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Standing in the garden centre looking for inspiration...

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Sarah Eley, Jun 22, 2019.

  1. Sarah Eley

    Sarah Eley Gardener

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    This is a long shot but have come here with a list for my little semi shady bed...5sqm in North Yorks.

    Looking for not too tall, happy with some damp. Floaty would be nice. Or all year interest.

    Impossible task?
    Not for the hive mind if GC I'm sure.

    Grateful for any input!
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    Sarah Eley, Jun 22, 2019
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  2. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    @Sarah Eley how about Ferns so many different colours and types .. Hellibores for the winter.. white Zantedeschia lily ...Solomon’s Seal..
     
    Marley Farley, Jun 22, 2019
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    wiseowl FRIENDLY ADMIN Staff Member

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    Good afternoon @Sarah Eley my friend I have Heuchera,Astilbe,Vinca,in my shady locations:smile:
     
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  4. Sarah Eley

    Sarah Eley Gardener

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    That's great.Thank you all so much. The vinca is in my trolley! Heading for astilbes now!
     
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      Sarah Eley, Jun 22, 2019
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    • Verdun

      Verdun Passionate gardener

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      Sarah, probably far too late now but astrantias would do well there. Delightful pincushion flowers for most of the summer....white, pink or red flowers.
      Agree with astilbes too.
      Check out acteas/cimicifugas ......superb architectural brown/purple foliage and white scented flowers in late summer. :)
       
      Verdun, Jun 22, 2019
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      I agree with verdun Astrantia are a must lovely plants . Bleeding heart ( dicentra / lampro... ) are nice , tiarella - brunnera lots to pick from - J anemone ( some wander ) - Thalictrums are nice and airy lots to pick from - phlox like a bit of shade from afternoon sun - most primula's. Lots of plants will grow in part shade
       
      Perki, Jun 22, 2019
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