Four of the Best Garden Plants that Grow in Shade

Now that the weather is truly warming up, the chances are that you’ll be able to spend a lot more time in your garden for the first time this year. Additionally, you’ll probably be spending some time hunting out the best shady spots for when you need to escape the heat at the height of the day. If your garden is particularly shady, or you’d just like to ensure that your shady spots are looking their very best, here’s a list of the very best garden plants that grow in shade.

Lenten Rose, Hellebore

This absolutely delightful flower is known not just for its exquisite beauty, but also for its low maintenance. It can survive in sun, but manages in shade too, and the colours will create a soft effect for your shaded corner amongst some of the tougher plants that grow in shade.

Autumn Fern

Despite the name, this resilient little fern is perfect all year round. The leaves, though mostly known as a dark copper red, actually change with the seasons so this plant will give you some rich green foliage during the summer.

Sweet Woodruff

To dapple amongst your shaded beds, consider Sweet Woodruff. Of all the plants that grow in shade, this probably lightens the area the best, and spreads well to make up for other plants that don’t thrive. The dark leaves create a luscious, thick effect whilst the delicate white blooms add elegance and brightness.

Fire Lily (Clivia Miniata)

To add some extra drama to the shaded area of your garden, consider the Fire Lily. A dramatic and robust plant, the rich colour and stupendous height will ensure that dark corner in your garden will not get overlooked.

The most important thing to remember when picking your plants that grow in shade is to keep some drama in mind and don’t be afraid to plant tougher plants. Bigger is better when the area is darker, and you’ll enjoy having a slightly more quirky garden patch. Also, remember that fragrance hangs better in still air, so you’ll create some lovely ambience by choosing your flowers for their scent as well as their style.

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