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Plants for the Perfect Shade Container Garden

May 14, 2024

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Plants for the Perfect Shade Container Garden

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.

Plants for the Perfect Shade 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)

 

Plants for the Perfect Shade Container Garden

 

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Liz Fourez started Love Grows Wild in 2012 with a passion for interior design and homemaking and a dream to help others create a home they love.  From simple project tutorials, to holiday and entertaining ideas, to her journey renovating a 1940’s farmhouse, Liz demonstrates how to create a beautiful and inviting home with a handmade touch. She turned her signature cozy, neutral style into a best-selling book in 2016 and continues to inspire readers with her captivating photography and easy decorating ideas. Read more about Liz > > > >

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