Perennial shade plants – more info
Shade-loving perennials are an excellent way to brighten up the darker spots in your garden. These resilient plants flourish in low-light environments, adding lush greenery and vivid blooms to areas where many other plants might not thrive. From delicate astilbe flower plumes to the bold leaves of hostas, these perennial plants offer a diverse range of textures and colours that transform gloomy corners. If you’re still not sure which variety to choose, read our article on shady gardens and browse these quick tips.
Which perennials grow best in shade?
Some of the perennials that thrive best in shady conditions include:
- Hostas: known for their impressive leaves.
- Astilbes: which produce feathery plumes of flowers.
- Ferns: for a touch of woodland elegance.
What’s the best perennial ground-cover plant for shade?
For ground cover in shaded areas, consider perennials like vinca major, which is a robust, low-growing plant with lush dark green leaves that help to suppress weeds. Lamium, with its charming pink or white blooms, is another good choice. Additionally, hostas can provide effective ground cover, offering dense and attractive foliage that thrives in the shade.
What perennials are good for part shade?
Among the perennials thriving in semi-shade or dappled shade are:
- Foxglove ‘Excelsior Hybrids’: featuring tall spikes of tubular flowers in a variety of colours.
- Red and white astilbe: with tall feathery plumes.
- Hydrangea macrophylla: for their large, showy flower heads.
- Australian tree fern: offering arching fronds.
- Lamium maculatum: featuring delicate pink flowers.
- Crytomium fortunei: with evergreen, leathery, bright green fronds.
