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Many flowers require lots of sunlight to bloom and add a splash of color. However, there are many wonderful plants that love the shade and still provide beautiful flowers. These plants can survive and thrive in a location without direct sunlight and still bloom in brilliant, vibrant colors. Additionally, many of these shade-loving flowers come in a wide range of colors and other qualities. While some of the plants remain small and close to the ground, others grow relatively large.
The following shade-loving flowers will help transform your shady spot from a problem area to the envy of the neighborhood.
#1. Coral bells
Coral bells are easy to grow and care for as long as they have well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. They bloom from spring to early summer and range from white to pink, orange or red.
#2. hydrangea
Hydrangeas are beautiful flowering shrubs that come in many colors and shapes. They are popular for their large and showy flowers that can last from summer to fall.
#3. Astilbe
Astilbe is a great choice for adding color and texture to a shady garden. They thrive in partial shade, but can also tolerate heavier shade.
#4. Impatient
Impatiens are popular annual, shade-loving flowers with their bright blooms in a variety of colors. Even in deep shade, these plants develop their full potential. In contrast, excessive light causes them to wilt.
#5. Bleeding heart
In spring, bleeding heart blooms with arching stems of heart-shaped flowers. Flowering time can be affected by excessive heat and sunlight.
#6. Rhododendrons
Rhododendrons have different flower shapes, such as tubular, funnel-shaped or bell-shaped. Some of them are fragrant, some are not.
#7. Lungwort
Lungwort plants thrive in shady locations, especially in partial sun or full shade. They tolerate some bright light in early spring, but do not like the bright direct sun in hot weather as this can damage their leaves and flowers.
#8th. fuchsia
Fuchsia requires moist but well-drained soil, moderate temperatures and high humidity. They are a fantastic choice for shady garden beds, pots and hanging baskets.
#9. lily of the valley
Lilies of the valley have white, bell-shaped flowers hanging on slender stems and green, oval leaves. To grow lily of the valley in your garden, provide it with moist, well-drained and acidic soil and partial to full shade.
#10. Wishbone flower
The wishbone flower has trumpet-shaped flowers in colors of blue, white, pink or yellow with yellow markings inside. It is an annual plant that grows well in partial shade and moist soil.
#11. thimble
Depending on the species, the foxglove is a biennial or perennial plant. Biennial foxgloves produce only leaves the first year and flowers the second year and then die, while perennial foxgloves produce every year.
#12. Don’t forget me
Forget-me-not is a popular plant for gardens and containers because it has delicate blue, pink or white flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is easily grown from seeds that can be sown in summer or fall for spring blooms.
#13. Houndstooth violet
Houndstooth violets are native to North America, Europe and Asia and grow in moist and shady forest areas. They are perennial plants that bloom in spring and go dormant in summer.
#14. hellebore
Hellebore is a beautiful and hardy flower that blooms in winter and spring. Their flowers resemble roses with five petals.
#15. primrose
The best location for primrose plants is a location with bright but indirect light, moist but well-drained soil and partial shade. Its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
#16. Hosta
Although hostas can tolerate some sun, they prefer cooler temperatures and protection from the harsh afternoon sun. They are easily susceptible to some pests and diseases such as slugs, deer, rabbits, voles and fungal infections.
#17. Forest phlox
Woodland phlox blooms in spring, usually April to May in its native range. It is a great choice for a great flowering ground cover.
In shady locations where nothing seems to be growing, there are still many plants that produce delicate flowers and add some cheer to dark nooks and crannies of the garden. Whether you’d like to share more tips about these flowers, ask questions, or share success stories, leave a comment below to join the conversation.
