Perennials For Shade In Uk

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Hosta Guacamole plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much...

Sporadic repeat blooms until frost, particularly in autumn. Foliage will usually retain some color in cold winter climates such as the St. Louis area. It is a clump-forming perennial which typically produces a compact, basal mound of rounded to lobed...

This Hosta is a large, outstanding perennial with a big personality and brightly colored foliage. Hosta Sum and Substance does best in part to full shade and handles some direct, filtered sun.

Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting. Astilbe Snowdrift does prefer moist soils so if there was ever a plant that we would recommend adding topsoil or compost in copious amounts this is one.

They can be used as an edging plant or en mass for a showy ground cover. Tolerates full shade, attracts hummingbirds and pollinators, tolerates urban environments, containers // >

The purple iris like flowers are striking against the gold foliage. From the lovely chartreuse foliage to the beautiful bluish purple flowers, this is a ground cover unlike any other.

It is native to woodland hillsides and mountain slopes in Japan, China and Taiwan. All ferns grow best in soils with high organic matter content. Few ferns offer the seasonal color variation that Autumn Brilliance fern do.

This Heucheralle is a vigorous, clump-forming, compact coral bells cultivar. The chartreuse foliage will stand out in any shady garden, be it in a pot, garden bed, or as a mass planting.

Looks great in containers or as an edging. The foliage of this tough heat and humidity tolerant Heuchera is golden apricot with a slight earthy green or rose tint on the newer leaves.

In cold winter climates, a winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving (clumps are shallow-rooted and will develop woody bases rather quickly). Prefers part shade (particularly with afternoon shade) in the hot summers...

Position Morning sun with partial afternoon shade. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Monarda Aphids (General) Plant Bug Slug Snail Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 7"...

It is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that typically grows to 12-18″ tall. Hellebore Ivory Prince is a complex hybrid whose parents are unknown. Flowers acquire pink tones with age.

Flower colors range from pure white to red to near black. Bloom period can be longer in mild winters. A new, improved selection exhibiting superior form with leathery textured, rich green foliage.

Large variety of color combinations and patterns. Easily grown in organically rich, fertile, humusy, alkaline, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Cut back flowering stems after bloom to promote new foliage growth.

Position Full sun in spring, sun to partial shade in summer. Planting daffodils behind daylilies or other summer-blooming perennials hides the fading daffodil foliage from view. The earliest daffodils bloom before most other flowers and shrubs.

Harvesting Begin gathering spears the second year after planting, cutting all spears that appear for a month in early spring. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained, and free of persistent weeds.

Notes Comfrey is a fine source of greens for composting. Companions Apple, Apricot, Peach, Pear, Plum, Persimmon and Nectarine. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Comfrey Aphids (General) Slug Snail

It was a good problem to have. Once winter gets going, I like to add a low row cover tunnel to provide a barrier to ice, snow and howling winter winds. Stored in separate plastic bags, sound specimens will keep in great condition until late winter or...

Kale seedlings ready to transplant atop buried caches of summer compost 2. A small wire bin collects the mess, and gives me a place to put the remains of seed-bearing herbs and flowers that reseed with a little help.

Small divisions with skimpy root systems can be replanted and allowed to grow for another year. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich soil with a near neutral Ph. Position Full sun in cool climates, partial afternoon shade where summers are...

Notes Garlic chives produce white, lightly scented flowers in late summer. Companions Oregano, Thyme, Carrot, Tomato, Grape Vine and Rose. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Chives (Garlic) Aphids (General) Slug Snail...

Frost tolerant A hardy perennial from the Mediterranean, lavender will survive winter temperatures to 0F/-17C. Companions Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Mint, Agastache, Apple, Cherry, Peach, Pear and Plum.

Frost tolerant Many varieties are cold hardy to -10F (- 33C) when well rooted in the garden. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Often planted with mound-forming herbs. Crop Rotation Group Allium (Onion family) ● Soil Any average, well drained...

Meaning injures/destroys in reference to the plant's toxic leaves, stems and roots which are poisonous to humans if ingested. Flower color is extremely variable, ranging from white to pink to light rose-purple, frequently with interior spotting.

Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Feverfew repels insects of all nature, so it is a good plant to grow near entryways. Also grown with beds of other tea plants where insects are not wanted.

Blue is the strongest color, but many others are available. When hyacinths are handled as perennials in cold climates, flower size tends to decrease over time. Plant in groups of three or more bulbs.

Frost tolerant A short-lived hardy perennial, fennel will survive winter temperatures to 0F/-17C. Position A sunny spot where fennel's tall branches will not cause unwanted shade. Cucumber, squash, melons, pumpkin and other low, vining plants.