Flowers are the purest plants for its scent fragrance, colors, and shapes. And there are a lot of species that bloom and give its smell in the shade. To ensure the permanent beauty of these plants which thrive in the shade you have to take in your consideration some tips that will help you to take care of the flowers. Firstly you should determine the moisture degree of the soil in your house garden, whether it is dry or very moist, and choose the suitable plants and flower. Secondly, try to test the soil to see if the soil is alkaline or acidic, as many types of flowers need a particular amount of soil acidity. Thirdly, when you fertilize the soil, use the fallen leaves to simulate what happens in nature; and fourthly, try to make sure that your irrigation system is capable of giving adequate watering to cultivate the plants professionally. And put in your consideration that high moisture could cause problems for these plants. And finally, maintain soil fertility by using the best fertilizers for home gardens. Following are 10 flowers that grow in shades.
10 Lily of the valley
Lily of the valley is one of the most beautiful flowers which has a bright white color. It is a small perennial flower, very distinguished with its bell-like shape. It is charming with its bright whiteness, large green leaves, and fragrance scent; it blooms in spring and early summer. Wet soil is the perfect for it to grow well alongside a mild shade of light. Lily of the valley is very suitable for filling small spaces of the home garden, but take care if you have children or pets for the plant is poisonous.
9 The bellflower
The bellflower is a long flower; most of the bellflowers show their flower at the end of spring until the end of summer. Being bell-shaped, it is a beautiful flower in its appearance. It has many types, and the most important of them is the herbaceous species which grows with soft grass stems. If you want to preserve it for a long time, you should choose a partially shaded area and irrigate it during the summer with a minimum average 2.54 cm per week.
8 Windflowers
Windflower is a plant of shade; the perfect time to grow it is in late summer and autumn; it has several types: Japanese, Greek, and Chinese. Windflowers fill the garden with tranquility and serenity with their different beautiful colors. The white anemones are one of its most famous species and one of the most influential members in the list of the perennial plants. It shines and bloom during springtime and continues until the end of the season. It is a bright yellow flower surrounded by white petals; Wet soil and shade form the perfect environment for it, Windflower needs a small rate of water so that the water does not rot its root.
7 Bamboo
It is a fast-growing plant that is often used during harvest season for cooking purposes; the Chinese use the bamboo trunks in Chinese medicine. The best time to plant it is the fair weather seasons to get wet by rain, and you can plant it in summer; the hot season does not harm to the plant; just try not exposed to sunlight and high heat by choosing a shady for it to rapidly grow.
6 Foxglove
It is a tubular flower that blooms in different colors such as white, yellow, pink, red and purple. It thrives in the sun at midday, and in the afternoon time. Foxgloves must be exposed to full shade to achieve optimum performance; they also need heat together with fertilizer and wet soil to encourage the re-growth of the flowers.
5 Gardenia
If the fragrance is all you want for your shady garden, the gardenia will be a suitable choice. Gardenias grow into small shrubs, but make sure to choose a warm place for them in the garden. The plant blooms in areas of light shade, in wet soils beginning from the middle of spring until the middle of summer. It is distinguished by its green leaves that are available all over the year.
4 Honeysuckle
The honey flower is a kind of shrubs quite suitable for shady gardens. It is available in many types such as the climbers which add spectacular appearance to the wall in your garden and create freshened fresco on the wall. Honeysuckle is characterized by the fragrant aroma, which expresses itself to the fullest only in shady places.
3 Calendula
Calendula shines with yellow and orange flowers. It has been used since a long time for medical and cooking purposes; it adds a warm saffron-like taste. Calendulas are also used to color the cheese and butter with yellow. They bloom in spring and autumn and could also bloom during summer when planted in light shade areas. Therefore the plant is classified as an annual flower.
2 Primrose (Primula polyantha)
Primrose plant blooms and shows its flowers at the beginning of spring. The primroses prefer cool partly-shaded places. And the best soil for it is the acid soil with pH percentage 6.5. To plant it in a correct way you should put the crown of the flower at least six inches apart from the soil level. You can plant it indoor in a moist soil, filtered sun, high humidity and cold temperature; the daytime temperature should be below 80° F. it should have cool roots and to guarantee the blooming, but avoid too much moisture as it will be the best place for fungal infection.
1 Nemophila menziesii
It is an annual herb known as baby blue eyes or baby’s blue eyes. It is native to Western North America mainly in California; it is one of the most charming spring wildflowers there. Nemophila menziesii is cultivated in England for more than a century. It belongs to the Boraginaceae family. The flowers bloom in two colors: blue and white. It grows in moist, fertile well-drained soil in partial shade areas. You can plant it in loamy, sand, chalk and clay soil. You must water it during dry periods in the summer to guarantee its flowering in partial shade.
Well, these were some of the most famous plants and flowers that bloom in shade. If you are interested in making shade garden, choose the suitable plants for your garden and soil to enjoy the precious view and scent of blooming flowers.