Under the treetops, where sunlight plays in the shady semi-darkness, there is a unique opportunity to create picturesque compositions from shade-loving plants.
These plants will not only decorate your garden, but will also help you use every square centimeter of land to good use.
Which eight plants prefer shady corners of the garden?
Hosta
These are the true queens of the shady garden. With their magnificent leaves in various shades of green, blue and even gold, they create lush and elegant clumps under the trees.
Fern
Ancient plants thrive in the shade and add a quaint, woodland look to the garden. Ferns are low maintenance and blend well with other shade-loving plants.
Astilbe
They amaze with their lush flowering panicles, which can be painted white, pink, red or purple. They will become a real decoration of any shady corner.
Brunnera macrophylla
With its silvery leaves and delicate blue flowers, brunnera brings a sense of fresh spring air to a shady garden and pairs beautifully with hosta greenery.
Lilies of the valley
These flowers not only decorate the garden with their graceful white bells and delicate aroma, but also grow beautifully in the shade under trees, forming fragrant thickets.
Shade-loving geranium
Shade-loving geraniums are not the geraniums you are used to seeing on your windowsills. They have beautiful leaves and delicate flowers that will delight your eyes from spring to late autumn.
Aquilegia (Aquilegia)
With their delicate bell-shaped flowers and variety of colours, columbines bring a touch of colour and originality to the shady garden.
Tiarella (Pennitsa). Tiarella with its fluffy white or pink flowers and beautiful foliage will be an excellent addition to a composition of shade-loving plants.
Creating a shade garden is an art that allows you to reveal the beauty of seemingly inconspicuous corners. All these plants will create a unique and picturesque corner that you and your guests will enjoy.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
