Shade Perennial
Thursday, July 17th, 2008Shade Perennial
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24 Pinellia Green Dragon shade perennial aroid easy fun $14.99 |
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12 plants Columbine shade some sun perennial favorite! $19.99 |
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Wildflower Seeds 1000+ Partial Shade $2.99 Our wildflower mixes are specially formulated to provide waves of beautiful color and low-maintenance beauty. For best results, sow directly into garden after all danger of frost. A light application of fertilizer and mulch can be beneficial. Water lightly and frequently during germination of the seed, than water as needed. Grows 3-4 feet tall. Seed includes annuals/biennials/perennials including;… |
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Foxglove Excelsior Hybrid Mix 100 Seeds-Digitalis $0.99 DIGITALIS: Digitalis is a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and biennials that are commonly called foxgloves. The scientific name means “finger-like” and refers to the ease with which a flower of Digitalis purpurea can be fitted over a human fingertip. The flowers are produced on a tall spike, are tubular, and vary in colour with species, from purple to pink, white, and… |
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‘Sunset’ Chrysanthemum – 200 Seeds – Fiery Shades! $2.79 * Chrysanthemum carinatum Sunset Hardy Annual Position: Full sun Height: 24 inches Germination: Easy Aftercare: Easy Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower Description Chrysanthemum Sunset Seeds- Vibrant single blooms burst into a delightful range of fiery shades of red, orange and apricot. Easy to grow for brightening your borders or vases indoors from early summer through to the first frosts. Sowin… |
How to Garden in Sun Or Shade
Sun vs Shade
Taking time to choose the right plants for specific conditions in your garden will greatly improve your garden’s overall look and feel, and will cut down on overall maintenance and watering requirements.
Determine which areas of your yard receive a lot of sun, or tend to be more shady. Especially note the times of day, and how long each area remains in shade or how many hours of sun it receives. Try to select plants that fit your gardens natural growing conditions.
The amount of sun an area receives is measured in hours. For instance, a “full sun” area would receive 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day.
Partial sun would be about 4 hours of sun per day. Also, there is a difference between morning sun and afternoon sun. Morning sun areas tend to provide a cooler environment, whereas afternoon sun is generally much hotter.
Filtered sun is an area with both sun and shade in roughly equal amounts. An example would be areas beneath large trees that have open canopies.
Partial shade, will receive about 1 to 3 hours of sunlight per day.
Full shade, are areas of your garden that never receive any direct sunlight. The north side of fences or walls, or areas beneath trees with heavy or dense canopies would be considered full shade areas.
Each plant, available at your local garden center or nursery, will have a tag that describes the basic growing and care requirements for that particular plant.
Most often, the plant’s tag will include plant name and variety, such as: Shasta Daisy – Alaska. The type of plant: Perennial. Height at maturity: 2′ to 4′ tall. Width at maturity: 18″ to 24″ wide. and Spacing: 18″ to 24″ apart. Spacing, is the recommended distance between plants when you first plant them in the ground, taking into account the eventual size at maturity.
Tip: Spacing plants a little closer together than recommended at the time of planting, will tend to give a more immediate fullness to your garden, as well as when the garden matures. This technique works well with flowering plants, such as annuals and perennials.
The plant tag will also include the light requirements, such as “full sun” for the Shasta Daisy, or “partial shade” for plants that require shade during the hottest part of the day.
Tip: In general, if the light requirements listed for a plant contain the word “sun” (i.e., “full sun”, “partial sun”, etc.), the plant requires some amount of direct sunlight per day. If the light requirement uses the term “shade” (i.e., “light shade”, “full shade”, etc.), then it would be a shade-loving plant.
There are many plants available today that will accept a wide range of growing conditions. Your local nursery will have plant types and varieties that are perfectly suited for your region’s growing conditions.
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24 Pinellia Green Dragon shade perennial aroid easy fun $14.99 |
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12 plants Columbine shade some sun perennial favorite! $19.99 |
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solomon’s seal, SHADE PERENNIAL, 10 seeds! GroCo $1.40 |
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solomon’s seal, SHADE PERENNIAL, 10 seeds! GroCo $1.40 |
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‘Fire Chief’ Coral Bells – Heuchera – Shade Perennial $9.99 |
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Japanese Painted Fern Shade Perennial RED Variegation! $13.99 |
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solomon’s seal, SHADE PERENNIAL, 10 seeds! GroCo $1.40 |
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solomon’s seal, SHADE PERENNIAL, 10 seeds! GroCo $1.40 |
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Lily of the Valley 15 Seeds-Convallaria-Shade Perennial $4.99 |
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Lenten Rose 20 seedlings – Helleborus – Shade Perennial $12.99 |
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‘Delta Dawn’ Hosta – Shade Perennial $8.99 |
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solomon’s seal, SHADE PERENNIAL, 10 seeds! GroCo $1.40 |
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Heuchera ‘Amber Waves’ Coral Bells Shade Perennial $8.00 |
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Heuchera ‘Berry Smoothie’ Coral Bells Shade Perennial $8.00 |
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Heuchera ‘Electric Lime’ Coral Bells Shade Perennial $8.00 |
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Heuchera ‘Georgia Peach’ Coral Bells Shade Perennial $8.00 |
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Heuchera ‘Midnight Bayou’ Coral Bells. Shade Perennial $8.00 |
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Wildflower Seeds 1000+ Partial Shade $2.99 Our wildflower mixes are specially formulated to provide waves of beautiful color and low-maintenance beauty. For best results, sow directly into garden after all danger of frost. A light application of fertilizer and mulch can be beneficial. Water lightly and frequently during germination of the seed, than water as needed. Grows 3-4 feet tall. Seed includes annuals/biennials/perennials including;… |
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Foxglove Excelsior Hybrid Mix 100 Seeds-Digitalis $0.99 DIGITALIS: Digitalis is a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and biennials that are commonly called foxgloves. The scientific name means “finger-like” and refers to the ease with which a flower of Digitalis purpurea can be fitted over a human fingertip. The flowers are produced on a tall spike, are tubular, and vary in colour with species, from purple to pink, white, and… |
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‘Sunset’ Chrysanthemum – 200 Seeds – Fiery Shades! $2.79 * Chrysanthemum carinatum Sunset Hardy Annual Position: Full sun Height: 24 inches Germination: Easy Aftercare: Easy Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower Description Chrysanthemum Sunset Seeds- Vibrant single blooms burst into a delightful range of fiery shades of red, orange and apricot. Easy to grow for brightening your borders or vases indoors from early summer through to the first frosts. Sowin… |
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16 each: Ace Landscaper Grass Seed (N71386) $117.21 Sold as 16 each. 55.0% Annual Ryegrass, 24.0% Perennial Ryegrass, 10.0% Creeping Red Fescue, 6.0% Kentucky Bluegrass, 5.0% Chewings Fescue. Provides rapid establishment of large areas at modest cost. Performs well in full sun or partial shade. Excellent for overseeding existing lawns which have suffered severe damage. Bagged. 3 Lb.; 750 Sq Ft New Lawn, 1500Sq Ft Existing Lawn. Manufacturer number:… |
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The New Encyclopedia of Hostas $29.69 The lush, sculptural hosta is loved by gardeners for its ability to both combine well with other plants and project a strong presence when planted alone. The New Encyclopedia of Hostas—the second edition of Diana Grenfell and Michael Shadrack’s classic work—provides growth and cultivation information for seven hundred cultivated hostas. Detailed, easy-to-read descriptions include growing tips,… |
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Timber Press Pocket Guide to Hostas (Timber Press Pocket Guides) $10.56 Boasting diverse leaf shape, size, color, and texture, it is no wonder that hostas continue to reign as the most popular perennial plants in North America. Not only are they the supreme plant for shade, but they also can be used in the landscape either as striking specimen plantings or as accommodating companion plants. Few pests bother them, and little maintenance is required, making hostas even … |
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Pocket Guide to Shade Perennials (Timber Press Pocket Guides) $5.21 Shady corners in gardens, long considered difficult sites, provide superb growing conditions for hundreds of unique and diverse plants, including some with gorgeous flowers. Moving beyond the traditional hostas and ferns, the Timber Press Pocket Guide to Shade Perennials provides descriptions of more than 1000 readily available species and cultivars that will enliven and thrive in the shade garden… |