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Posted by mikeyboy (My Page) on

Sat, Apr 11, 09 at 2:13

I was planning to buy rhodas and azaleas for my garden. What are other popular pretty looking shrubs that you can easily find at local nurseries, Home Depot or Lowes?

Same question for small tree that grows well in the shade.

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Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 11, 09 at 12:49

Where are you? What is appropriate to suggest will depend heavily on your location and climate.

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Posted by imahockeymom SW Mich--Zone 5 (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 11, 09 at 21:23

certain hydrangeas do well in shade

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Posted by novice_2009 zone 6 (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 25, 09 at 23:38

It's so hard to find pretty things, especially shrubs to grow in shady areas. Hydraneas do well, but not a shrub. It always says full sun- not the afternoon shady sun I have. If you find any- let me know!!!!
I do recommend ferns, autumn fern is an evergreen.

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Posted by poodlepup (My Page) on
Fri, May 1, 09 at 12:36

Hebe & Abutilon unless you have a lot of freezing

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Posted by kbcherokee Z6b Pa. (My Page) on
Wed, May 6, 09 at 20:31

Ninebark (Physocarpus) and Mock orange (Philadelphus) are native plants that will grow in some shade. You could also look for Hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea) which is native also. There are many different cultivars ranging from 3 ft to 10 ft.You might need to check at a local nursery for the hydrangea.
Rhododendron and azalea both like morning sun.

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Posted by chezmoose z4/5 MI (My Page) on
Mon, May 18, 09 at 15:36

Japanese Kerria. I've never seen them at HD or Lowes, but many local nurseries carry them.

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Posted by bobs2 z7/8 (My Page) on
Thu, May 21, 09 at 23:11

I have had very good luck with Acuba japonica grown in shade. I think the variegated varieties are nice because they add some color to shady spots.

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Posted by shadara 5b-6a (My Page) on
Mon, May 25, 09 at 14:11

Still researching my latest find... Frosty Pearl Euonymus 'Duncata variegated vegeta' but simply THRILLED so far! It's gorgeous!

It likes shade, likes it on the dry side, and will have color year round via foliage and berries. I planted mine next to the basement breakwall hoping that it grows/climbs more "up" than "out".

Here is a link that might be useful: Frosty Pearl Thread

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