Tuesday, February 7, 2012

A shrub that's good in shade?

I'm looking for a shrub that has flowers and likes shade / part sun. Thanks in advance!

A shrub that's good in shade?
Here is my new favorite. It is evergreen and flowers in the winter. It is a Helleborus.

Here are some pictures:

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places to buy Hellebours plants:

http://www.waysidegardens.com/webapp/wcs...

http://www.deerxlandscape.com/cgi-bin/we...

http://www.heronswood.com/products.asp?d...



When they are not in flower the shrubs are just as lovely.



Other options: These do well in sun or part shade.

Rose of Sharon:

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...

Butterfly bush:

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Abelia:

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...

Hydrangea:

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Spirarea:

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...

Weigela:

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Hope these help
Reply:Azaleas or Rhododendrons.
Reply:Camelias, shooting star, firecracker bush, alamanda, porterweed, plumbago, jasmines, gardenias
Reply:Holly ,Rhododendren/Azaleas, Kerria , Clethra, Itea , Hydrangea, esp Oakleaf (H. quercifolia), Pieris ,Mtn. Laurel, Oregon Grapeholly (Mahonia), most Viburnum, Leucothe.
Reply:nandina
Reply:Anise!

Several varieties are available.

They do well but do not have many blossoms.

Traditional azalias are your best bet for spring color.

Stay away from encores as they like a little sun.

I like rhododendrun but they need really good soil prep.


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