I always have the hardest time finding plants I like that will thrive in the shade, and this year I think I’ve cracked the code on the perfect combination of shade-loving plants and flowers to create the most stunning container garden.
Normally it’s the brightly colored perennials in my landscaping or the beautiful blooms of sun-loving flowers I pick out for my container gardens that are my favorite every year. But a large part of our deck is shaded by a big gazebo, and our front porch is North-facing and almost fully shaded as well. And I wanted to find a handful of go-to plants, a “recipe” if you will – for the perfect shade container garden.
The plants listed below create the perfect balance of delicate flowers, large foliage, trailing vines, and lots of detail and interest. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
Shade Garden Ideas
Plant in the center/towards the back:
- Caladium (White Wonder)
- Fern (Autumn)
- Hosta (Barbara Ann)
Fill in around the outside:
- Impatiens (White New Guinea)
- Begonia (White)
Plant close to the sides so they can spill over:
- Ivy (English)
- Dichondra (Silver Falls)
For extra filler and detail:
- Euphorbia (Diamond Frost)
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