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Are you tired of the barren patches of your shady yard and craving for a burst of vibrant color and life? While many might think shady spots are unwelcoming to flourishing flora, the truth is quite the opposite. Here are seven shade-loving flowers that can grow in full to partial shade to brighten up your garden.
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Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis)
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Astilbe, also known as the 'false goat’s beard,' are beautiful, fern-like flowers that come in pink, purple, blue, and white hues. Their leaves can be bronze, blue-green, wine-red, pale green, or dark green. These vibrant, easy-to-maintain flowers are ideal for lighting up the dark spots in your yard.
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Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)
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If your garden craves romance, the Bleeding Heart flower is your go-to choice. Each flower has a beautiful heart shape with a little teardrop at the bottom and would look lovely in any garden. They need partial shade and a little moisture, making them ideal for a woodland garden.
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Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
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Lungwort has hairy, dark green leaves that can be speckled or totally silver, and the blooms can range from white to pink and blue—even on the same plant. Lungwort requires partial to full shade, making it a shade-loving garden wonder.
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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
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Foxgloves will steal the spotlight with their graceful, towering presence. Tall spires of tubular purple, pink, and white flowers can bring drama to your garden. The more heat there is in the summer, the more shade the plant needs. It despises heat. Be sure to provide moist, well-drained soil and proper shade.
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Tuberous Begonias (Begonia × tuberhybrida voss)
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Tuberous begonias are famous for their diversity of colors: red, orange, yellow, white, or pink. Their ability to bloom continuously from spring through fall means your garden can be in an endless state of enchantment. Tuberous begonias prefer bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Protect them from the harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch their delicate petals.
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Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana)
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If you're seeking an explosion of color in your shaded garden, look no further than Impatiens. These cheerful annual blooms can add a touch of compassion to any gloomy area of your garden. Planting impatiens close to each other allows them to grow quicker and produce stunning, vibrant blooms.
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Hellebore (Helleborus)
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Hellebores, also known as Christmas Roses, are the ultimate shade-loving stars that defy the winter chill with their elegant blooms. During the cold months, these evergreen perennials bloom in a variety of stunning hues: white, pink, and deep plum. Plant them beneath broad-leafed trees, and these magical flowers will enchant your winter garden.
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Your shaded garden does not have to be a lifeless wasteland. With these seven shade-loving flowers, you can transform it into a lush and charming retreat that beats any sun-soaked garden.
