6 colourful shade loving plants 16 Jan 2015 Having a shady garden may result in a garden that lacks colour. Impatiens are one of the most popular plants for shade. They bloom constantly throughout spring and summer. Although you can add a bit of colour here and there with painted furniture and pots, here is a list of colourful plants that thrive in a shady areas: 1. Impatiens Impatiens are one of the most popular plants for shade. They bloom constantly throughout spring and summer, offering flowers in just about every colour, and couldnt be easier to grow. Look for New Guinea impatiens, which bear larger blossoms and stockier stems; double impatiens which feature petal-filled, rose-like flowers; or mini impatiens, which cover themselves in small blooms. 2. Coleus Grow coleus for its fantastic foliage - there are hundreds of varieties and they feature leaves splashed, spotted, streaked and otherwise coloured with shades of chartreuse, purple, pink, red, black, and green. Make eye-catching combinations by growing a few varieties of coleus together - or complement your favourite flowers with coleuses that have similar leaf colours. 3. Hellebore Hellebore, also called Christmas rose, is one of the earliest bloomers in shady gardens. Hellebore, also called Christmas rose, is one of the earliest bloomers in shady gardens. Look for its burgundy, pink, cream, green, or white flowers in late winter or early spring. Although it looks delicate, the Christmas rose is quite sturdy once it gets established, and grows 30cm tall. 4. Corydalis Yellow Corydalis is a hardworking perennial that takes the prize for being the longest bloomer in the shade garden. Enjoy its clusters of yellow flowers from spring until winter. Its not just the flowers that are beautiful; the grey-green leaves are attractive as well. This plant also grows to about 30cm tall. 5. Liriope Used often as a groundcover or an edging plant, liriope is popular for staying evergreen year-round in many climates. It produces pretty blue or white flowers, and is about as tough a plant as youll hope to meet. Stiff stems bear tight spikes of tiny blue or white bells, similar to those of grape hyacinth. It is best protected from drying winds in rich well-drained soil that retains moisture. Also known as the Cape primrose and related to the African violet, the streptocarpus formosus flowers almost throughout summer, from late spring to autumn. Plant it in composted, moist but well-drained soil. It can be grown in drier regions provided it is watered regularly. This plant is not suited to hot, humid conditions or dry inland areas. 6. Streptocarpus Also known as the Cape primrose and related to the African violet, the streptocarpus formosus flowers almost throughout summer, from late spring to autumn. One or two flowers are formed at the tips of the long flowering stems. The large trumpet-shaped flowers are white with soft mauve markings that run along the edge of the petals and into the distinctive yellow throat. Many species are perfectly suitable for a shady garden, which has cool conditions and good organic soil.
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