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Unsure about shade!
Hi, I'm not sure about what plants to plant in an area of my garden as I'm not really sure if it's classed as shadey or not. So it is east facing, gets morning sun up until about 12pm, it is a bed that comes out about 3 feet from some mature large evergreen shrubs. So I'm guessing these will make it dry, it is clay type soil too. I've grown poppies there and grannies bonnet. So does this count as a partial shade area? In winter it gets even less sun.
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Unsure about shade!
On 2015-04-05 09:12:58 +0000, mmmkay777 said:
Hi, I'm not sure about what plants to plant in an area of my garden as I'm not really sure if it's classed as shadey or not. So it is east facing, gets morning sun up until about 12pm, it is a bed that comes out about 3 feet from some mature large evergreen shrubs. So I'm guessing these will make it dry, it is clay type soil too. I've grown poppies there and grannies bonnet. So does this count as a partial shade area? In winter it gets even less sun. Thanks, for the help Hardy Geraniums, the true Geranium, would probably be happy there. A good, long-lasting award winning one is G. 'Rozanne' (used to be 'Jolly Bee') -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
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Unsure about shade!
On 05/04/2015 10:12, mmmkay777 wrote:
Hi, I'm not sure about what plants to plant in an area of my garden as I'm not really sure if it's classed as shadey or not. So it is east facing, gets morning sun up until about 12pm, it is a bed that comes out about 3 feet from some mature large evergreen shrubs. So I'm guessing these will make it dry, it is clay type soil too. I've grown poppies there and grannies bonnet. So does this count as a partial shade area? In winter it gets even less sun. Thanks, for the help If you can grow poppies and Granny's Bonnets there, I should think it's not excessively shady. Are you able to gain more light by pruning the evergreens, or do these belong to your neighbour? Try improving the clay soil by digging in good compost and grit. I would have thought you could add some of the Campanula tribe to your planting; there are taller types for mid-to-back of border as well as shorter front-of-border forms. Colours are mainly blue and white, but there are some pinks among the taller ones. Hardy Fuchsias should also suit your site. Heucheras and Heucherellas would also cope with those conditions and look good at the front of the border. Dicentra spectabilis and Polygonatum would look very handsome there. Both die back over the winter, so don't imagine you've lost them. Very few alpines enjoy shade, but one which will cope at the front of your border and look beautiful in late spring is Chiastophyllum oppsitifolium. Awful name, I know, but gorgeous primrose-yellow catkin-like flowers. Also try London's Pride (I think that's Saxifraga urbium, or similar. No doubt someone will kindly supply the correct name). Shade is a great asset in the garden. If I didn't have any, I'd have to plant trees to create some. My woodland garden is one of my favourite areas, so don't give up, but do improve your soil so the roots of your plants have a chance to spread out of their pot-shaped mould. -- Spider. On high ground in SE London gardening on heavy clay |
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