I think it will look lovely with ferns and hostas in them and some summer bedding in some of the other pots. You will be able to see the plants close up which is also a bonus. I think some of the perennial geraniums will be ok in shade and there are the smaller heucheras,,,,,,,,,,
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I used to dread my ultra shady north facing border and wonder what on earth I could ever grow there, but since having it for 6 years I actually now love it more than any other bit of the garden!
It's full of hellebores, cyclamen coum and hederifolium (with silver leaves, to brighten it up), black grass (ophiopogon), snowdrops, hardy geraniums (cranesbills - dark purple flowers, which self seed and grow just about anywhere), brunnera (more silver leaves and teeny white flowers, bit like forget-me-nots), Japanese anemone, and heucheras.
Aralia Fatsia thrive in full shade. I have two I planted last year under an oak tree. They lost some leaves in our week-long 17-19º (F) this past winter, but are coming back vigorously 70's and 80's (F)temps now.
Long Acre (Plantsforshade) is an excellent site. You'll have fun looking at that Giddy
It's funny how people often worry about shade jessis itg. I don't see it as a problem at all now, although I was the same when I started gardening - it seemed awful! It's great to embrace it as there's plenty of choice - both evergreen and perannial, whether wet or dry, and plants are much more readily available nowadays.
Fatsia japonica is certainly good over here. I've had them in every garden I've had. Is that the same plant Peggy?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Now with the weather in Summer being so dry and hot here in the south of England and hosepipe bans on the rise, it's great to have a shady and damp 'forest' border - it hardly ever dries out, always looks good and I have a lot of fun finding new additions for it. the choice is endless!
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Thank you all.
I think i will try some begonias and geraniums to start with and see how it goes.
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Bear in mind that plants grown in containers will generally tend to be smaller than when they are grown in open ground.
You might just have to experiment a little with different things to see what works best
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If all fails I will just remove the planters. It's not a big issue. Just thought I would try and use them.
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I think it will look lovely with ferns and hostas in them and some summer bedding in some of the other pots. You will be able to see the plants close up which is also a bonus. I think some of the perennial geraniums will be ok in shade and there are the smaller heucheras,,,,,,,,,,
Some lamium would look nice in there too - if it starts to try to take over, just rip bits out. It's tough and can take it.
http://plantsforshade.co.uk/acatalog/Lamium.html
And this online nursery is excellent for shade lovers (of which I have many!)
I do like ferns and hostas, I have a few already.
Thanks for the link - the website looks good and it looks well priced.
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You're very welcome.
I used to dread my ultra shady north facing border and wonder what on earth I could ever grow there, but since having it for 6 years I actually now love it more than any other bit of the garden!
It's full of hellebores, cyclamen coum
and hederifolium (with silver leaves, to brighten it up), black grass (ophiopogon), snowdrops, hardy geraniums (cranesbills - dark purple flowers, which self seed and grow just about anywhere), brunnera (more silver leaves and teeny white flowers, bit like forget-me-nots), Japanese anemone, and heucheras.
Many of these will also do well in pots.
Enjoy!
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Aralia Fatsia thrive in full shade. I have two I planted last year under an oak tree. They lost some leaves in our week-long 17-19º (F) this past winter, but are coming back vigorously 70's and 80's (F)temps now.
Long Acre (Plantsforshade) is an excellent site. You'll have fun looking at that Giddy
It's funny how people often worry about shade jessis itg. I don't see it as a problem at all now, although I was the same when I started gardening - it seemed awful! It's great to embrace it as there's plenty of choice - both evergreen and perannial, whether wet or dry, and plants are much more readily available nowadays.
Fatsia japonica is certainly good over here. I've had them in every garden I've had. Is that the same plant Peggy?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I couldn't agree more, Fairygirl
Now with the weather in Summer being so dry and hot here in the south of England and hosepipe bans on the rise, it's great to have a shady and damp 'forest' border - it hardly ever dries out, always looks good and I have a lot of fun finding new additions for it. the choice is endless!
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