Not everyone has a sunny, southwest-facing garden. In densely built-up areas and residential neighborhoods, most properties are compact and shaded by other buildings. Luckily, there are many perennials, flowers and shrubs for shade and partial shade that add variety.
1.The Japanese lavender heatheris a hardy, evergreen shrub. Its flowers initially turn red, then pink and then cream before turning light green. It prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil. It has a moderate nutrient requirement, which is covered by regular fertilization during the flowering period in March, April and May. The bee-friendly plant also thrives under deciduous trees. Suitable planting partners: rhododendron, azaleas and yew.
2.The laurel roseis a broad-bushy shrub that produces its light pink flowers in late spring and early summer. It prefers a partially shaded, wind-protected spot, preferably under a tree or near a wall, and moderately moist soil. In summer you can mulch the soil around the laurel rose so that the water in the soil does not evaporate so quickly. The laurel rose grows to a height of around 5 meters in its native North America. In this countrybut the shrub remains compact.
Flowering shrubs for the shade garden
3.Rhododendron:As long as the location suits it, the rhododendron will thank you with a wonderful display of flowers. The strong sunlight in summer can burn its delicate leaves. It feels much more comfortable in partial shade or shade. The shrub is a heavy feeder and needs nutrient-rich soil. You should also make sure that its shallowly growing roots are protected from the elements. The flowering period varies depending on the variety, but usually lasts around three months (from April to June).
4. DieAzaleasThey look very similar to rhododendrons, but are evergreen. You need wind protection on oneshady spot in the garden. Perfect for planting in front of the house wall or wooden fence. The rule of thumb applies: when the humidity is high, azaleas thrive in partial shade, but if the air is dry, a place in the shade is better.
Insect-friendly trees that attract bees and bumblebees
5. DieBush peonyis a bee-friendly plant that provides food for numerous insects in May and June. But even after the end of the flowering period, the shrub continues to be insect-friendly and offers hiding places for numerous native species. The shrub peony is much more robust than it looks and can easily withstand frost. It needs regular watering and mulching so that it gets through the winter well. A partially shaded spot under a taller shrub or tree is perfect for the flowering peony.
Fast-growing shrubs that thrive in shade and partial shade
6. TheSpindle bushis a fast-growing shrub that feels particularly comfortable in the home garden. It has no special demands on the soil and thrives just as well in partial shade as in shade. Its fruits are a valuable source of food for birds and insects.
7. TheCherry laurel “Rotundifolia”is afast growing shrub, which prefers a partially shaded place. It spreads quickly and has an opaque habit. The variety is therefore ideal for hedges in shady areas.
Summer flowering species for the shade garden
8. If they are watered regularly and extensively, thank youHydrangeaswith a long flowering period from July to September. The wood is perfect for the shady edge of the lawn. But hydrangeas can do even more in the shade garden. They grow easily under trees and near the garden fence.
9. DieVirginian rosemary willowis a compact shrub that is famous not only for its flower buds that bees, butterflies and bumblebees love, but also for its attractive leaves that turn red in autumn.
10. TheCommon snowballblooms from May to June. As its name suggests, it produces large, snow-white flowers. The shrub also fascinates with its opaque, upright growth and good growth rate. Some varieties gain 40 cm in height every year.
You can also enjoy a display of flowers and leaf decorations in the shade garden. There are numerous shrubs that are robust and can survive without direct sunlight.
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