The Ultimate Spring Planting Guide: Shady Space Perennails
Spring is almost here and we are ECSTATIC for another spring planting season. You may not know it yet, but 2018 is your year for the landscape you’ve always wanted because we’re here to help guide you along the way.
This is the first of a multipart series where our experts give you their insider tips on which plants will thrive in your yard. Today, we’re going to start with your shady spaces.
Areas shadowed by trees, your home or fencing can provide a challenge when it comes to picking a gorgeous plant, but don’t fret! You have options!
Here are our top 4 shade lovin’ plants for your yard!
1. Hostas
Pauls Glory
Hostas are a shade favorite with hundreds of variations and sizing ranging from 12 inches to four feet.
Our pick is the Pauls Glory, otherwise known as the Plantain Lilly. It’s beautiful, low-maintenance and works in your bed or in a container. It’s green-blue fringed leaves and gold-to-white centers make for a beautiful pop of color in your shade space.
Here’s what you need to know about the “Pauls Glory”:
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Sizing
It’s an easy grower that gets to be two feet tall and spreads 3-4 feet.
Color
Boasts a chartreuse and blue-green color that brightens to gold as season progresses
Sun
Loves part to full shade and thrives in well-drained soil (but can handle a little sun).
Bloom Times
Blooms in mid summer with lavender flowers.
Watering
We will proactively communicate with positive intent.
2. Coral Bells
Plum Pudding, Caramel
Coral Bells have a broad palette of color, which makes them an easy favorite for all of us at Wasson Nursery. They’re easy to grow and can do well in sun or shade (but too much sun can burn the leaves), and grow well in the Indiana clay soil.
The plum pudding and caramel combo is a stunning choice for any yard. The dark sleek leaves of the plum pudding pairs amazingly with the caramel’s light gold and peachy tones.
Here’s what you need to know about the Coral Bell:
Sizing
Moderate: grows to be 24 in. tall and 18 to 24 in. wide.
Color
The Plum Pudding black leaves contrast well with the Caramel gold & peach tones.
Sun
Thrives in part shade to full sun areas.
Bloom Times
Blooms throughout the summer
Watering
Weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
3. Astible
Can you say spring blooms? These showy flowers have fern-esque foliage help add some color to your shady spots.
Why we love them? While many flowers with gorgeous blooms fail in the shade, these guys thrive. They’re the perfect solution for beds that don’t tend to get a lot of sunlight.
Here’s what you need to know about the Astilbe:
Sizing
Moderate: grows to be 24 in. tall and 18 to 24 in. wide.
Color
Colors vary. Choose your favorite!
Sun
Full shade to partial sun
Bloom Times
Late Spring to Early Summer
Watering
Water regularly… Once a week or more in extreme heat or container
4. Ferns
Japanese Painted Fern
The Japanese Painted Fern creates a beautiful statement with it silver frond with a touch of blue and deep red stems.
This moderate grower gets to reach about 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide and is a great solution for any shade garden.
Here’s what you need to know about the Japanese Painted Fern:
Sizing
This moderate grower gets to reach about 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
Color
Dark green-blue fronds that fade to silver and deep red stems.
Sun
Loves part full to partial shade.
Bloom Times
Dramatic foliage color.
Watering
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil.
Pre-order today, get your plants by April 9th!
If your eager to get started, click on any of the links above to reserve your plant! We’ll make sure it gets to your closest Wasson location for pick up on April 9th. At Wasson Nursery we’re here to help you build a better backyard!
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