What plants can be put in the corners where there is not enough light? The truth is that, although most grow in full sun, there are some that embellish those shady corners, growing without problems in them. They are often sold as houseplants, but Did you know that there are several that can withstand frost?
Here is a list with the 6 best shade plants for the garden.
Japanese maple
The Maple palmate They are trees or shrubs native to East Asia. There are many varieties, and more and more cultivars, being able to grow from 5m to 15m. They like places with cool, acidic soils, with high humidity. In addition, they support frosts of up to -18 ° C.
Aspidistra
The Aspidistra elatior it is a perennial herbaceous plant that is practically all leaves . Also native to Asia, specifically China and Japan, it grows to a height of 50-60cm. Supports all types of soils, including calcareous ones. It can be grown both indoors and outdoors, withstanding frosts of up to -6 ° C.
Ferns
Ferns are extraordinary plants, very ornamental. There are many species, all of them originating in the warm and temperate regions of the planet. In cultivation, they need the humidity to be high, and the soil to be slightly humid. They are slow growing, but they can decorate your garden right out of the box . The most recommended species are:
- Dryopteris erythrosora
- Polystichum acrostichoides
- Dryopteris fern-mas
- dicksonia antarctica
- asplenium of the sea
All of them withstand light frosts of up to -3 ° C.
Cough
Hosta is a perennial plant native to East Asia. It grows to a height of 30cm, and has very decorative leaves: from dark green to lighter green with white or yellow edges. It can be planted in slightly acidic soils, which are always slightly damp. They support up to -5ºC.
Azalea
Azalea are shrubs that give color and life to any corner. Native to Japan and China, they grow to a height of 50cm. They have small evergreen leaves, up to 7cm long. Its beautiful flowers bloom in spring, and they can be red, white or pink. Like Japanese maple, they need the soil to be acidic, cool. They support up to -5ºC.
clivia
And we end with the threatened slopesa rhizomatous plant that, although it blooms for a very short time during spring, its long, ribbon-shaped leaves look great in those corners where there is not much light. Native to South Africa, it grows to a height of 40cm. Supports up to -7ºC.
Do you know any other shade plants?
