These plants like to be in the shade
17.6.2019
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Does your garden bed get about as much sun as a stereotypical IT employee? Then you need plants that are in full bloom even with little light.
Shade can be extremely beneficial. You sweat less and see more. Many plants that I find pretty have a different view. When I browse through the range in the garden centre or in our shop, I often come across the location description "sun". I have to leave the flowers behind with a heavy heart.
Light is in short supply here. In my case, this is due to the neighbouring houses and the location on the ground floor. But tall trees or hedges can also be to blame for the shade. But that doesn't necessarily mean you have to leave this patch of earth lying fallow. Although the selection of plants is smaller than for sunny locations, there are plenty of species that will voluntarily lead a shady existence.
Suitable shade plants
Ground cover plants
fill bare patches and keep the soil moist. They are available in evergreen and colourful forms and spread out directly above the soil surface. Ivy, fairy flowers, carpet knotweed, foam flower or violets, for example, are suitable for the shade or partial shade.
Tearing heart
When you look at the flowers, you immediately know where the plant gets its name from. The weeping heart is relatively undemanding, but it doesn't like dryness. The pink flowers can be admired between May and August.
Funkia
The funkia is robust, easy to care for and has decorative leaves that can be lanceolate, heart-shaped, wavy or smooth, depending on the species. This ornamental perennial is hardy and will become increasingly beautiful over the years if you leave it to grow undisturbed.
Lentisk rose
This winter-green perennial flowers early in the year, between February and April. The flowers are relatively large and come in different colours depending on the species. Once you've planted the Lenz rose correctly, they will keep coming back.
Forget-me-not
The forget-me-not flowers from April to June in the classic blue colour, but there are also white and light pink varieties. Incidentally, the spring-flowering plant owes its name to a legend: a pair of lovers were walking by the river when the girl discovered a blue flower on the bank. Chivalrous as the boy was, he climbed down and plucked the flower for his chosen one. Unfortunately, he fell into the water and could only say: "Don't forget mine!"
Christmas rose
The Christmas rose is also hardy and hardly needs any more attention once planted. It blooms between December and March in a brilliant white colour.
Shield fern
If you're out and about in the forest from time to time, you'll have come across this fern. This green, low-maintenance plant also feels at home in your shade bed - as long as you water it often enough in summer.
Fuchsia
Fuchsias come in a wide variety of colours and shapes. What all species have in common, however, are the small bell-shaped flowers, which usually bloom all summer long.
Ball primrose
The dense flower clusters, which bloom between March and May, make this plant special. They look best in larger groups, where you can mix different species in different colours.
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