Comments on: Flowering shrubs for shade: Top picks for the garden and yard

By: Sriram Chandra

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:58:04 +0000

Thank you, found the information very useful

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By: Mark Shain

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:56:46 +0000

This is an excellent list! Thank you for compiling it.

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By: Jessica Walliser

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:20:08 +0000

In reply to Sasha.

Hi Sasha. Any of the shrubs recommended in this article should thrive in your garden. I’m also zone 5 (Pennsylvania) and grow all of them in my garden.

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By: Jessica Walliser

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:08:17 +0000

In reply to Cheryl.

I suggest an oakleaf hydrangea, a Virginia sweetspire (Itea), or a rhododendron. All of which can stay outdoors for the winter, even in a pot. Wrapping the exterior of the pot with a few layers of bubblewrap in the winter will help insulate the roots.

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By: Jessica Walliser

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:01:31 +0000

In reply to Terry Machowski.

Yes, I think an oakleaf hydrangea would do quite nicely in those conditions. Another option to consider would be bottlebrush buckeyes. Be careful if you have deer, though, as they are quite fond of oakleaf hydrangeas.

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By: Terry Machowski

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:01:27 +0000

Our property is in MI very close to Lake Michigan – zone 6b the maps say. The soil is pretty much sand. The oakleaf hydrangea sounds amazing but the area gets very little sun. Would you recommend them for this area? They seem to be a bit pricey and I would hate to spend the money and have them die. Thanks for the help and any ideas.

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By: Cheryl

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:50:25 +0000

Hi everyone. I want to plant something big and showy in a large pot outside. I am in an apartment. Zone 5. Michigan. Deep shade. What does anyone suggest? A tree or shrub? Maybe a mountain laurel or hydrangea? It would benin a container. I could take it in in winter. Thank you.

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By: Sasha

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:28:54 +0000

I have an area along a fence that is consistently in shade throughout the day. We are in Toronto, which I believe is zone 5 or 6? and our soil has lots of clay.
Is there a flowering shrub that would do well in these conditions?
Thanks,
Sasha

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By: Jessica Walliser

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:45:05 +0000

In reply to dee.

It might take a year or two for them to bloom, but then you’ll have flowers for many years thereafter.

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By: dee

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 23:26:27 +0000

I planted 2 panicle hydrangea in May of this year and wondering if they will produce flowers this year

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