It gives a welcome coolness; without feet, moving through the garden, giving it depth and mystery. The mysterious lady of the night named Shadow is completely different — it is full of contrasts and tones, which indirectly affect our emotional state and directly — the choice of suitable plants at your favorite garden. Let’s learn more about her habits and whims!
Partial shade, or ambient light, reigns in places that are caressed by the sun no more than 4-5 hours a day. Characteristic of her constant play of light, coolness and high humidity are beneficial for many green tenants, for example on the astilbe, Astrāntia or fern. And even among the sun-loving herbaceous perennials there are a lot of people who tolerate a delicate shade, for example Highlander society or Thalictrum delavayi. But in the full shade, for example, on the North side of a tall building or under trees and shrubs with a large and dense crown, sunlight is chronically lacking. Here are able to survive only the most persistent, such as periwinkle (Vinca) or ivy. What design is best suited for your shady garden?
1. Secluded corners under deciduous trees in the summer and beckon cool. Here you can enjoy the fascinating play of light and shadow, which form the sun rays, making their way through the foliage. In openwork shade bell (Campanula), hydrangea, ivy and numerous ferns grow well.
2. Similar to air feathers pink inflorescences astilbe Arends (Astilbe × arendsii) ‘Bressing Beauty’ very impressive look on a contrasting dark background. This is one of the few plants that can bloom profusely and for a long time in the shade. However, astilbe no sun is contraindicated, her perfect delicate shade. This perennial overwinters well and is not popular with the insects.
3. With pergola, densely braided Wisteria and clematis, shady far corner in the garden turned into a cozy, protected from prying eyes place for leisure.
4. Stylish solution: flower garden with Heuchera and a bell (Campanula) is enough to add a suitable accessory, such as a clay figurine — and the composition will take place!
5. Lush herbaceous perennials such as geranium and Hakonechloa big ‘Aureola’, is decorated with a meandering trail of clinker.
6. White-pink flowers of Astrantia major are similar to openwork buttons. This filigree herbaceous perennial captivates with the charm of naturalness. The plant reproduces perfectly self-seeding.
7. Warm colors in partial shade: two lush fern — (1) Athyrium filix-femina — spread their delicate leaves, like under the arms picked up the catchy (2) Kirengeshoma palmata, which is decorated with delicate yellow flowers and leaves similar to maple. On the right brings bright colors to the composition (3) Adenophora hybride ‘Amethyst’ with blue and purple bell flowers. In the foreground attracts the eye (4) Liriope muscari with a fine gramineous leaves. In August-September, it appears remarkable xiphoid inflorescences. Liriope is complementary to orange-yellow (5) Meconopsis cambrica ‘Aurantiaca’, which appears in all its glory only in the cool shade.
8. Tall shade-tolerant flora, such as Aruncus dioicus, great and solo. The soft lush white blossoms of the plants emphasizes the vivid red background of the building.
9. Stage look organically in the arms of the thickets of Meconopsis cambrica, Corydalis and variegated Hosta ‘Golden Tiara’.
10. Rich colors on top. Plants for raised flower bed, located in the penumbra, deliberately chosen tone in tone: this is the classic option, which always looks be. In all its glory “Pets” appear at the peak of summer. At this time appear compact pink inflorescences (1) Polygonum amplexicaule ‘Anna’. Next to each of the wind swaying charming panicles (2) Carex pendula with picturesquely drooping with beautiful leaves. In July the song support the purple-red head (3) Astrantia major ‘Abbey Road’. Paints in flaming flower bonfire and adds (4) Heuchera hybrid ‘Obsidian’ with dark red leaves and lovely pink inflorescences. (5) Geranium hybrid ‘Sue Crug’, which from July to September charms pink and purple flowers.
11. White-green oasis under the trees. In this example, high and low plants are planted in a multilevel composition as they usually grow in nature: in the background — the highest, in the front — the lowest. On the right proudly extends upward stately (1) Aconitum napellus, which blooms from July to August. Next fluffed his unusual huge sheets (2) Rodgersia aesculifolia. With her beautifully contrasts (3) Thalictrum delavayi ‘Album’ is a tender herbaceous perennial with airy open flowers that are great for cutting. On the left, the flower garden is decorated with one of the most beautiful summer flowering plants — (4) hydrangea macrophylla, whose snow-white balls-inflorescences attract the eye incredible size. In the center flaunts extremely hardy (5) Dryopteris filix-mas. The edge of the flower bed brighten wide oval leaves variegated (6) Hosta hybrid ‘Patriot’.
12. The jungle in mini-format in the same tank together side by side ivy Gillenia,Polystichum setiferum ‘Dahlem’, Campanula punctata ‘Sarastro’ and Blechnum.
You can clearly structure the site, laying flower beds strict geometric shapes. Or, on the contrary, to make your green oasis more intriguing, with a predominance of smooth lines and transitions, that is close to nature. The choice of stylistic strategy largely depends on the specific conditions: for example, under a spreading large tree will look better imitation of a forest clearing, and in the heavy shade of the building or in the courtyards more appropriate formal “rectilinear” style. Scattered deciduous trees “penumbra” peaceful, but the sharp thick shadow of the house can be depressing and frustrating. However, each case is different: for example, the area on the East side of the building, illuminated by the morning sun, is quite suitable for a terrace where you can enjoy Breakfast and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Alas, adapted to the shade of flowering plants is much less than sun-loving. But among shade-tolerant enough decorative beauties with different structure, shape and colors of the leaves — on them and to bet on, making a shady area, because these unassuming heroes set the tone in such places. For example, Epimedium, Rodgersia and Hosta though come from East Asia, and grow well in our latitudes.
Very dynamic look from the flower beds Darmera and Rodgersia with large leaves in combination with filigree ornamental grasses and ferns. For colorfulness may be diluted flower perennials, such as Astrantia, Cimicifuga and Astilbe.
Choosing a color scheme for planting in the shade, give preference to plants with variegated white-green leaves and white flowers — in the dark corners they will serve as the so-called illuminators. Pastel blue, pink and lilac tones also look most impressive in dim light. And finally, we can not forget about a couple of undeniable advantages of shady flower beds: thick planting with hardy herbaceous perennials bypass weeds, and the moisture from the soil evaporates not as quickly as in the sun.
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