"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
...
|
| " Jeanne Stockdale" wrote ...
| I have a large tub which I have just cleared out (as nothing seemed to
be
| doing well) and want to re-plant.
|
| The tub is in permanent shade and is sheltered from the worst of the
| weather.
|
| Any suggestions for suitable plants - I would prefer permanent planting
| and some colour (i.e. not particularly keen on dwarf conifers).
|
| We are in South Cheshire
|
| Not many flowering plant like shade however if it's open shade how about a
| Camellia or Rhody or even a Hydrangea.
| Alternatively if it's very shady ferns fit the bill but will need to be
kept
| moist, as will the plants mentioned above..
|
| --
| Regards
| Bob Hobden
| just W. of London


I have a spot that is deep shade and on the advice of my local nurseryman he
suggested a winter flowering honeysuckle. It is thriving and the added
bonus of flowers between december and march if perfect for a dark corner