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Shade plants

naomi.gilbert66naomi.gilbert66 Posts: 1
in Garden design
Can anyone suggest some shade tolerant plants please? 
I've got a planting bed by a fence that is in almost constant shade. The soil gets very damp as underlying soil is clay. This past winter it was very waterlogged but I'm hoping that planting this area will help reduce this. 
I've currently got some Skimmia, Sarcococa and a Fern in this section but want to plant more but wasn't sure what would be best. 

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    edited May 2020
    HOSTAS  :D

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  • Bee witchedBee witched Posts: 1,295
    Hello @naomi.gilbert66,

    Trollius would do well in that situation ... and also astilbie ... both are lovely plants.


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  • FlyDragonFlyDragon Posts: 834
    What about some bergenia?  They're hardy and will cope with shade. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    In addition to the above, Camassias and Acteas are tall, and therefore give a bit of height. Acteas make big clumps so they're good if you have room.
    Hellebores, Native primulas, Heucheras, Polemonium [Jacob's Ladder] , and Polygonatum [Soloman's Seal] are all good. Many hardy geraniums will thrive. 
    Hydrangeas if you have room. Many shrubs are fine - but make sure there's room for their eventual size  :)
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