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Clare writes
Any tips for spotting ones that are likely to do better in a shady
location, other than 'try them and see?'

Small leaves and things that look like herb robert seem to prefer sun.
Large leaves that don't look like herb robert and don't have red stems
are worth trying in shadier spots (if you have more than one plant!)
As to the rest ...!

There's also a strange bright green rubbery one with red undersides to the
leaves, which is already showing signs of reaching for the skies.

Like a giant herb robert??

I've got that. IIRC it tends to die in winter and reseed itself, but I
may be getting muddled.
Jill claims not to recognise it, but the original came from her.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/garden/