Regional Gardening, Best Shrubs, Mid-Atlantic Gardening
Shade gardens can appear like a planting challenge for some gardeners. They might not know the wide variety of gorgeous shade-loving plants that will thrive in filtered light or deep shade.
How do you define shade? Generally, a full-shade garden receives less than 2 hours of light daily. A part shade garden receives between 2 and 6 hours of sunlight and is shaded for the rest of the day.
Below is the list of shrub species and cultivars that are shade tolerant and will add beautiful color in the shady corners of your Mid-Atlantic garden. As you will note, some are top performers and have received prestigious awards.
When choosing plants, remember to pay attention to their foliage to create combinations of long-lasting appeal. While most shrubs produce flowers, paying particular attention to their foliage will ensure an attractive planting all season.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 6 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
Selecting the right shrub variety might be daunting for Mid Atlantic gardeners. If you are looking for beautiful, low-maintenance and hardy plants that thrive in the Mid Atlantic region, you may want to review the guides below. They will assist you in finding the top performing shrubs that are perfectly suited to your garden.
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| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 6 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
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Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
