I have an area that is direct sun for the first half of the day and I planted a ruby slippers hydrangea there along w my hostas. I also planted 2 crab apple trees. When the trees get larger the area will be full shade almost all day, with maybe only a couple hours of sun. The hydrangea is currently doing well here, and is blooming. It has doubled in size since I planted it last spring (2014). I am wondering if long term the shrub will like this location? I don't mind if it only blooms sparsely as long as it does get a few blooms on it. The area should still get bright light. Will it do ok here, or should I move it before it gets too large? What kind of shrubs could I choose that will like mostly shade? I thought about japanese maples but I think they would get too large for where I want to put them. any thoughts?
