[Nfb-krafters-korner] plants for shade for Joyce and anyone else interested

[Cathy Flesher]

Hi Joyce and all,

 

 

When you purchase plants they always have a tag saying whether they need
lots of sun, or partial or full shade.

 

Unfortunately, I have found that mostly only spring flowers have a nice
scent and those flowers usually last only a few weeks. There are plants for
shade that bloom all summer but with no scent.

 

 

As a guide, partial shade refers to those areas that are shaded for 4-6
hours per day. Morning sun or east facing locations are typical or dappled
light obstructed by trees. Afternoon sun is also considered within the
partial shade parameters but because of the intensity of afternoon sun,
these areas can become quite hot and may require attention to timely
irrigation. Full shade areas receive no direct sun only indirect light.
North sides of structures or under fully leafed out trees are examples.

 

Here are a few of my favorite plants that like shade and bloom all season.

 

Begonias do not have a scent but are quite bright with color and some with
flowers and they love the shade. There are tons of varieties to choose from.

 

Rex Begonia - Begonia rex-cultorum

Height: 12-18 inches.

Width: 12-15 inches.

Bloom: assorted colors throughout the season.

Cultivars: 'Escargot', 'Persian Swirl', 'New York', 'Lalomie', 'Fireworks'.

Notes: Dramatic, large, colorful foliage. Best in shade.

 <http://extension.illinois.edu/beyond/directory/wax-begonia.jpg> Wax
Begonia

Wax Begonia - Begonia x semperflorens

Height: 6-12 inches.

Width: 6-12 inches.

Bloom: Assorted colors all summer.

Cultivars: 'Big' series, 'Whopper' series, 'Bada Bing' series, 'Cocktail'
series.

Notes: Outstanding continuous color. Adaptable from sun to shade. Green and
red foliage types.

 

 <http://extension.illinois.edu/beyond/directory/tuberose-begonia.jpg>
Tuberose Begonia

Tuberose Begonia - Begonia tuberhybrida

Height: 6-12 inches.

Width: 6-12 inches.

Bloom: Large, assorted colors.

Cultivars: 'Non-Stop' series, 'Illumination' series, 'Million Kisses'
series, 'Sparks Will Fly'.

Notes: Noteworthy foliage with dramatic flowers. Comes in both upright and
cascading types. Best in shade.

 

 <http://extension.illinois.edu/beyond/directory/angel-wing-begonia.jpg>
Angel Wing Begonia

Angel Wing Begonia - Begonia coccinea

Height: 12-18 inches.

Width: 12-18 inches.

Bloom: Reds and pinks in clusters.

Cultivars: 'Dragon Wing' series, 'Baby Wing' series.

Notes: Vigorous plant. Large shiny foliage. Dramatic clusters of flowers.
Best in part shade to shade.

 

Fuchsia plants have very bright flowers but no scent.

Fuchsia - Fuchsia x hybrid

Height: 18-24 inches.

Width: 12-18 inches.

Bloom: Reds, pinks, lavenders.

Cultivars: 'Gartenmeister Bonstedt', 'Thalia', 'Koralle'.

Notes: The cultivars listed are triphylla types that tend to perform much
better under Midwestern garden conditions. Best in part shade.

 

Lobelia are another pretty shade plant. 

 

Lobelia - Lobelia erinus

Height: 6-12 inches.

Width: 6-12 inches.

Bloom: White, blue, lavender.

Cultivars: 'Techno Heat' Dark Blue, 'Hot Springs' series, 'Riviera' series,
'Cascade' series.

Notes: Fine textured foliage and flowers. Best in part shade.

There are many places you can order these plants online. I have had good
success ordering plants in this way.

 

 

 

Have a great day!!

Cathy F

 

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