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Old 31-07-2012, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Bell View Post
I have an east-west privet hedge 6 ft high and a "bed" immediately to
the north of it, obviously in pretty heavy shade. I am an idle sod, so
I would like something needing little attention, eg ground-cover. Not
ferns, they die back in the winter.

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It's a challenging spot, as it is not only shady but also dry.

Hardy cyclamen is one option, but they die back in the summer ;-)
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