Not all plants grow in sunlight, many in fact need shaded areas to grow. Let's see together the 7 most beautiful
Contrary to popular belief, not all plants need sun to thrive. There are some plants that prefer theshadow, partial or total, to thrive and express all their splendor.
This will allow you to beautify your garden or your balcony, even if they are in areas sheltered from the sun. Furthermore, the plants that grow in the shade are characterized by very strong colors, which makes them very charming and suitable for any type of balcony or garden decoration. (Read also: Black thumb proof plants: they are hardy and don't need sunlight)
Here are the 7 most beautiful plants which grow perfectly in the shade and which you should plant or cultivate if you have a balcony or garden facing north or otherwise with little sun.
Index
Wood spurge
Although there are many varieties of this plant, "wood spurge" (Euphorbia amygdaloides Rubra ') is one of the most fascinating. THE lime green flowers they will sprout from the first days of spring, offering a delicate contrast to its dark green leaves. Wood spurge is perfect for growing in tree-lined gardens, especially around edges where there is a lot of sprawling growth.
Hellebore
Hellebore (Helleborus) is a shade-growing plant that blooms in late winter or early spring. Its flowers, depending on the variety, can be white, pink, red, green, black or yellow. This plant reaches a maximum height of about 30 cm.
Iris
Iris (Iris) is a plant with a jaw-dropping charm that grows particularly well in the shade and cool of trees, and is loved for its evergreen foliage and dull blue flowers.
Campanula
Campanula (Campanula persicifolia) is a herbaceous perennial plant, belonging to the Campanulaceae family. This plant tends to grow in borders, in both full and partial shade conditions, and is loved for the splendid color of its flowers.
Snowdrop
As one of the most iconic winter flowers, snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is famous for its strenuous resistance to cold conditions. These flowers thrive in full shade and love cold, wet soil conditions.
Begonia
Begonia (Begonia cucullata) grows perfectly in the shade, so choose a spot in the garden where your begonia is out of direct sunlight and she will pay you back by giving you beautiful pink leaves.
Hydrangeas
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Among the ornamental plants that prefer shade, a special mention deserves the hydrangea, which, with its colors, is able to make balconies and gardens shine in a unique way. The PH of the soil is fundamental for hydrangea: for the H. macrophylla and H. serrata varieties, in fact, the color of the flowers will vary according to the degree of acidity of the soil.
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