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Plant to suit a shady corner please
Sammymummy
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Hi
I have a shady corner in my sunny border. It is shady because of a Salix Flamingo and also Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ blocking light. It is about 80cm x 90cm. I think, in autumn, I will move Sedum to the back and plant something else in front, but I am not sure Sedum will be happy there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
I have a shady corner in my sunny border. It is shady because of a Salix Flamingo and also Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ blocking light. It is about 80cm x 90cm. I think, in autumn, I will move Sedum to the back and plant something else in front, but I am not sure Sedum will be happy there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
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There are lots of plants which will suit. It isn't a very big space though. I'm assuming it's fairly dry in there. Euphorbias will be fine, but you could also plant something like a clematis - the alpinas and macropetalas, and several others, like a drier spot.
There are lots of ferns which like drier shade.
If it's damper, Dicentra will do well. Heucheras and their relations too, and Polemoniums and hardy Geraniums. All of those will cope with drier conditions too once established. Astilbes are great for damp areas.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...