A shady corner, border or garden can be brought to life in spring with the right planting. Silver or variegated leaves work really well to brighten a dark spot, as do white or pale flowers, which almost seem to glow in shade. There is a plant for every shady spring garden and here we share some of our favourites. Included are plants for both dry and moist soils, evergreen perennials to provide interest all year round, as well as deciduous plants that seem to appear from nowhere in spring to brighten the garden with their delicate beauty. Our choices include recommendations from the Gardeners’ World team and familiar faces from across the gardening industry.
Find more ideas for shade planting:This year I’ve planted Uvularia perfoliata in my shady border where it will look great with ferns. It will only grow to about 30cm tall and its pale lemon bell-like flowers are beautifully delicate.
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In my garden there is a very narrow shady border and to light up the area in spring I have planted the perennial Silene fimbriata. From a base of green leaves shoot long narrow stems which branch out to hold several bell-shaped calyxes each of which is edged with delicate white fringed petals. I did not believe anything so delightful could grow in such shade.
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