Fill your containers and hanging baskets with these colorful plants and flowers perfect for shade gardening. by jill staake on may 6, 2015 the wonderful thing about container gardening is that it allows you to have a garden just about anywhere, including balconies, porches, and patios.. With drooping, pencil-thin stems in sections that look like grains, this tropical succulent is a great plant for hanging containers in the mildest of climates. it needs full to part shade, plus well-drained soil. keep water even during spring and summer, but don�t allow plants to sit in standing water.. Shade gardens can be plenty cheerful, whether you use flowering plants or foliage plants.before discussing the plants with which you can populate your shady nook in style, however, let's learn what exactly constitutes a "shaded" area and, more specifically, an area "partially" shaded..
Combine several different coleus plants with wildly contrasting colors for a dramatic effect in containers and garden beds. this attractive perennial is only hardy to zone 11, so it is typically grown as an annual in cold climates.. Foxglove (digitalis): consider the compact varieties for containers: foxy, excelsior, and gloxiniiflora are in the 2- to 3-foot range. foxglove is hardy in zones 4 to 8. hosta, or plantain lily: this is a great plant for containers in the shade. grow hosta for its big oval or heart-shaped leaves in deep green, chartreuse, and many other shades.. Heucheras, also known as coral bells, are great perennial container garden plants for shade. they are gorgeous and almost indestructible and come in a huge array of colors. although they thrive in the shade, most coral bells will also tolerate some sun and are drought tolerant..
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