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Plants/shrubs for a north facing slope?

Lyn2Lyn2 Posts: 11
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Any ideas would be grateful. Was thinking possibly rhododendrons and small conifers?

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  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    Hello. Assume it is shaded? How about Skimmia or Fatsia? Evergreen ferns? Sarcococca?
  • jan.sherlock46BAI1EJz5jan.sherlock46BAI1EJz5 Posts: 7
    Rhododendrons, azalea, camelia,  ferns, astrantia, aruncus, astilbe,   anemone, snow drops
  • Lyn2Lyn2 Posts: 11
    Yes it doesn’t get much sun at all. Thanks very much for your suggestions - I’ve got something to go on now. 
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    The first 3 of the plants in Jan's list require acid soil.
  • bertrand-mabelbertrand-mabel Posts: 2,697
    Ferns are always great plants to have and astrantias will keep on flowering when you dead head them so their seasons is long and they have such delicate flowers.
    Sarrcococa as suggested by @Pianoplayer is a fabulous plant. It is evergreen and the flowers in the winter are beautifully fragrant. They can be pruned back with no problems.
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    Take a look at Osmanthus x Burkwoodii or Delavayi which has a more lax sprawling habit which may be more suitable on a slope.
  • Lyn2Lyn2 Posts: 11
    Thanks I’ve made a list of all the ideas so will start planning 
  • Mr. Vine EyeMr. Vine Eye Posts: 2,394
    Did you know that rhododendrons and azaleas are toxic to bees!?

    I only found that out by accident the other day. So i’d advise against them!
    East Yorkshire
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