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Most of us have shady spots in our yards and there are a variety of foliage plants that do well in shade. I don’t want a peaceful, tranquil garden, though; I like flowers. Bold, vivid flowers bring light and color to shady spots. There are species of shade tolerant flowering plants that will wake up the quiet corners of your garden.
Shade Flowering Plants - Annuals
Several shade tolerant flowers are annuals which need to be planted, well, annually. The most common of these is the ubiquitous Impatien. Impatien plants are a small annual which comes in a variety of colors and fares best in partial shade. They are widely available, easy to grow, and work well in beds, containers, and hanging baskets. If you’re looking for something that adds both color and fragrance, you can’t go wrong with Nicotiana plants. Also known as flowering tobacco, this plant blooms in the evening and gives off a sweet scent, making them perfect for planting near porches or decks where you can enjoy the fragrance. It comes in a variety of colors including white, red, pink, and cream.
Shade Flowering Plants - Astilbe
If you don’t want the work of re-planting annuals every year, there are also flowering shade plants available in the perennial category. One of the most dramatic shade tolerant flowering plants is Astilbe. These plants do well in partial shade and produce feathery plumes on long stalks. They look like little feather dusters and produce long-blooming white, pink, or red flowers. The Japanese Anemone, or windflower, is another shade tolerant flowering plant that avoids the quiet life. Its long stemmed showy blooms resemble poppies and can reach heights of 4’. It produces white, pink or lavender flowers in early summer and the 2’ foliage will turn a deep burgundy in the fall. Both of these perennials do well in northern exposures and moist, well-drained soil.
Shade Flowering Plants – Flowering Vines
Finally, if you’re looking for a climbing, flowering vine that is shade tolerant, you can’t do better than the popular and dramatic climbing rose. I know, roses are supposed to all require full sun, but there are some species which tolerate light to medium shade. Bobbie James is a fragrant, rambling rose that will grow up to 20’ into trees and hedges and produces creamy white flowers in mid to late spring. If you enjoy red roses, the Super Excelsa is a hardy, vigorous rambler with medium red flowers and a light fragrance. It tolerates partial shade and will grow up to 10’ in the first year.
Shady areas are a part of nearly every garden or landscape. They are well-suited to establish a serene, quiet retreat with delicate plants and gentle blooms. If that’s not your style, though, you can wake up those shady spots with bright, bold shade tolerant flowers. Plan ahead, do your research and wake up your garden.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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