The flowers that grow in the shade are called Sciafile; the more resistant ones are even able to thrive in low light situations. Generally, the most intense sciafile plants are grown indoors, in rooms with a light exposure that is not optimal for the life of the most common ornamental plants.
On this page, we will focus on flowers that like shade to grow outdoors, on poorly lit balconies and terraces or in shaded areas of the garden.
Flowers in The Shade
There are many shade flowers plants to grow in shady areas of the garden or on terraces and balconies where shade reigns. Here are some flowering plants to grow in full shade.
1. Hydrangea:
It is among the most popular garden plants, and it prefers to be grown in shady places. Hydrangea can also be grown in pots, taking care to use soil for acidophilic plants. When grown in the shade, hydrangea shade loving flowers last longer!
2. Lobelia:
Thanks to the lobelia, we can have a flowered balcony every year when the beautiful seasons arrive. Lobelia can also be grown in the shade and offers flowers all summer long. With hanging planters, it is possible to drop a cascade of flowers and vegetation to show off along the railings.
3. Primroses:
Primula vialii or Primula littoniana is a parennial flowers plant that generally does not exceed 30 cm in height. It blooms between May and June with purple-red flowers. It should be grown in pots or in the ground; the only need is to have basically acidic soil to be kept moist, especially during flowering.
4. Ajuga Reptans:
Superb ground cover, vigorous and very resistant. In a short time, it will cover large areas hindering the growth of invasive and illuminating them with the multiple colors of their leaves. The cultivars on the market offer leaves in infinite shades: bronze, silvery, burgundy, pink, cream. In addition, in late spring, there is beautiful flowering in shades of blue, purple, or white.
5. Tricyrtis Hirta:
A great little luxury for our garden: rustic flowers that grow in shade, i.e., in the middle of autumn, produce flowers similar to those of orchids! It grows vigorously if inserted in wooded areas or in the second or third row of shaded borders, especially with peaty soil. The particular appearance of the flowers, often spotted in bright pink, will certainly be an important point of attraction.
6. Hellebore:
Nothing is better than flowering hellebore to say goodbye to winter! This herb is widespread in our woods, even in its spontaneous state. They are truly indispensable and precious thanks to the large and beautiful persistent leaves, the long-lasting flowering, and the ability to self-seed. The Niger species has a white flower and is very precocious; later are the colored hybrids (pink, red, yellow).
7. Heuchera And Heucherella
Evergreen rhizomatous (especially in mild climates) is a Resistant and adaptable shade flowers plant that has spectacular lobed foliage. Thanks to the commitment of the breeders, we have a rainbow of colors available: silver, pink, red, dark green or acid, orange, black, purple… sometimes even in contrast. Several times a year, they produce flower stems with small bells in pink, red, or white.
Winding Up
Don’t worry; you don’t have a limited choice even if your garden doesn’t get good sun exposure.