| I have an empty flower bed that is under two very large red leafed maples, and gets about 3 hours of morning sun. What would be good plants and shrubs to plant? |
| The possibilities are endless! - Well, almost endless. Here are some shade loving plants: camellia, azalea, rhododendron (some), crocus, grape hyacinth, hosta, primrose, pansies, violets, ferns (lots!), and astilbe. I love the effect that variegated foliage produces so I use bi-color hostas, bishop's weed and Leucothoe in my shade garden. The maple leaves will add a nice mulch layer at the end of the season and will help suppress winter weeds, so leave them in place when they fall. |
