What ornamental shrubs are suitable for growing in a shady garden? - For shaded areas of the garden, shade-tolerant or shade-loving shrubs should be chosen.
These beautifully flowering and ornamental deciduous garden shrubs tolerate the lack of open sunlight well. They are unpretentious, can grow and bloom in conditions of partial shading. They are suitable for growing under the canopy of trees, in the shade of a house, they can decorate garden and outbuildings.
Jasmine (mock orange). Photo: Emőke Denes.
Shade tolerant flowering shrubs
| Wisteria (Wisteria Nutt.) Very decorative, beautifully blooming liana up to 18 meters high. Wisteria is a subtropical plant native to China. In Russia, wisteria is cultivated on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. |
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| Dogwood (Cornus L.) Genus of trees and shrubs, ornamental all year round thanks to beautiful flowers, dense foliage, bright fruits and beautifully colored shoots. Dogwood ordinary (Cornus mas L.) (pictured right) blooms in April before foliage appears. The flowers are golden yellow, collected in umbellate inflorescences. The fruits ripen in late summer - autumn. |
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| Lilac (Syringa L.) A beautifully flowering shrub up to 5 meters high. Hardy, unpretentious, frost-resistant, drought-resistant. Grows well in the city. Blooms profusely from the end of May for 20 days. The flowers are collected in inflorescences 10-20 cm long. The color of the flowers is from white to purple. Has a pleasant aroma. Likes sunlight, but tolerates partial shade well. With a lack of lighting blooms worse. |
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| Weigela (Weigela Thunb.) Shade-tolerant ornamental shrub 70-80 cm high. Blooms profusely at the end of May. The flowers are pink or purple, shaped like bells. In the photo on the right: blooming weigela ( Weigela florida(Bunge A.D.C.) |
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| Action (Deutzia Thunb.) Shade-tolerant beautifully flowering ornamental shrub up to 2 meters high. It blooms for a long time and profusely from late spring - early summer. The flowers are white, pink, lilac-purple. Derived terry varieties of action. Action flowers have no fragrance. |
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| Elder * (Sambucus L.) Unpretentious shrubs 1.5 - 5 meters high. Decorative in the stage of flowering and fruiting. black elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) |
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| elderberry red (Sambucus racemosa L.) The flowers are small, collected in paniculate inflorescences up to 20 cm in size. It blooms in May-June. The fruits ripen from the end of July. |
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| viburnum (Viburnum L.) A genus of unpretentious shrubs, has more than 150 species. Viburnum is frost-resistant, shade-tolerant, not demanding on soils, resistant to atmospheric pollution. |
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| Chubushnik or jasmine (Philadelphus L.) A beautifully flowering shrub up to 3.5 meters high with large white flowers 2.5 - 7 cm in diameter. It has a pleasant aroma. Blooms in June-July. Blooms profusely for a month. Unpretentious, winter-hardy. Tolerates partial shade well. In the photo, mock orange variety "Beauclerk". |
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| Spirea (Spiraea L.) Shrubs up to 2.5 meters high. There are spring flowering, summer flowering and late flowering species of spirea. Flowering is plentiful. Flowers are white (spring-flowering species) to purple (late-flowering species). Honey plant. Spireas are widely used in ornamental horticulture to create hedges. |
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| Hydrangea* (Hydrangea L.) Very beautiful flowering shrubs and small trees up to 3 meters high. They bloom profusely and continuously throughout the summer. The flowers are white, pink, blue, lilac, collected in large spherical inflorescences. |
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| Honeysuckle (Lonicera L.) Unpretentious decorative beautifully flowering shrub up to 3 meters high. Blooms in early summer. The flowers have a variety of colors - from white to dark red. The fruits are bright red or orange and are inedible in most species. Honeysuckle is decorative in the stage of flowering and fruiting. Good honey plant. Suitable for growing in the shade honeysuckle tartar (Lonicera tatarica L.), honeysuckle alpine (Lonicera alpigena L.) and honeysuckle edible (Lonicera edulis Turcz.). |
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| Kerria japonica (Kerria japonica DC.) Ornamental shrub up to 2 meters high. It has thin and long shoots. Blooms profusely and for a long time in spring - early summer. The flowers are bright yellow. It has many varieties, including those with double flowers. |
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| Vesicle viburnum (Opulaster opulifolius(L.) Kuntze) Ornamental shrub up to 3 meters high. |
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| Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Dill. ex Juss.) Unpretentious shade-tolerant shrub 1-2 meters high, not demanding on soils, winter-hardy, resistant to atmospheric pollution, tolerates shearing well. |
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Photo : Sakaori, Ximeg, Andrey Korzun, JoJan, Sebastian Wallroth, Meneerke bloem, Calimaq, Epibase, Neelix, Donar Reiskoffer, Juha Kallamäki, Père Igor, Wouter Hagens, Dinkum.
Shade-tolerant ornamental deciduous shrubs
| Girlish grape five-leafed or wild grapes (Parthenocissus quinquefolia Planch.). Liana up to 30 meters high. It is attached to the support with the help of antennae. Used for vertical gardening. Unpretentious, frost-resistant. Suitable for growing on balconies and loggias. Especially decorative in autumn. From the end of summer, its leaves acquire a beautiful burgundy color. |
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| Hazel or hazel (Corylus L.). Shrub up to 7 meters high. Blooms in early spring before leaves appear. The fruits ripen at the end of summer. Unpretentious. Prefers to grow in shady areas. In ornamental horticulture, it is used for landscaping in groups or single plantings. |
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| Privet (Ligustrum L.) Unpretentious shrub 2-4 meters high. Used to create hedges. Resistant to environmental pollution. In the photo: formed hedge from privet. |
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| Juniper (Juniperus L.) Junipers are a genus of evergreen coniferous shrubs and trees. Used for ornamental plantings in gardens and parks in the form of tapeworms and in groups. Junipers create hedges, they are planted in windbreaks. These plants are extremely useful, as they purify the air well. |
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| boxwood* (Buxus L.) Genus of evergreen shrubs and trees. In ornamental gardening, boxwood has been known since ancient times. Valued for its dense crown and beautiful shiny foliage. It tolerates a haircut and retains its shape. Boxwood is used to create hedges and topiary. |
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| Euonymus* (Euonymus L.) Deciduous shrubs or small trees up to 2 meters high. Decorative in the fruiting stage, have bright red-orange fruits. In the photo on the right: winged euonymus, summer and autumn foliage color. |
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| Microbiota cross-pair (Microbiota decussata Kom.) Low evergreen coniferous shrub with creeping branches. Height 20-50 cm, while the size of the crown can reach 2-5 meters in diameter. The microbiota is endemic to the Russian Far East and grows naturally on the Sikhote-Alin Plateau. Listed in the Red Book of Russia. Winter-hardy. Grows well in the shade. |
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| Barberry Thunberg (Berberis thunbergii DC.) Ornamental shrub up to 2.5 meters high. It is especially decorative in autumn due to its rich carmine-purple foliage and bright red fruits. Many varieties of Thunberg barberry with different foliage colors have been bred, including variegated (i.e. with multi-colored leaves) varieties. |
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Photo : Sesamehoneytart, MPF, Holger Casselmann, Bengt Olof Aradson, Dinkum, Sue Sweeney, Berean Hunter, Crusier, Fanghong.
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At any summer cottage there are places that are constantly in the shade - behind the house, garage or under fruit trees. Often gardeners wonder how to make sure that these territories do not gape with black holes of black soil, but please the eye with colorful colors. And then there is a problem, since most flowers and ornamental plants still prefer to grow under the sun's rays. However, there are a number of shade-loving plants for summer cottages, planting which you can create beautiful flower arrangements. In this article, we get to know ornamental perennials who prefer to grow in the shade.
Important! Before planting plants in the dacha, it is advisable to examine the dacha for the presence of shade in one or another period of the day and distinguish the following categories: 1) areas with constant shading throughout the day; 2) areas with partial shade (only during a certain period of the day); 3) areas with a scattered (sparse) shadow (from other taller plants).
If you are only looking for information on which garden flowers are suitable for partial shade, we advise you to take a closer look at Astilbe. This herbaceous plant of the saxifrage family unites 40 species and over 400 varieties. It grows from 15 cm to 2 meters. Blooms in June-August with paniculate inflorescences of red, white, pink, purple flowers. It has large leaves that form a lush openwork bush. Lives an average of five years. 
Growing conditions. Prefers scattered shade. Grows well in any soil, however long flowering can be achieved by planting astilba in the ground with a close location of groundwater. Unpretentious in care. Likes a good watering. It tolerates winter well, only sudden changes in temperature can be fatal for it.
Reproduction methods. Propagated by seeds, division of the bush and shoots.
Application. It goes well with bergenia, irises, lily of the valley, podophyllum, hellebore. It is used in mixed flower beds, on rocky hills, in discounts.
Aconite (wrestler)
In a review of plants for partial shade, aconite (Acónítum) cannot be dispensed with. This is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the buttercup family with a stem height of 50-150 cm. It includes several dozen varieties. It blooms from July to the end of October with racemose inflorescences of blue, white, purple, yellow. The plant is considered poisonous because it contains alkaloids. 
Did you know? The poisonous properties of aconite have been known for a long time. Different peoples used it to poison predators and enemies, poison for arrows and spears.
Growing conditions. It grows in moist places in soils rich in humus. However, it can also tolerate different soils, except for sandy and stone. Does not like stagnant moisture, strong waterlogging can destroy a flower. Feels good both in the shade and in partial shade. Does not require special care measures. Frost-resistant.
Reproduction methods. Propagated in several ways: seed, dividing the bush, tubers, cuttings.
Application. It looks spectacular next to peonies, astilba, irises, rudbeckia. It is used both for mixed flower beds, flower beds, and for wall decoration, it can serve as a screen to cover any unattractive building or outbuilding.
You can not ignore one more flowers for shady places - brunners (Brunnera). This perennial plant of the borage family with beautiful large leaves and forget-me-not flowers in inflorescences rightfully bears the title of a long-liver, since it can live up to 10-15 years. It grows as a sprawling bush, reaches a height of 40 cm. It blooms in May. It is beautiful from the end of April until the first frosts. In culture, two types are used. 
Growing conditions. Grows in clayey, moist soils. You should not plant this plant in full shade - in this case, it will lose its decorative effect: the stems will stretch. When planting it in the sun, regular watering should be ensured. Brunner is easy to care for. The plant is very frost-resistant - it can withstand temperatures down to -29 ºС.
Reproduction methods. Propagated by division of the rhizome, root shoots, seeds.
Application. Hellebore, primrose, female fern can become her partners in the mixborder. Brunner is also planted in borders.
The list of shade-tolerant perennials also includes dicentra (Dicentra) - a herbaceous plant that attracts attention with its heart-shaped flowers. Another name for dicentra - "broken heart" - came from the legend of the unhappy love of the French girl Jeannette. Perennial has about 20 varieties. The height of the flower varies from 30 cm to 1.5 m. The flowering period is May-June, the duration of flowering is about a month. Flowers bright pink or white color collected in drooping arcuate inflorescences. Leaves - green with a bluish tint, give beauty to the plant even before flowering. "Broken Heart" has a high immunity to pests and diseases. The flower is frost-resistant, but requires shelter for the winter. 
Growing conditions.
It grows well in moist soils with drainage and with a sufficient amount of humus. It can be planted both in a sunny area and in the shade of trees, however, it blooms earlier in the sun. Requires good watering, regular loosening of the earth for oxygen access to the roots and weeding. It is also necessary to remove wilted flowers in time.
Reproduction methods. Propagated by dividing the bush, root cuttings, less often - by seed.
Application. It forms interesting flower compositions with daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, brunner, saxifrage. It is used in mixborders, on an alpine hill.
Easy shading loves doronicum (Doronicum) - a perennial from the aster family. The genus includes 36 species. Blooms big yellow flowers, shaped like a camomile. Flowering occurs in May, lasts about a month. It grows rapidly, forming lush bright bushes. Differs in high frost resistance. The recommended duration of growth in one place is three to four years. 
Growing conditions. When planting doronicum, it should be borne in mind that it only tolerates partial shade, in absolute shade it completely loses its decorative effect. Becomes unattractive after flowering.
Important! When planting plants, you need to clearly understand the meaning of agrotechnical requirements for illumination: what is full sun, partial shade, shade and sparse shade for plants. "Full sun" means the plant has been out for more than three hoursin a dayunder direct rays; "penumbra" - about three hours under direct rays in the morning or evening, with a shadow in the middle of the day, or good illumination without direct rays throughout the day; "shade, shady areas, full shade" - three hours of direct daylight in the middle of the day and limited light throughout the rest of the time; "rarefied shadow" - partial penetration of sunlight during the day (for example, through the crowns of trees).
Doronicum loves well-drained soils and abundant moisture. Blooms longer on light, loose, slightly acidic, fertile soil. Feels good with moderate and uniform watering.
Reproduction methods. Propagated by dividing the bush and seeds.
Application. Doronicum belongs to the plants of the second plan. It should be planted in company with plants that have a long period of preservation of decorativeness, for example, with aquilegia, hosta, rogersia. Also combined with daffodils, tulips, irises. AT landscape design it is planted in mixborders, rockeries, rock gardens.
Volzhanka (Aruncus) always attracts attention - first of all, by the size of its sprawling bushes, abundant flowering with white panicle inflorescences and delicate aroma. Arunkus stems can reach a height of up to 2 m. The duration of flowering is two months: June-July. In one place it can grow for 15-20 years. 
Growing conditions. Volzhanka equally can grow both in open areas and in the shade. However, under direct sunlight, the bushes do not grow well. For planting aruncus, light, moist soil with good drainage is selected. The plant is very unpretentious, needs minimal care: regular watering and pruning of faded inflorescences. Resistant to cold (requires shelter for the winter), diseases and weeds.
Reproduction methods. The division of the bush, green cuttings, seeds.
Application. The flower looks beautiful both singly and in groups. Usually Volzhanka is planted next to undersized plants. It looks good with astilbes, hosts, spireas, barberries, shield trees. It is very good to hide unsightly buildings behind lush aruncus bushes.
An excellent plant for a garden in the shade is sponge (Mimulus). In the homeland of mimulus - in America - another name for this flower is common: monkey flowers (monkey flowers), due to some similarity of the flowers of the plant to the muzzle of a monkey. The genus of sponges includes 150 species. The stems of the plant grow up to 60 cm. Depending on the species, they can be different in shape. Flower color - plain or leopard. It has two flowering periods - spring and autumn. 
Growing conditions. Mimulus should be planted in slightly shaded areas in fertile, loose and moist soil rich in peat and humus. Pinning is recommended.
Reproduction methods. Propagated by cuttings and seeds.
Application. Used in framing borders, rocky slides, mixborders with lobelia, phlox. Some species are suitable for planting in window and balcony boxes.
If you want to cover shady areas with a carpet of flowers, then the saxifrage (Saxifraga) is for you. This is a ground cover plant from the saxifrage family, with 250 varieties. Saxifrage stems reach a height of 5 to 70 cm. They are annual, shoots are perennial. The flowers are small: 1.5-2 cm in diameter. They are varied in color: white, pink, red, etc. The flowering period begins in May and lasts about a month.
Did you know? The Latin name of the saxifrage comes from the words "saxym" and "frango", which are translated as "rock" and "break". This is explained by the fact that in nature this plant is most often found in rock crevices.
Growing conditions. Planting, growing and caring for saxifrage will not cause difficulties. The very name of the plant suggests that it is not demanding on soil and watering, it can grow on poor soils (necessarily with good drainage) and does not like waterlogging. Does not tolerate direct sunlight and dislikes full shade (may affect the decorativeness of the leaves). It is characterized by high winter hardiness. Young plants require shelter in winter. Reproduction methods. Propagated by seeds, division of the bush, rosettes.
Application. In decorative culture, saxifrage is planted between stones, on slopes, artificial rocks, in rock gardens.
One of the most unpretentious perennials for penumbra is a bathing suit (Trollius). In addition to its unpretentiousness, it attracts the attention of gardeners with large bright yellow and orange flowers. The genus of bathing suits has 20 varieties. The stems of the plant grow up to 90 cm. It blooms for about 20 days, starting in May. In one place, a bathing suit can decorate a garden for 10 years. 
Growing conditions. The “Troll flower” (as the bathing suit is also called) can grow both in the sun and in partial shade, although in the latter case it somewhat loses its decorative effect and loses growth. Fertile moist soil is suitable for planting a plant. Although it can grow in poor soil. The only thing that the swimsuit does not like is the stagnation of groundwater. Can winter without shelter.
Reproduction methods. You can propagate the swimsuit by dividing the mother liquor, sowing seeds.
Application. A beautiful neighborhood is obtained at the bathhouse and catchment area, muscari, delphinium, blueberry, magnolia, bluebells.
The well-known lily of the valley (Lilium convallium) is also suitable for planting in the shade. This low plant (20-25 cm in height) with dazzling white small flowers in the form of bells and a delicate aroma delights its owners in May-June. The leaves remain green until July.
Did you know? Wild lily of the valley is listed in the Red Book.
Growing conditions.
The flower loves moist, organic-rich soil. It grows well in the shade of neighboring trees or bushes. Stops flowering in full shade. Does not require maintenance proper fit can grow on its own over several years. 
Important! When working with lilies of the valley, it is necessary to protect your hands with gloves, since all organs of the plant are poisonous.
Reproduction methods. Propagated by division of rhizomes and very rarely by seeds.
Application. Plant a lily of the valley next to aquilegia, fern, lungwort and you will get a beautiful delicate flower bed. This flower is also used as a groundcover and for forcing.
At the beginning of summer in the garden you can admire the flowering of bright candle brushes of the perennial lupine (Lupinus). This plant belongs to the legume family. It is popularly called "wolf beans", because its name comes from the word lupus - wolf. The inflorescences of some types of lupine can reach a size of 1 m, and the plant itself grows from 50 to 150 cm. The flowers come in different colors: red, white, yellow, purple, pink, blue; are tricolor. The life span is five or six years. 
Growing conditions. The flower is very drought-resistant - its wild counterparts grow even in deserts. It can grow both in the sun and in partial shade or under diffused lighting. The soil for its planting should be loamy or sandy with low or neutral acidity. It does not cause any special difficulties in care. It is desirable to periodically loosen the soil and remove weeds. For the winter, bushes should be spudded and covered.
Reproduction methods. Lupine is propagated vegetatively by cuttings or seeds.
Application. It can grow both alone and in a group planting in a flower bed in the background next to irises, lilies, delphiniums, hostas, astilbes.
The rows of flowers growing in partial shade and shade are supplemented by spectacular perennials Rogersia (Rodgersia). These ornamental deciduous plants of the saxifrage family are remembered at first sight for their very large and beautiful palmate or feathery leaves, which turn red or bronze in autumn. Rogersia blooms with a high (1.2-1.5 m) panicle of pink-white or cream color. The flowering period is July. 
Growing conditions. Rogersia is unpretentious to care. The best place to plant it will be an area in partial shade. The plant is undemanding to the composition of the soil; it can grow on any garden soil. Likes frequent watering.
Reproduction methods. Rogersia can be propagated by dividing the rhizome, leaf cuttings and seeds (rarely).
Application. Rogersia will become an exotic decoration in a mixborder, discount, rockery. It will add unusualness to your pond. It looks very nice in combination with fern, bergenia, hosta, bluebells.
Even novice gardeners can grow another unpretentious, but very beautiful and fragrant shade-tolerant perennial - cyanosis (Polemonium caeruleum). This plant reaches a height of 40-120 cm. Its inflorescence is quite high, collected in a panicle of blue and white bells. Flowering occurs for a long time in June-July. The blueberry has healing properties. 
Growing conditions. The soil for this plant is better to choose light, moderately moist, slightly acidic. Although, in principle, the perennial is not particularly demanding on soils. It is resistant to frost, diseases and pests. Loves moisture.
Reproduction methods. The flower is propagated by division of rhizomes, green cuttings and seed method.
Application. Since after flowering the cyanosis loses its attractiveness, when planting it, care must be taken that it is next to plants that have a longer decorative period. It coexists well with hosta, iris, bergenia, primrose. It is successfully planted in flower beds and in mixborders.
The genus (Symphyandra) includes 10 species. In nature, these are perennials, in culture they are grown as biennial plants. This flower is interesting primarily for its inflorescences - drooping paniculate or spherical with purple or white bell flowers. Blooms in June-August. They reach a height of 15-30 cm.
Growing conditions. Basically, symphianders prefer sunny areas, and only two of its varieties - drooping and Asian - are able to put up with partial shade. Prefers loose soil with good drainage. From care, she will be satisfied with just watering in drought and removing faded inflorescences.
Reproduction methods. Propagated in two ways: by sowing seeds and cuttings of basal processes.
Application. It is planted on alpine hills, for curb plantings, in rockeries and mixborders.
Another unpretentious shade-tolerant plant is the host (Hosta) or funkia. This decorative and deciduous plant is able to decorate any suburban area and garden. Its main attraction is the leaves: large, often two-colored, with borders, of various shapes. Hosta flowers are also beautiful - simple and double, white, blue, pink, purple. The height of the stem is mainly 60-80 cm, but there are dwarf (15 cm) and giant (1.2 m) species. The flowering of the hosta is usually inconspicuous, and the more beautiful the leaves are, the more faded the flowers. This perennial belongs to centenarians - it can grow without a transplant for up to 20 years. To date, about 400 hosta hybrids have been bred. 
Growing conditions. The choice of site for this plant depends on the variety that you prefer. Among the hybrids, there are both sun-loving and flowers for planting in partial shade and in full shade - it all depends on the color of the leaves: the darker the leaves, the more shade-loving the plant. The composition of the soil for planting this perennial is desirable rich in humus, slightly acidic or neutral, well drained. On sand or loam, the host will not survive. Loves moisture.
Reproduction methods. Hosta propagates in three ways: cuttings, dividing the bush and seed.
Application. Hosta is an excellent backdrop for flowering crops. Suitable for borders and flower beds.
When planting plants that prefer shade, consider the fact that often their beauty lies not in flowering (for most of them it is modest, unlike light-loving relatives), but in foliage. In addition to the fact that properly selected perennials can decorate your garden, they are also an excellent way to control weeds.
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She gives the desired coolness; without legs, it moves around the garden, giving it depth and mystery. The mysterious lady of the half world by name can be completely different - she is full of contrasts and halftones, which indirectly affect our emotional state and directly - on the choice of suitable plants in our favorite garden. Let's learn more about her habits and whims!
Penumbra, or diffused light, reigns in places that are caressed by the rays of the sun no more than 4-5 hours a day. Its characteristic constant play of highlights, coolness and higher humidity have a beneficial effect on many green residents, for example, or. And even among the sun-loving grassy plants, there are many who tolerate the openwork shade well, for example knotweed or basilisk delavaya. But in full shade, say, on the north side of a tall building or under trees and shrubs with a large and dense crown, sunlight is chronically lacking. Here only the most persistent are able to survive, for example (Vinca) or. What design is best suited for your shady garden?
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Plants for, located in partial shade, are intentionally matched tone on tone: this is a classic option that always looks harmonious. In all its glory, "pets" appear at the peak of summer. At this time, compact pink inflorescences appear. (1) knotweed(Polygonum amplexicaule) ‘Anna’. Nearby, with every breath of the breeze, lovely panicles sway (2) drooping sedge(Carex pendula) with picturesquely drooping beautiful leaves. In July, the composition is supported by purple-red heads (3) Astrantia major(Astrantia major) ‘Abbey Road’. Colors in a flaming flower fire adds and (4) Heuchera hybrid(Heuchera hybride) ‘Obsidian’ with dark red leaves and lovely pink buds. Ground cover spreads between geyhers (5) geranium hybrid(Geranium hybride) ‘Sue Crug’, which from July to September enchants with pink-purple flowers.
In this example, tall and short plants are planted in a tiered arrangement as they would normally grow in nature, with the tallest in the background and the shortest in the foreground. On the right, a stately figure proudly stretches up (1) (Aconitum napellus), which blooms from July to August. Near fluffed their unusual huge leaves (2) horse chestnut(Rodgersia aesculifolia). It contrasts beautifully with her. (3) basilisk delavaya(Thalictrum delavayi) ‘Album’ is a delicate herbaceous perennial with airy openwork buds that are great for cutting. On the left, a flower garden adorns one of the most beautiful summer flowering plants - (4) hydrangea large-leaved(Hydrangea macrophylla), whose snow-white balls-inflorescences attract the eye with incredible size. In the center flaunts an unusually hardy (5) male thyroid(Dryopteris filixmas). The edge of the flower bed is lightened by the wide oval leaves of the variegated (6) hybrid hosts(Hosta hybride) ‘Patriot’.
12. Mini Jungle: in one container they coexist amicably ivy, gillenia(Gillenia) multi-row bristle-bearing(Polystichum setiferum) ‘Dahlem’, dot bell(Campanula punctata) ‘Sarastro’ and derbyanka(Blechnum).
You can clearly structure the site by laying strict geometric shapes. Or, on the contrary, make your green oasis more intriguing, with a predominance of smooth lines and transitions, that is, close to nature. The choice of a stylistic strategy largely depends on the specific conditions: for example, an imitation of a forest clearing will look better under a sprawling large tree, and a formal “rectilinear” style is more appropriate in the heavy shade of a building or in courtyards. The “half-light” scattered by deciduous trees pacifies, but a sharp thick shadow from the house can make you feel sad and depressing. However, each case is individual: for example, a corner on the east side of the building, lit by the morning sun, is quite suitable for having breakfast and enjoying the beauty of nature.
Alas, there are much fewer flower plants adapted to the shade than sun-loving ones. But among the shade-tolerant ones, there are plenty of decorative-leaved beauties with different structures, shapes and colors of leaves - it’s worth betting on them when decorating a shady corner, because it is these modest heroes that set the tone in such places. For example, Goryanka (Epimedium), Rogersia (Rodgersia) and host (Hosta), although they originate from East Asia, grow well in our latitudes.
Flower beds of (Darmera) and Rogersia (Rodgersia) look very dynamic with large leaves in combination with filigree ornamental grasses and ferns. For colorfulness, they can be diluted with floral herbaceous perennials such as Astrantia (Astrantia), Cimicifuga (Cimicifuga) and Astilbe (Astilbe).
When choosing for planting in the shade, give preference to plants with variegated white-green leaves and white flowers - in dark corners they will serve as so-called illuminators. Pastel blues, pinks and lilacs also work best in low light. And finally, one cannot help but recall a couple of undeniable advantages of shady flower beds: dense plantings with hardy herbaceous perennials are bypassed, and moisture from the soil does not evaporate as quickly as in the sun. 7
Almost every summer cottage is divided into certain zones - well-lit and shaded. Areas of the plot in the shade often remain empty and look inorganic, and therefore we decided that it would be quite relevant to study shade-tolerant plants for summer cottages.
To tell the truth, almost every second dacha has buildings or mature trees that cast a lot of shade on a young garden, vegetable garden and flower beds. Partial shade does not scare plants, because they receive their share of solar heat and light during the day in any case. But what to do with areas that are not illuminated by the sun at all or are illuminated minimally? What plants can be planted behind a country house, under an old apple tree or on the side of a new car garage? These questions are answered by DachaDecor.ru specialists, who have done painstaking work on selecting the necessary information, as well as studying forums and collecting a wide variety of opinions.
Today we will try to describe in detail the areas of plant cultivation, choose annual and perennial flowers, shrubs, berry and vegetable crops for shaded areas.
Such formation of zones and selection of plants for growing in the shade are especially relevant for owners of standard dachas of 6-9 acres, where, frankly, there is not enough space, but oh, how much you need to plant everything!
Determination of site shading and plant selection
You should be very serious about studying the site for planting and the time of its shading throughout the daylight hours. Many of us already know the agricultural technology of popular country plants, and therefore it is not difficult to understand that not every one of them will be able to develop normally in full shade. In such an environment, only some types of ornamental plants feel normal. For the rest, it will be necessary to choose zones with partial shading, where the sun is at least half a day.
Distribution of plants in the area
The problem of the correct distribution of plants in the country is very serious, because in small areas it is very difficult to figure out where and what will grow, how to properly plant. Particular difficulties haunt beginners who have just acquired a summer house and decide where exactly the garden, garden, flower garden will be.
Often, trees are planted along the fence so as not to occupy usable area in the country. But here you should choose the right side so that the shadow from the trees does not obscure large areas of the site. You can also distribute them evenly throughout the dacha, taking into account the requirements of distances. In this way, it will be possible to form areas with partial shading and leave some areas with the most light for those plants that prefer the maximum light.
Summer residents are also accustomed to planting shrubs along fences and hedges, but here it is worth understanding that some of them will be in complete shade from the fence or trees planted earlier. Therefore, the most correct solution would be to plant berry or ornamental shrubs closer to the center of the summer cottage, for example, to divide the territory into certain zones.
For flowers and berries, a place can be found everywhere, since we have long studied the technology of vertical gardening and high beds. Besides, there are always such small architectural forms that involve growing flowers on hills. You can also consider unique decorative flower beds, special garden sculptures, original pots in the country and other products, thanks to which plants are provided with the maximum right conditions for growth and development.
Shade-loving and shade-tolerant plants
We are accustomed to seriously confuse these concepts, believing that both those and other plants can easily cope with dark areas in the country and endure conditions without sunlight. We recommend to distinguish between concepts and when buying a particular crop, it is imperative to study agricultural technology, the requirements for choosing a place to plant a plant in a country house. Remember, the shade can be stable throughout the day, partial (a certain part of the day due to the course of the sun) or diffuse (sunlight through the branches and foliage of vigorous plants).
The degree of shade and soil
It should be understood that not only light conditions are necessary for the development of plants, but also certain soils and other conditions. Thus, in the dense shade cast by summer cottages, dense plantings of shrubs or trees, they will feel good sedum sedum, kupeny, magnificent elecampane, heart-leaved tiarka, European hoof.
If you combine these summer cottage areas with well-moistened soil, then it is possible to plant black cohosh, primrose, hellebore, astilbe, dark geranium.
In areas with diffused shade, for example, under walnuts or old apple trees, it is quite possible to arrange a planting of spring umbilical, fragrant woodruff, lupins, daylilies. Some medicinal and fragrant plants will also grow here - peppermint, lemon balm, and others.
You also need to know that not only soil moisture determines the possibility of growing some plants in the shade or partial shade, but also its composition. Thus, on sandstones and sandy loams in partial shade, kupen, lily of the valley, periwinkle, violet, creeping tenacious and others feel normal.
shade tolerant shrubs
Interesting is the fact that in the shade orchard or on delimitation fences summer cottages you can often find shrubs that do not feel any negativity from the shadow. They grow and develop quite normally, without requiring special treatment.
But it is advisable to plant them in partial shade, scattered shade, under trees, since the complete absence of sun seriously affects flowering.
Penumbra is also suitable for hydrangeas, it will not harm viburnum, elderberry. On the same plots, you can plant ivy, parthenocissus, clematis.
Flowers and ornamental plants in the shade
In this section, we will present a small list of plant names that are okay with shaded areas, and some are even ready to live without sunlight.
perennials
The largest number of shade-loving plants is among perennials. Due to the abundance of plant species, it is possible to create not single plantings, but entire longline flower beds that will decorate the shady landscape.
Badan- a plant that prefers medium and dense shade. In such conditions, only flowering can suffer, while bergenia grows well.
early blooming daylily prefers partial shade, but in strong shade, flowering noticeably weakens. Modern varieties of daylily are best planted in the sun.
hosta- a plant that not only is not afraid of the shadow, but simply loves it. The only requirement is moist soil.
Aconite feels good in shady areas, but like most, prefers moist soil.
Astilbes- shade-tolerant plants, but prefer partial shade or partial shade.
For dicentres penumbra and shade with well-moistened soil - also the best place existence in the country.
Brunner- a pretty and absolutely picky plant that will survive in any shade. But you should be careful with it, as the brunner grows quickly.
In the scattered shade of a young garden blooms beautifully doronicum.
Lily of the valley and cyanosis - almost classic plants for shade and partial shade in the country.
In addition to this list, lupine, bathing suit, fragrant violet, periwinkle, arizema, tiarka, majestic chistous, ostrich, primrose and many others feel great in different shades.
biennials
It's worth starting with pansies, choosing different varieties of which and planting in shady places during different periods of the warm season, you can easily achieve flowering from spring to autumn.
Digitalis- a tall biennial plant that copes well with the lack of sun, but always subject to the observance of agricultural technology.
If you need to plant something in full shade, remember to forget-me-not, which will soon create a whole carpet of pretty flowers by self-sowing.
Annuals
It is rather difficult to choose from annuals, since there are not so many lovers of shady places.
Balsam- copes with partial shade, but suffers from a lack of flowering in full shade.
fragrant tobacco- an excellent and quite beautiful plant that can be planted in diffused sunlight in a young garden.
Begonia evergreen- suitable for shaded flower beds and single plantings.
Bulbous
Almost all bulbs love sunlight, but there are some exceptions that thrive in minimal light.
Most of the small-bulbous ones, whose flowering begins in early spring, can grow in the shade of the garden or shrubs. These are crocuses, blueberries, white flowers, snowdrops.
Daffodils, which still bloom brightly and do not change the vertical position of the stem, are positive for the shade in the garden.
All this applies to flowers and ornamental plants, for which now you do not need to look for some special place in the summer cottage. Hostas, ferns, periwinkles - in the shade and partial shade, they will easily grow and show the expected result.
What vegetables can be grown in the shade?
Shade-tolerant vegetables and other garden crops are available, and almost half of them are in the country. That is, you will not have any problems with growing food if you find them a small area between shrubs or in the partial shade of the garden.
In addition, there is always the problem of placing light-loving plants, which need to be in the sun for at least 5-7 hours daily. As an example, we can cite the most popular tomatoes in the country (although there are enough such plants). So, if there is no place for all light-loving plants in the country house, you can always use the materials of our website and arrange high gardens in several tiers, come up with special designs from pipes or boxes, plant tomatoes in containers and pots, for example, creating a "heavy flower garden" in this way "on a tapestry.
If there is enough space for such plants or you have already mastered their placement, we still have many plants that can be planted in the shade.
By the way, it is better to approach this issue from the other side - when calculating the planting of light-loving plants, start from shade-tolerant ones and, placing them in suitable places, fill the remaining sunny areas with light-loving ones!
So, vegetables that grow in the shade. With proper agricultural practices, these crops can be expected to produce a good harvest even with minimal solar lighting. Here short list something for which it will not be necessary to look for a place for a long time on the territory of the dacha - beets and beans, lettuce, cauliflower and broccoli, onions, parsley, garlic and many others.
Garden crops in the shade (according to summer residents)
Regarding the following list ... it is not advisory, but purely conditional, since we have chosen the opinions of summer residents in it, talking about the possibility of growing certain garden crops in places with a lack of sunlight. Here are just a few of the most interesting ones:
- Sorrel and garlic do an excellent job with full shading. Sometimes in such zones you can also harvest a good crop of carrots, but this crop is still better to be in the sun sometimes. In addition, upright beans, peas can also be grown in the shade of trees, often even cucumber plantings can be seen here;
- In regions with hot summers, tomatoes grow well in partial shade. Of course, they need sunlight, but not always its overabundance is beneficial for tomatoes. In the shade of a young or even old garden, you can grow the entire line of green salads;
- Red currants grow in the shade of a tall hedge. The lack of sun affects the speed of ripening, but not the quality of the crop. Horseradish grows right next to it, a little further away, in partial shade - rhubarb, Chinese cabbage, zucchini ... everything gives a normal harvest, if you take care of it.
These opinions are from summer residents from different regions, and therefore it can be noted that, depending on the climate, plants may relate differently to the shade and the sun.
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