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NewBoy2NewBoy2 Posts: 1,813
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I have a 12 x 2 fot area that has been under flagstones for 20+ years that I have reclaimed.
I am able to regenerate the soil with manure etc so that is OK.

The sun will only shine on the area from about 10.00am till 11.00am every day as it is shaded by the house and a 4 foot tall wall next to it

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hebe/hebe-shrubs.htm

I have two of the above in an adjacent bed under the same conditions

? Have any of you any similar evergreen shrubs that you have sucessfully planted and grown on in similare circumstances

My brilliant GC has suggested I wait until end of Feb and then re visit to chose.

Help please friends. 
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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 10,277
    Coincidentally I have almost the exact same situation and area, and was wondering what to plant there.
    Sarcococca seems to fit the bill, but I wonder what else may work there, so will be interested to see what others suggest.
    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,391
    Euonymus will grow ok in that sort of shade as will many heuchera for a bit of evergreen colour.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 3,854
    BobTheGardener said:
    Euonymus will grow ok in that sort of shade as will many heuchera for a bit of evergreen colour.

    The OP asked for shrubs. With due respect, I don't think Heucheras count for shrubs.
    +1 for Sarcococca
    You are invited to a virtual visit of my garden (in English or in French).
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,391
    Papi Jo said:
    BobTheGardener said:
    Euonymus will grow ok in that sort of shade as will many heuchera for a bit of evergreen colour.

    The OP asked for shrubs. With due respect, I don't think Heucheras count for shrubs.
    +1 for Sarcococca

    I nearly removed mention of them before posting due to that but decided to leave it as is. Getting lazy I guess. :)
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 11,427
    I was just about to suggest Sarcococca,  so +2 .
    Depending on the soil type, camellia perhaps? Osmanthus is another that springs to mind.
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,441
    Ligustrum japonicum rotundifolium.
    Useful..... shrub, slow, glossy evergreen.
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • robairdmacraignilrobairdmacraignil Posts: 720
    I was going to suggest Mahonia and Rhododendron but remembered there is a much more comprehensive list of shrubs for shaded area planting from the RHS. From my own garden I think the suggestions of Euonymous fortunei, Hydrangea paniculata, Osmanthus burkwoodii, Viburnum tinus and Hypericum have all grown well in shade.
    https://www.youtube.com/user/sustainableveg/videos
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,699
    Hypericum 'Hidcote' is a good shrub that will grow well and flower well in those conditions. 
  • NewBoy2NewBoy2 Posts: 1,813
    Ended up getting.

    Sarcococca Hookerina 
    Hebe Starlight
    Hebe Rhubarb and Custard
    Daphne Sweet Amethys

    Just waiting for the soil not to be waterlogged


    RHS delivery service was a nightmare

    I gave them 3 other neighbours addresses  for acceptance if I was out and on both occasions the delivery man who apparently from Yodl  left it on the step and drove off.

    https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/best-and-worst-shops/article/best-and-worst-delivery-companies

    The second delivery was in Storm Jorge !!   Wind rain and later snow.
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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 10,277
    Good Luck with yours NB
    I decided on Sarcococca Gorepani and Crocus had them on 20% discount.
    When I went to place the order there were none in stock  :s so I'm waiting for them to return - at a higher price no doubt..
    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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