladeren geelachtig ogen. Aangezien... Learn More
- Epimedium Versicolor SulphureumEpimedium x versicolor SulphureumOut of stockOut of stockDe Epimedium versicolor Sulphureum, of Elfenbloem, blijft groen in de winter. Learn More
- Epimedium Pinnatum ColchicumEpimedium Pinnatum colchicum€3.50 As low as €2.98Out of stockOut of stockDe Epimedium Pinnatum colchicum of Elfenbloem, produceert gele bloemetjes. Learn More
- Epimedium Amber Queen 9 cmEpimedium Amber Queen€4.95Out of stockOut of stockEpimedium Amber Queen is gemakkelijk te kweken wintergroene vaste plant die geschikt is voor schaduwrijke plekken in uw tuin en biedt een... Learn More
- Hosta Banana KidHosta Banana Kid€2.95 As low as €2.51Out of stockOut of stockDe Hosta Banana Kid is limoen groen tot geelachtig van kleur. Deze plant geeft een frisse uitstraling in uw tuin.... Learn More
- Hosta Summer LovinHosta Summer Lovin€3.95 As low as €3.36Out of stockOut of stockDe Hosta Summer Lovin is een prachtig exemplaar. De bladeren zijn hartvormig, donkergroen en een mooie brede gele randen. Deze plant is zeer... Learn More
Shade-loving plants are very important to many gardens as they can bring light to darker areas of the garden.
Take for example a variegated Hosta, the radiant foliage will enhance the darker area of the garden and brighten it up.
We all have a bit of shade in the garden, but this shouldn't be seen as a problem as there are so many shade tolerant plants available to brighten even the darkest of areas.
We've put together a list of some of the most popular shade loving plants to help you on your way to a colourful garden. It's good to note how long the area is in the shade for when you are selecting your plants some plants grow in partial shade with just a few hours of sun each day whereas others will grow in almost total shade.
Beautiful shady garden
How to make a beautiful shady garden? With perennials, of course! Many people think that perennials do not grow in the shade. Fortunately, there are many examples of beautiful shady gardens to prove the opposite. The range of perennials in the shade is surprisingly huge.
A shady garden is not necessarily boring, in the cool shade grow the most beautiful plants for shade. They may be less spectacular, but no less beautiful. We speak of shade, when in summer there is less than three hours a day of direct sunlight, or over a long period of time, filtered light shines on the plant. Achieving a successful plantation in a shady garden is not difficult. It is important to consider the amount of shade. In the low light environment of deciduous trees and shrubs or in front of a wall, there is surprisingly a large range of shade plants that can grow.
Taking care of shadow plants
Shade is not usually the biggest problem for shade plants, it is mostly dry soil under trees or walls to the north. If the light is low and there is almost no water, then most shade plants die. Give them more water during dry periods. You also help them by covering them with dead leaves, so the water is better preserved in the soil. Spread each year a layer of compost, wood chips or bark between the shade plants. This produces a little more humus in the soil. Humus acts like a sponge and retains water better.