Around the world there are some plants that easily grow in the shade. If you have a huge part of the garden that is not exposed to the sun then there is no need to scare you. You can still beautify the yard with a variety of flowers that grow in the shade.
That’s why today we have prepared an article for you from a list of 10 amazing plants that are easy to grow in the shade.
Bleeding Heart
Blooms of the bleeding heart plant (Dicentra spectabilis) appear in early spring adorning the garden with attention-getting, heart-shaped flowers borne on arching stems. Attractive bluish-green foliage emerges first as the plant wakes from dormancy and flowers of the bleeding heart may be pink and white or solid white as with the bleeding heart cultivar ‘Alba’.
Care for bleeding heart includes keeping the soil consistently moist by regular watering. The bleeding heart plant likes to be planted in organic soil in a shady or part shade area. Work compost into the area before planting the bleeding heart plant in fall or spring.
Caladium
Caladiums are tuberous tropical plants that are grown for their spectacularly colorful foliage. Although tropical, they grow fast enough to be enjoyed as annuals during the summer in cooler climates and all year long as houseplants. Caladiums thrive in warm, humid shade, and dazzle in shade gardens with their large pointed arrow-shaped leaves splashed with shades of green, white, cream, pink and red. Although they don’t usually flower when grown as annuals, the foliage puts on a dazzling show all season with minimal fuss or care.
These plants thrive in moist, well-drained soil and are generally happier in partial shade. When you plant caladiums, you should plant them about 4 to 6 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart.
Coral Bells
Cowslip Primrose
The Cowslip Primrose is one of the most popular household plants in the Europe and in the US. The Cowslip is a hardy species of Primrose that bears upright stems of lemon yellow flowers. The flowers produces a very fragrant scent. Therefore, if you are in need of a sweet smelling and shade loving plants in your garden, then the Cowslip is a great choice.
Primulas
Also known as the Alchemilla, the Lady’s Mantle is one of the easiest plants to grow in your yard. As water falls into its pleated leaves, it will bead up dazzling little flowers. The yellow green flowers usually bloom in early June. As such, they make for a fabulous filler for vases and bouquets during weddings. Furthermore, the Alchemilla is a trouble free and long lived plant that can grow in shades.
Anemone Blanda Blue
Anemone blanda bears large, daisy like flowers in a range of colours including blue, purple, pink and white. It’s perfect for naturalising under trees and shrubs, where its early spring blooms attract pollinators such as bees.
Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’ has pretty, blue-purple blooms that and deeply cut leaves. For best results grow Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’ in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the rhizomes in autumn to form naturalistic drifts. Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’ looks lovely when planted with snake’s head fritillaries.
False Goat’s Beard
The False Goat’s Beard can make for a perfect focal point for your shady flower bed. Also called the Astilbe, they are recognized for their fluffy and tall plume that can tower above a frilly and fern-like foliage in shade gardens. These amazing flowers can also make for a great companion for other plants that are also shade tolerant. The maintenance of the plant is minimal. In addition, care would require regular and even watering.
Begonias
The annual begonias are known for its many uses in a summer garden, especially in the shaded areas. They are relatively easy to care for although watering is very important, just like with other flowering plants. Although it can thrive well in shaded location, it can also grow under full sun. However, it should be noted that planting the begonias under full sun could stress the plant. It could also make them susceptible to diseases. Therefore, they should not be planted in areas that are exceptionally hot.