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Nasturtiums growing in full shade

alexryzawlskiqBU-X4OFalexryzawlskiqBU-X4OF Posts: 163
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I have nasturtiums growing behind a wall which only gets some sun in the morning during summer but for the past 5 or so years I have been growing nasturtiums here with very few problems. This year I tried alaska mix which grew well and mingled with other climbers. There were plenty of long caterpillars and aphids on them which I didn't mind as they attract them away from other plants and the overall health of the plants wasn't affected. They also self seed everywhere which can be a nuisance. Has anyone else had experience of growing them in full shade
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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    They always cope quite well in shade, the important thing is not to give them rich soil, otherwise you get too many leaves and minimal flowers.
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  • AstroAstro Posts: 433
    I've got some in a narrow border against a north facing wall and they always do fine. They are alaska which show up quite well because of the verigated foliage.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I have some in pots that were moved from their sunny spot on the terrace to a shady area because of some building work … they’ve continued to flower happily … they’re a mix of colours as many of them are from saved seed … some are a pale creamy yellow which looks great in a shady corner. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    The cream ones I have [Milkmaid] do better in some shade - and also when they're wetter.
    They've flowered better in the last month or two  than they did in the summer, as the sun's too low to reach them in the site they're in.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    That’s interesting @Fairygirl … they’re very pretty 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I find them a bit slow to get going compared to some others @Dovefromabove, but perhaps they just prefer a cooler spot, and I've previously tried to keep them in sunnier conditions. Not sure  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DaisydayDaisyday Posts: 373
    The cabbage white butterflies landed on mine, laid eggs and the result was total destruction!
  • alexryzawlskiqBU-X4OFalexryzawlskiqBU-X4OF Posts: 163
    To be honest for the alaska variety I don't mind if there are a lack of flowers the foliage is so pretty. 
    Happy Gardening
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