{"id":314,"date":"2016-06-12T17:01:35","date_gmt":"2016-06-12T16:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/advisor\/gardening-tips\/?p=314"},"modified":"2024-09-05T11:00:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T11:00:49","slug":"perennials-for-a-shady-border-from-seed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/perennials-for-a-shady-border-from-seed\/","title":{"rendered":"Perennials For A Shady Border From Seed."},"content":{"rendered":"

Creating a beautiful shady border in your garden can be easy with the right perennials, many of which can be grown from seed. Here are some great options:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Aquilegia<\/b> (Columbine) and <\/span>Digitalis<\/b> (Foxglove): Both are easy to grow from seed and do well in shady areas.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Hellebores<\/b>: These take a bit longer to grow, but they are worth the wait. They bloom in February and March and can produce over 40 flowers per plant once established.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Alchemilla mollis<\/b> (Lady\u2019s Mantle), <\/span>Astrantia<\/b>, <\/span>Astilbe<\/b>, and <\/span>Cimicifuga<\/b>: These are also good choices for shady spots and are available from seed.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Forget-me-not<\/b>: Although it\u2019s a biennial, it grows well in shade and can be started from seed. You can find seeds for all these plants in Thompson and Morgan\u2019s catalogue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For those who prefer to buy plants rather than grow from seed, there are several options that can quickly establish in a shady border:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Ajuga \u2018Catlin\u2019s Giant\u2019<\/b><\/li>\n
    • Euphorbia robbiae<\/b><\/li>\n
    • Geranium macrorrhizum<\/b><\/li>\n
    • Hemerocallis<\/b> (Daylily): These plants do well in light shade and grow quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Other great choices for shade include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Heucheras<\/b>: These have a variety of leaf colors and provide year-round interest.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Hostas<\/b>: Ideal for shade; blue-leaved varieties are more resistant to slugs.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Lamiums<\/b>: A good ground cover with flowers that bloom in May.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Primulas<\/b>: Worth trying in shady areas.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • London Pride<\/b>: Thrives in dappled shade and spreads quickly if it likes the conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Epimediums<\/b>: Provide early-season color.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Hardy fuchsias<\/b>: Easy to grow from cuttings and provide late-season interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        For the sunny parts of your garden, consider plants that love the sun:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Echinacea<\/b>, <\/span>Rudbeckia<\/b>, and <\/span>Erigeron \u2018Profusion\u2019<\/b>: These are part of the daisy family and thrive in sunny conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Other sun-loving perennials available from seed include <\/span>Eryngium<\/b>, <\/span>Gaura<\/b>, <\/span>Geranium \u2018Reflections\u2019<\/b>, <\/span>Geum<\/b>, <\/span>Knautia<\/b>, <\/span>Lavender<\/b>, <\/span>Penstemon<\/b>, <\/span>Papaver orientale<\/b> (Oriental Poppy), <\/span>Scabiosa \u2018House\u2019s Novelty Mixed\u2019<\/b>, and <\/span>Sedum<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          While you wait for your perennials to mature and fill in, use annuals to fill any gaps:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Nicotiana<\/b>: Great for shaded areas.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Nemesia<\/b>: Perfect for sunny spots.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            By choosing the right plants for both shady and sunny areas, you can create a garden that is vibrant and full of life all year round.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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