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Plants for shade gardens

Not all plants need the same amount of light in order to grow. Some even prefer shady sites.

Here you will find some advice and a list of plants for creating a shade garden.

How much shade

Hosta

How to create and maintain a shade garden

To design a shaded garden, it is necessary to evaluate the intensity of the shade and the constraints of the site, optimizing the growing conditions.

Selecting the right plant

Fuchsia 'Checkerboard'

Plant suggestions for a shade garden

The list contains plants that thrive in the three different types of shade. Because significantly fewer flowering plants do well in shade than in sun, it is best to consider plants with decorative and long-lasting foliage.

Ideal conditions