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On Jul 8, 2021 3:53 PM, Annie\'s Annuals and Perennials responded with: Hi there. I am the new owner of Annie’s Annuals, Sarah. Buying Annie’s was the culmination of a lifelong dream, and I very much want to be a responsible steward for all that Annie and the team here have created. I realize I have big shoes to fill!
Tiarella, a close relative of Heuchera, is a beautiful shade plant that is a perennial in Zone 3 and warmer. Also known as foam flower, tiarellas bloom airy pipe cleaner-like spires of light pink blooms in late spring. It will spread well in good soil and functions well as a groundcover by making multiple clumps in semi- to full shade.
Growing Conditions While most Astilbes prefer moist soil and shade, some can take heat and direct sunlight better than others. Cultivars such as 'Diamant' and 'Pink Lightning' need a good amount of shade and water to flourish, while cultivars like 'Purple Lance' are somewhat drought tolerant once established.
I ordered several perennials from Bluestone and am happy with the order. The shipping was great - the plants were packed well and were not damaged in transit. The plants shipped are small (3-4" pots) and are the same price as plants in quarts or even the 8 inch pots. But for perennials that I can't find locally this is a good option. Positive
Reliable, adaptable and superbly hardy, pachysandra qualifies as one of the best shade perennials ever. Properly cared for in a site to its liking, pachysandra transforms into a living tapestry that remains green or semi-evergreen all year long.
Also known as a full moon maple, this is an easily grown small tree (16 to 20 feet tall and wide) that thrives in full sun to part shade. The best color, however is in part afternoon shade. It may scorch in full sun in the warmer parts of its range. Low maintenance, and blooming in April, it is hardy in zone 5 to 7.
Aucuba is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10. It prefers partial to full shade and well-drained, moist, highly organic soil. Underneath deciduous trees is not a good place as the plant needs shade in the winter as well as in the summer. Leaves exposed to sun will turn black. Aucuba is tolerant of pollution, salt, drought, and coastal conditions.
There is a thread in the perennial forum about long-bloom perennials. The 2 that tolerate shade and are most mentioned arethe Fernleaf Bleeding Heart, "Luxuriant" and Corydalis Lutea. Are there others that you folks can recommend? How about astilbe? Also, is there such a thing as a miniature hydrangea? Let me explain the circumstances.
In addition to asking for help in finding shade-loving plants, ask about the plants that are native to your area. Layering Your Shade Garden. One way to make your shade garden really work for you is to layer it using plants that bloom at different times of year. The resulting effect of this will keep things interesting and always colorful.
Mine are very happy in the relatively dry shade of a large maple. Been lucky with variegated Solomon's seal, too. Once it's established, it seems to do fine. My ajuga (burgundy glow), in the same location, is doing okay but not fantastic. It's not distressed, but it isn't thriving, either. I think the plainer ajuga might do better in dry shade.