The only problem with Ophiopigon [the black lily turf] @Stevedaylilly, is that it needs something to set it off well, ie bright green or yellow foliage behind, or white flowers etc.
Fortunately, there are plenty of whites which are excellent for shade, and bright green or yellow foliage is also fairly easy to come by
@daydreamavenue , I should have said too - all the plants I mentioned are fairly easy to maintain, and not too fussy about soil, although most of them require a reasonable level of moisture.
If you have dry shade, caused by big hedges/trees etc, that's a different story.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I know they are only annuals, but the white Nicotiana Sylvestris look wonderful in the gloaming. They light up dull borders, attract night flying insects, and have some scent.
Oh yes - Cyclamen, Euonymous and Epimediums. I have all of those All are very straightforward too, although some Epimediums need a little more care in the way of placement
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The only problem with Ophiopigon [the black lily turf] @Stevedaylilly, is that it needs something to set it off well, ie bright green or yellow foliage behind, or white flowers etc.
Fortunately, there are plenty of whites which are excellent for shade, and bright green or yellow foliage is also fairly easy to come by
@daydreamavenue , I should have said too - all the plants I mentioned are fairly easy to maintain, and not too fussy about soil, although most of them require a reasonable level of moisture.
If you have dry shade, caused by big hedges/trees etc, that's a different story.
Hi Fairygirl I agree on the Black grass. However, mine, in that area, have multiplied in large area’s over a few years (though my photos don’t clearly show that )so quite prevalent to the eye with light coloured ferns and orange and yellow leafed Heuchera
Oh absolutely @Stevedaylilly. Golden colours in particular are an excellent foil. Those heucheras would be very smart with it I have golden gravel for my paths, and that's also a really good background. In fact - I might be tempted to add one or two clumps
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Fortunately, there are plenty of whites which are excellent for shade, and bright green or yellow foliage is also fairly easy to come by
@daydreamavenue , I should have said too - all the plants I mentioned are fairly easy to maintain, and not too fussy about soil, although most of them require a reasonable level of moisture.
If you have dry shade, caused by big hedges/trees etc, that's a different story.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I have all of those
All are very straightforward too, although some Epimediums need a little more care in the way of placement
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I agree on the Black grass. However, mine, in that area, have multiplied in large area’s over a few years (though my photos don’t clearly show that )so quite prevalent to the eye with light coloured ferns and orange and yellow leafed Heuchera
I have golden gravel for my paths, and that's also a really good background. In fact - I might be tempted to add one or two clumps
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...