Shade-loving vegetable crops and shade-tolerant plants for the garden. What to plant in the shade in the country What grows in the shade in the garden

Stanislav Kovtun

We remember from school that every plant loves the sun, and without it it will not be able to grow and develop normally. And all due to the fact that it is the sun's rays that activates all metabolic processes and photosynthesis occurring in the leaves, stems and roots of plantings. That is why literally all recommendations for successful gardening begin the same way: "find the sunniest place for seedlings or crops."

And what to do with those patches of land that are “lazy” in the shade of a fence, behind a bathhouse or a barn, under the spreading crowns of fruit trees or behind a blank wall of a house?

Leaving them unattended is an unaffordable luxury, especially if suburban area not happy with a large square.

It’s worth starting with the fact that the shadow can also be different. For example, in the South, tomatoes and even watermelons grow well in partial shade, while in northern latitudes on similar soil, it will be possible to grow only greens or salads.

This publication will give examples of what to plant in the shade at the dacha, which is located in middle lane.

Shade tolerant shrubs and trees

With a small amount sun rays all sorts of conifers, yews or firs, for example, grow well. To create a bright decorative composition rowan, honeysuckle, irga, currant and viburnum are suitable. Also in the shade, plantings of tree-like lilac and hawthorn are well rooted and develop.

If you are puzzled by the problem of which shrubs to plant in the shade on own dacha, explore the following items and choose your favorites.

So, it can be such plants:

Rhododendrons that grow well under trees;
Hydrangea, parthenocissus or ivy;
All kinds of red and black elderberries, pleasing with the unusual and bright color of their leaves and ripe berries;
Combined plantings consisting of hazel, mountain ash and shadberry look very nice. In addition, such shrubs are elementary in care and do not require complex treatment for diseases and pests.

Floral framing options

It may seem incredible, but the problem of which flowers to plant in the shade in your favorite country house is also solved quite simply. To do this, you need to study several groups flower plants capable of doing without sunlight.

For example, it is permissible to use perennial plantings:

badin;
all varieties of daylily;
lilies of the valley;
host;
brunner;
irises and periwinkle;
catchment and astilba;
muscari, saxifrage and wild rosemary.

The smallest group is annual shade-tolerant flowers, since it consists only of calendula, balsam and fragrant tobacco.

Looking forward to vegetables?

The most relevant problem is what edible vegetables to plant in partial shade in the country. But even here there is a worthy solution, because beds with sorrel or garlic feel great under a fence or crowns of trees.

Similar areas will appeal to all legumes, cucumbers and even carrots, not to mention lettuce.

Growing greens in the shade is mainly parsnips and root parsley, horseradish, lovage and rhubarb, although there is a chance to grow a pretty good crop of table beets. Get ready for the tubers of the latter to be small, but sweet enough.

Still real to get good harvest broccoli, which loves diffused sunlight. The only disadvantage of such a solution is that weeds constantly grow in a shady and humid place, and the purity of the soil must be regularly monitored.

How great is the benefit of sunlight?

This question may seem rather strange, especially to those who spend their first gardening season in the country. In fact, a shady garden promises bright prospects, especially for those who love lettuce, kale, spinach, mustard, parsnips, and beans. The cultivation of such plants is facilitated by the fact that vegetables and greens need to be watered very rarely, plantings do not go into arrows, which means they give a good, albeit late, harvest.

Despite the fact that eggplant and corn are considered southern crops, they also endure a lack of sunlight. It also happens that the beds even have to be covered with spunbond if a night cold snap is planned. The insulation will retain moisture and warm the bushes.

Despite the rules prohibiting the installation of solid high fences between plots, many gardeners strive to protect their personal space from prying eyes as much as possible. A significant disadvantage of such privacy is the loss of a fairly decent landing area along the fence, both on one side and on the other. Also shady areas formed by the walls of houses and buildings. Some leave a lawn in such places, but real gardeners, who are accustomed to benefiting from the entire area, know what to plant in the shade in the country, which plants to choose in order not only to decorate the space, but also to get a harvest.

shrubs

Perennial shade-tolerant shrubs - best option designing areas of the garden where the sun does not look. Such plants do not require weeding and special care, and some varieties, in addition to performing a decorative function, even bear fruit.

berry bushes

Many berry bushes feel quite comfortable being placed in the shade. The soil retains moisture, and a few hours during which the sun is in this zone, the plant is enough for the formation and ripening of fruits.

It is very popular with gardeners. This shrub has high decorative qualities, it also ripens healthy berries with original taste. Easily propagated, unpretentious in care, tolerates a haircut. A dull shade for barberry is not recommended - the leaf color will become uniform and pale. AT southern regions the shrub overwinters without loss, but in regions with a cool climate (including the Leningrad and Moscow regions), it is better to cover young plants, otherwise there is a high risk of freezing of the upper part of the shoots.

Barberry is not particularly picky about the acidity of the soil, but if it is too high, it is better to add ash when planting (about 100 g per bush). To create a hedge along the fence, plants are planted in a trench (2 bushes per 1 m).

Gooseberry is a universal shrub for any site, and when good care and top dressing not only gives sweet fruits, but also looks attractive. The plant tolerates shade well, but for the prevention of fungal diseases it is recommended to carry out periodic treatments: in spring and autumn blue vitriol, and during the summer - "Fitosporin".

Decoration of shady places in the garden, not only in summer, but also in winter period will become a snowman. White large fruits(false berries) of this shrub remain on the branches for a very long time. In care, it is completely unpretentious, winter-hardy.

Shade is well tolerated by berry bushes such as, and. And blackcurrant does not like the scorching sun at all, so the places where it appears for only a few hours are the most optimal for it.

flowering shrubs

One of the few plants that thrive and thrive in the shade is the rhododendron, or rosewood. Perennials are mainly planted in dachas. winter-hardy varieties. For rhododendron, those places of the site where the sun is until 11 am and at sunset are suitable - in full shade lush flowering will not. Shrubs can also be placed under sprawling fruit trees, their openwork shadow is ideal.

Rhododendrons are comfortable on acidic soils, so when planting in a pit, needles are often poured. You can not loosen and dig the soil under these plants, because their roots are located very close to the surface. For the same reason, it is recommended to warm the shrub for the winter, covering it with a thick layer of needles.

Withered rhododendron inflorescences should be removed. This will enhance the decorative qualities of the plant, accelerate the laying of buds on next year and increase their number.

Decorative deciduous shrubs

Many shrubs decorate the site with their foliage from spring to late autumn, without needing an abundance of sunlight.

We list the most popular of the shade-tolerant species.

Euonymus. The plant feels great in the shade, especially for the Sakhalin and Sacred varieties. Euonymus does not tolerate waterlogged soils.
Magonia. Refers to evergreen shrubs, its dense leathery leaves in winter they take on a reddish-brown color. It blooms beautifully in spring, then forms fruits with a pronounced antibacterial effect.
Deren (dogwood, pork) glorious large quantity varieties and high decorative qualities. The shrub is very unpretentious, it may well grow in the shade both near the fence and near the walls of houses, without losing color saturation. Soil is undemanding to the soil, but it is preferable to plant it in loam with a loose structure.
Elder. In the shade, this shrub is reluctant to bloom and bear fruit, but forms a beautiful crown.

All the plants described above have many varieties, so when buying, you should choose zoned ones that are most adapted to the conditions of a particular region.

Flowers and ornamental plants

In shady places of the site will develop well and bloom. pansies, forget-me-nots, lilies of the valley, irises and fragrant tobacco. But mostly ornamental plants are planted.

Brunner has a rich palette of colors and unpretentious care.
Hostas come in a variety of leaf shapes and colors. The blue and blue varieties prefer deep shade. In the second half of summer, the hosta throws out tall flower stalks.
Periwinkle - bright flowering perennial, quickly covering the area with air growth.
Badan loves shading, forms whole carpets of dense leaves and blooms beautifully. in early spring.
Ledum - "forest rosemary", "marsh madness" - fragrant and spectacularly flowering, but poisonous plant.

Various types of shade-tolerant and shade-loving plants can be purchased at the nursery. But there is also a completely inexpensive option - to walk to the forest belt, from where many resourceful summer residents bring original "residents" to their plots:

fern - a plant with high decorative qualities, unpretentious and feels great in the shade, looks very impressive, does not require care and drowns out weeds;
bluebells, forest violets, snowdrops, hoof(grow well only in moist soil);
blueberries and.

Not everyone manages to tame representatives of the forest flora, but in most cases the plants take root and get used to the new place well. To reduce adaptation time, it is better to transfer them with earthy clod, and it is most convenient to transport in a wheelbarrow.

If the site is not only shaded, but also too wet, then you can create a kind of alpine hill for plants: lay drainage (branches, crushed stone, sand) with the first tier, turf, peat, small chips (for volume) with the second tier, a layer of soil on top, and not necessarily fertile.

Vegetables

Shaded areas in the garden can also be used for planting vegetables, but on the condition that the sun appears there for at least a few hours. It can be a strip along the fence, north side of the house. Some gardeners notice that a number of crops grow even better in the shade than in full. open areas. However, the quality of the soil is an important factor. It should be sufficiently loose, fertilized and moistened.

AT shady places The following types of vegetables will do well.

Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. Best Results are obtained by planting these crops under the crowns of apple trees. It is noticed that in the penumbra the cruciferous flea attacks the plants much less.
Loves shady areas of spinach. If the soil is fertile enough, then the bushes grow spreading with strong juicy leaves, and in the sun they usually have a weak turgor, often turn yellow.
Beets are quite shade-tolerant plants. Root crops will be quite small, but sweet and of good quality. You can plant beets in the shade in order to grow on the tops, which contain a mass useful substances good in salads and soups.
and radish. These plants shoot in the sun, do not like long daylight hours, so the only chance to get juicy root crops in the summer is to sow vegetables in a shady and humid place.
Turnips prefer the same conditions as radishes.
Jerusalem artichoke (ground pear). It is undemanding to lighting, at the same time it will decorate the site with flowering.
Horseradish . It grows well in the shade, forming juicy large root crops.
Garlic . In shaded areas, this plant is less sick and turns yellow, but the teeth will be medium-sized.

Feels good in the shade. If there is very little lighting, then its stems will be thinner and more tender, but these are the ones that are well suited for various blanks.

You should not experiment with zucchini and cucumbers, although some claim that they grow well in the shade. In most cases, in such areas, not only is a normal harvest not obtained, but the plant itself is underdeveloped.

The region also plays an important role in choosing a vegetable crop for planting in the shade. In the south, melons, tomatoes and cucumbers grow quite decently in such places, and in the north, plants and open areas even relatively warm summer not always enough sun.

Grow well in shade and spices: lemon balm, mint, tarragon, oregano, basil. You can try to plant, and beans, but in this case, a lot depends on the quality of the soil: some have a good harvest, while others have a plant that stretches and does not bear fruit.

Choice planting material for shady places personal plot big enough. You can sow the area with greenery or limit yourself unpretentious shrubs- it all depends on the preferences and imagination of the owner, as well as the availability of free time for care.

Few regions can boast of a stable warm summer, and in cold and rainy weather mold and fungi often form in the shade - vegetable plants will not develop, it is all the more not worth counting on normal root crops. So that labor does not become in vain, it is easier to plant in shaded areas tall shrubs type chokeberry or viburnum, which are resistant to diseases, do not require cutting and care.

This question, at least once, was asked by every summer resident. Everyone knows that most cultivated plants prefer open sunny places. However, not all plots (due to size or location) allow the cultivation of flowers and vegetable crops exclusively in the world. And what exactly to do with the shadow? Lawn?

And yet there are flowers and vegetables that can easily get by with only a small amount of light. We will definitely talk about shade-tolerant colors in a separate article. Let's talk about vegetables today.

Things to consider:

1. Area of residence.

The climate of your particular area can make its rather serious adjustments when growing crops in the shade and in the light. There are more humid and drier regions, hotter and colder ... For example, growing vegetables in a small shade somewhere in Astrakhan seems not only possible, but also the most favorable way to grow vegetables (except for the most sun-loving ones) in principle. And in Murmansk, on the contrary, summer is shorter, and sunny days not enough, and then there are vegetables in the shade ... it won’t work.

2. The amount of light.

Shadow is a relative concept. Of course, you should not plant vegetables in absolute shade (all day). But this rarely happens. Usually the sun, at least sometimes for a little bit, but comes to visit even the most shady gardens. The question is, exactly how many hours a day does it still happen on your site (or specifically in the place where the landings are planned)?

We will build on this when choosing crops (see below).

3. Light quality.

The light may be scattered. For example, if the crowns of trees create a shadow. In some arid regions, crops develop even much better in such a shade than in the sun. And the cultivation of such completely light-loving vegetables as cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkin - in slightly diffused light is even more preferable.

But there may be a complete shadow. This is bad. However, remember that most likely all the same it does not last all day. And this means that there are cultures for such places.

What vegetables will not grow in the shade?

Tomato, pepper, eggplant, corn, melon, watermelon, potatoes are light-loving crops. You should not even experiment with them (although, nevertheless, we will make a reservation regarding the area of \u200b\u200bresidence).

What vegetables will grow in the shade?

So you can safely plant the listed crops if the sun is at least on your site:

- 5 hours a day:
Cauliflower

Broccoli
Brussels sprouts Beijing cabbage Onions - 4 hours a day:
Beans
Beet
Carrot
Celery
Cabbage
Rutabaga Asparagus

Arugula
lettuce
Spinach
Rhubarb Dill Parsley Sorrel Horseradish - 3 hours a day:
Spices
Mustard greens You can learn about crop rotation of vegetable crops And about how to properly plan a tiny plot or courtyard -

First you need to decide on the "quality of the shadow", because it can be very different.

Stable, for example, along the northern wall of the house, where the direct sun never looks.
Partial shade, for example, near an east-facing wall, where there is sun in the morning, and a steady shade in the late afternoon.
Scattered, for example, under the crowns of trees or shrubs.

It should be noted right away that profusely flowering crops for shade, giving bright flowers all summer, not so many, or at least not to be found in the lists of habitual flyers. Most truly shade-tolerant plants have graceful, delicate, and fast-fading flowers. And most of them are perennials that rarely produce flowers all summer - it makes sense to think about several crops that will succeed each other.

Therefore, we will consider all cultures for shade that will provide bright decorative effect, not necessarily due to flowers, but, for example, beautiful leaves, throughout the warm season, and also consider the timing of flowering of all possible crops for different types shadows.

The most spectacular and long-blooming crops that can tolerate partial shade

The following are flowers that bloom really brightly, for partial shade, partial or diffuse shade:

- many spectacular hybrid varieties for abundant flowering, they require good lighting, however, in nature, this plant grows on the edges of forests, that is, in partial shading, so it is quite possible to create a beautifully flowering bed of daylilies in the shade, if you choose the right varieties - it is especially beautiful in partial shading (in the morning - the sun, in the afternoon - light shade) varieties look dark shades(red-black, violet-black, violet), they fade in the sun and quickly wither. According to the timing of flowering different groups, flowering time - about a month, but can be combined different varieties and get a long-blooming flower bed.
- for abundant flowering, good lighting is desirable for him in the morning and shadow since noon. blooms from the beginning of June to the end of July, after correct pruning re-blooms towards the end of August.
— blooms all summer, feels great in partial shade, flowers like foxglove, only brighter and larger, pretty rare plant, albeit undeservedly.
Pansies- This charming summer plant grows both in the sun and in partial shade. In the sun the flowers are larger and brighter, but in partial shade the flowering will be longer. The timing of flowering can be varied at your discretion (by sowing seeds in a different period).
Balsam- the plant does not tolerate direct sunlight, it needs only diffused light. blooms July to frost.
ever blooming begonia- requires bright but diffused light, can burn out in direct sun, blooms all the time, grown in open ground seedling way like an annual.
Fragrant tobacco-blooms from June until frost. Likes well-lit places, but light partial shade is acceptable.
astilba- blooms in June-July, about a month, loves a sparse soft shadow. Panicle flowers are very spectacular, there are many varieties. The appearance of the plant is elegant, feminine, bright.
Astrantia- the flowering period depends on the variety, but this is one of the longest-playing plants, some varieties bloom from June to the end of September, feels good in the sun, in partial shade, and even in full shade (only in heavily shaded places, flowering will not be so bright), grows well under trees.
mimulus- in direct sun it can burn, the best place is well lit, but with partial shading. blooms original flowers resembling orchids, in two waves - in spring and autumn.

Astilbe and hosta ‘Sun Power’

Medicinal, spicy, aromatic herbs feel good in partial shade:

peppermint,
radiola pink,
tarragon,
borago,
perennial bows,
Melissa officinalis.

Penumbra or scattered shade is well tolerated specific peonies: Maryin root, Caucasian, Wittmann - bloom from the beginning of May to the end of June, since August, the bushes adorn quite spectacular fruits. Many herbs and cereals also grow well in partial shade (, cortaderia, gray fescue).

Of the bulbs, they tolerate a lack of lighting well:

Daffodils.
Kandyk.
Merender.
Grouse.
Whiteflower.
Scylla (scilla).
Korolkovia.
Iridodictums.
Pushkin.
Muscari.
Crocuses.
Hyacinthoides.

Tulips, primroses, pansies.

Plants that love light but can thrive in partial shade

That is, these plants can give abundant flowering in a flower bed, for example, from the western or east side at home where light only hits part of the day. If they are planted on such a site, then they should be treated as capricious and provide very good other conditions (proper soil, watering, top dressing). All these plants bloom brightly and for a long time:

Snapdragon.
Ageratum.
Levkoy.
Balsam.
Lobelia.
Poppy self-seed.
Petunia.
Pansies.
Sweet pea.
Kobe.
Carnation grenadine.
Daisies.
Heliotrope.
The bell is medium and large-flowered.

The bell is medium.

Flowering plants for deep shade

These are plants for the shade, where the direct sun never hits. They will thrive in the shade of buildings, even with north side, under the dense crown of trees, near the fence:

Aquilegia (catchment) – blooms in June-July. Flowering time can be extended by picking off wilted flowers, preventing them from setting seed pods.
. Almost all species grow well in partial shade, climbing aconite feels great in the shade. Flowering time varies 20 to 60 days depending on the type. Extremely poisonous!
Brunner- blooms spring, with good care, re-flowering in the fall is possible.
Cyanosis.
Fragrant violet.
Bathing suit.
Primrose common.
Chistous.
Forget-me-nots.
Digitalis.
Anemone.
Black cohosh.
May lily of the valley.
Violet fragrant.
Tiarka hearty.
Kupena.
Elecampane is excellent.
Spring umbilical.
Lungwort.
Fragrant woodruff.
Turkish carnation.
Cuff.
Cornflower mountain.
Dicentra.
Doronicum orientalis.
Gentian.
Garden geranium.
Avens.
Hellebore.
Siberian irises.

Ferns (shield, ostrich) look great in the shade, although they do not bloom.

Variegated lily of the valley and astilbe.

shade under the trees

Some tree species create a light openwork shade, but at the same time they dry the soil a lot, and this factor must be taken into account, because most shade-tolerant crops prefer moisture. Grows well in shade and dryness.

bought broadleaf,
periwinkle,
Goryanka,
forest anemone.
spring primrose,
badan,
comfrey,
garden geranium red-brown or Balkan.
cereals.

Under a pine tree where sandy or sandy loam soil:

lilies of the valley,
periwinkle,
survivors
violets.

Trees and shrubs for shady areas

Compositions may require shade tolerant trees and shrubs:

korean fir,
elderberry black,

Creepers for shade

The most popular for shady areas:

round-leaved tree pliers - universal, grows both in good light, and in the shade, and in partial shade. However, in dense shade it does not bear fruit;
actinidia kolomikta - beautiful decorative leaves of motley changeable color;
ivy - grows well even with strong shading.

It is worth noting that most vines, being plants dependent on support, which in nature is usually a tall, shade-producing tree, are used to a lack of lighting.

This applies even to such a spectacular culture as. Many large-flowered hybrids like coolness, not higher than 25 degrees, and light or shade is secondary for them and shade may even be preferable - if it gives coolness.

Wintergreen (with red berries), skimmia, hellebores and ivy.

decorative leafy

Spectacular macro-sized for shade with expressive foliage:

- blooms for a month from mid-July to mid-August. Has exotic leaves, decorative all season and especially beautiful in autumn.
- blooms for about a month, in August. Powerful, juicy, sculptural plant.
- flowering depends on the variety, some varieties are characterized by incredibly persistent flowering - up to 2 months. Textured appearance, fleshy round leaves. Ideal Conditions for culture - penumbra.
- blooms for about a month in the middle of summer with spectacular panicles. Openwork foliage. The plant is graceful, refined, elegant, lush.
– landing recommendations vary greatly. In any case, varieties with dark leaf color feel great with strong shading, lighter ones need light partial shade. The appearance of the plant is exotic, bright, vibrating.
- classic shaded areas. Decorative throughout the growing season. It goes well with any other plants, has a lot of shapes and colors that are good both in single landings, as well as in compositions.
Chistets Byzantine- loves good lighting, but also grows well in partial shade. Attracts attention with pubescent, woolly leaves of a bluish-gray hue.

Ground covers:

Pachysandra- a frost-resistant shrub up to 25-35 cm high. Flowering is inexpressive, but is valued for its dense decorative foliage that does not change its appearance throughout the year.
Gaulteria- an evergreen ground cover shrub 10-15 cm high, blooms with elegant white flowers in June-August, then the plant is decorated with spectacular bright edible fruit that hold on until late spring. Feels great under trees.
White-rimmed gout- beautiful white-green foliage, the plant is very unpretentious.
Mother of thousands- the leaves are similar to ivy leaves, beautiful "lipped" flowers appear on the plant from June until frost.
European hoof- has juicy fleshy large and thick leaves in the form of a hoof, creates a dense coating.
Yasnotka- very beautiful silvery leaves, bright spongy flowers. Likes good lighting, but sparse, best places- those where the western or eastern sun falls.

Hosta, Geranium, Lavender.

Container garden in the shade

Shade-tolerant plants that do not overwinter in the open field in the middle lane, but you can plant them in pots and create a container bed. If desired, they can be dug in so that the pot is not visible. If there is an opportunity to mess around with digging for the winter, you can plant them in open ground for the summer, although this is rare for the middle lane. All of the plants listed below are decorative all summer and do not tolerate direct sunlight. The best place for them is partial shade, or east windows:

Skimmia- semi-shrub, leathery glossy foliage, bright inflorescences all year round.
Coleus- does not like direct scorching rays of the sun. Highly decorative all summer.
begonias- both tuberous and ever-flowering plants need bright diffused light, but not the scorching sun.
Caladiums- in the West they are actively grown in open ground, in the middle zone only in pot culture. The leaves are extremely beautiful.
Fuchsia- needs no introduction. Charming in standard form. Blooms from spring to late autumn, feels good in partial shade.
Torenia- blooms all summer. Requires good lighting, but does not like direct midday sun.

Composition example

To create a flower bed in the shade that blooms all summer, you can competently “mix” plants with different, albeit short, flowering periods.

For example, a composition for a very wet penumbra:

Kaluzhnitsa - low bushes, 30-40 cm, blooms in early spring, from late April to May, for 2-3 weeks. There are terry varieties.
Lungwort.
Forget-me-not.
Astilba.
Hosts.
garden geranium. Best Views for shade: Himalayan, swamp, meadow.

In the photo Terry marigold - Caltha palustris ‘Flore Pleno’

Unpretentious shade-loving perennials

In the video below, a selection of the most energy-efficient shade-loving flowers: these are perennials - which means you don’t need to plant them every year, they are generally unpretentious - which means they won’t require “dancing with tambourines”.

She gives the desired coolness; without legs, it moves around the garden, giving it depth and mystery. The mysterious lady of the half world by name can be completely different - she is full of contrasts and halftones that indirectly affect our emotional condition and directly - by choice suitable plants in your favorite garden. Let's learn more about her habits and whims!

Penumbra, or diffused light, reigns in places that are caressed by the rays of the sun no more than 4-5 hours a day. Characteristic for her is a constant play of glare, coolness and more high humidity have a beneficial effect on many green tenants, for example, or. And even among the sun-loving grassy plants, there are many who tolerate the openwork shade well, for example knotweed or basilisk delavaya. But in full shade, say, on the north side high building or under trees and shrubs with a large and dense crown, sunlight is chronically lacking. Here only the most persistent are able to survive, for example (Vinca) or. What design is best suited for your shady garden?

2. Similar to air feathers, pink inflorescences of Astilba Arends(Astilbe × arendsii) ‘Bressing Beauty’ look very impressive against a contrasting dark background. This is one of the few plants that can bloom profusely and for a long time in the shade. However, the complete absence of the sun is contraindicated; an openwork shadow is most suitable for her. This perennial winters well in central Russia and is not popular with insects.

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Plants for, located in partial shade, are intentionally matched tone on tone: this classic version, which always looks harmonious. In all its glory, "pets" appear at the peak of summer. At this time, compact pink inflorescences appear. (1) knotweed(Polygonum amplexicaule) ‘Anna’. Nearby, with every breath of the breeze, lovely panicles sway (2) drooping sedge(Carex pendula) with picturesquely drooping beautiful leaves. In July, the composition is supported by purple-red heads (3) Astrantia major(Astrantia major) ‘Abbey Road’. Colors in a flaming flower fire adds and (4) Heuchera hybrid(Heuchera hybride) ‘Obsidian’ with dark red leaves and lovely pink buds. Ground cover spreads between geyhers (5) geranium hybrid(Geranium hybride) ‘Sue Crug’, which from July to September enchants with pink-purple flowers.

In this example, tall and short plants are planted in a tiered arrangement as they would normally grow in nature, with the tallest in the background and the shortest in the foreground. On the right, a stately figure proudly stretches up (1) (Aconitum napellus), which blooms from July to August. Near fluffed their unusual huge leaves (2) horse chestnut(Rodgersia aesculifolia). It contrasts beautifully with her. (3) basilisk delavaya(Thalictrum delavayi) ‘Album’ is a delicate herbaceous perennial with airy openwork buds that are great for cutting. On the left, a flower garden adorns one of the most beautiful summer flowering plants - (4) hydrangea large-leaved (Hydrangea macrophylla), whose snow-white balls-inflorescences attract the eye with incredible size. In the center flaunts an unusually hardy (5) male thyroid(Dryopteris filixmas). The edge of the flower bed is lightened by the wide oval leaves of the variegated (6) hybrid hosts(Hosta hybride) ‘Patriot’.

12. Mini Jungle: in one container they coexist amicably ivy, gillenia(Gillenia) multi-row bristle-bearing(Polystichum setiferum) ‘Dahlem’, dot bell(Campanula punctata) ‘Sarastro’ and derbyanka(Blechnum).

You can clearly structure the site by laying strict geometric shapes. Or, on the contrary, make your green oasis more intriguing, with a predominance of smooth lines and transitions, that is, close to nature. The choice of a stylistic strategy largely depends on specific conditions: for example, under a sprawling large tree an imitation of a forest clearing will look better, and in the heavy shade of a building or in patios a formal "rectilinear" style is more appropriate. The “half-light” scattered by deciduous trees pacifies, but a sharp thick shadow from the house can make you feel sad and depressing. However, each case is individual: for example, a corner on the east side of the building, lit by the morning sun, is quite suitable for having breakfast and enjoying the beauty of nature.

Alas, there are much fewer flower plants adapted to the shade than sun-loving ones. But among the shade-tolerant ones, there are plenty of decorative-leaved beauties with different structure, the shape and color of the leaves - it’s worth betting on them when decorating a shady corner, because it is these modest heroes that set the tone in such places. For example, Goryanka (Epimedium), Rogersia (Rodgersia) and host (Hosta), although they originate from East Asia, grow well in our latitudes.

Flower beds from (Darmera) and Rogersia (Rodgersia) look very dynamic with large leaves in combination with filigree ornamental grasses and ferns. For colorfulness, they can be diluted with floral herbaceous perennials such as Astrantia (Astrantia), Cimicifuga (Cimicifuga) and Astilbe (Astilbe).

When choosing for planting in the shade, give preference to plants with variegated white-green leaves and white flowers - in dark corners they will serve as so-called illuminators. Pastel blues, pinks and lilac tones also look most impressive in dimmed light. And finally, one cannot help but recall a couple of undeniable advantages of shady flower beds: dense plantings with hardy herbaceous perennials are bypassed, and moisture from the soil does not evaporate as quickly as in the sun. 7

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