Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: littleminnie on April 27, 2016, 10:31:35 AM
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I have bought a very tall planter for a particular spot in the garden. The problem is, it doesn't get much sun. Are there any bedding plants (that don't grow too tall) that like shade?
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Busy Lizzies and fibrous rooted begonias will both do well in shade.
Bramble
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Too early! keep it frost free until at least the middle of MAY!!! oh, read that as tall 'plant' ::).
Not many plants like deep shade despite the 'experts' telling us they will survive! Mainly because deep shade may well be dry, being under trees/shrubs which suck moisture from the ground. Ferns and hellebores do well in woodland settings which is often damp and gets occasional sunshine. Cyclamen - not the houseplant but 'wild' corms - like shade in parts of the day. I have problems here with keeping polyanthus 'going' :-\ which is a shame 'cos I Love 'em.
How about trailing nasturtiums to soften the edge of the planter, lobelia looks pretty too. Have a wander round the garden centre and read the backs of the packets ;) then you will see what bedding might be appropriate. I hope to get plenty of mimulus in our pond again, some has over-wintered I think ;) :) …… which gets full sunshine.
A hellebore to flower Dec./Jan.? then under-plant bedding late April/May to brighten up the pot? At this time of year, I always forget that leaves will un-furl and cause shade by mid-May ……..
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Thank you. I will take a trip to the garden centre towards the end of May.
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They may well be cheaper by then. Or buy what you like now and keep under cover? I need some colour for a corner so will search out hostas ………
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I bought 4 cowslip plants, a small auricula in a colour I don't have already, 3 wall flower plants - now standing in the rain - I can see them from the kitchen window :D