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Old 11-01-2009, 12:17 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Shade loving perennials

On 10/1/09 18:17, in article , "Janet
Conroy" wrote:


rabc;827117 Wrote:
Shade loving low growing perennials required.......after paying pounds
out every year for bedding plants i have decided to take the plunge and
fill one border with perennials , the border in question is right
outside my window which gets very little sunshine any recommendations
appreciated.....Thanks


This is a massive ask, which is probably why you've had no replies so
far. For Spring, pulmonarias and hellebores, for Summer geraniums
(e.g. Johnson's Blue and Ann Foulkard), ajugas, Alchemilla Mollis. BUT
are you sure you only want perennials and only low-growing? There are
so many bulbs, shrubs and taller perennials that would make it into an
interesting border rather than something kind of dumpy. With only
perennials the bed will look rubbish in the late Autumn and Winter. You
also need to consider your soil type.



He's had no replies? Really?

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