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Shady Border

carrieycarriey Posts: 2
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A small area of our garden border (about 1m x 0.5m and then another section about 0.5m x 0.5m) is pretty much in full shade, it's empty at the moment but I was wondering if any one knows of any 'tropical' style plants that do well in shade?

I know ferns do well so may incorporate some of those but I'd like to include some other plants in there too.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Carrie

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  • pansyfacepansyface Posts: 21,903

    IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO GROW THEM IN POTS AND TAKE THEM INDOORS OVER THE WINTER ALMOST ANY TROPICAL LOOKING HOUSE PLANT WOULD APPRECIATE BEING IN THE SHADE.

    Apophthegm -  a big word for a small thought.
    If you live in Derbyshire, as I do.
  • carrieycarriey Posts: 2

    Interesting - I would never have thought of that, Thanks! 

    Although our spot is behind a not particularly attractive overgrown shrub so some of the striking houseplant types might be a bit wasted behind it.
    I was sort of thinking low-lying ground cover types if you know of any?

    Thanks again!

  • Brickman0430Brickman0430 Posts: 178

    How about a brunnera? Mine grow where little else will,

    Pat.

  • SussexsunSussexsun Posts: 1,444

    Try a fatsia japonica. It will be quite happy in shady and has a tropical feel to it.

    To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.

  • YviestevieYviestevie Posts: 7,040

    My camelias thrive in the shade. Dicentra also do well. Chocolate vine is a good shade climber and the scent from mine at the moment is fantastic. 

    Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands
  • AuntyRachAuntyRach Posts: 4,984

    Hostas are good and produce pretty flower spikes. Teamed with the other suggestions it should look fab. 

    My garden and I live in South Wales. 
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