If you own a rather shady garden, you don't have to do without beautiful flowering plants. In fact, the choice between suitable species is quite large, only the lilac (bot. Syringa) is not one of them. You'd better find a sunny spot for this one.
Lilacs do very poorly in shade
Lilac is not a shade plant
The various types and varieties of lilac do not feel comfortable in the shade and should therefore not be planted in such a place. Depending on the variety, only so-called noble lilacs tolerate a light, partially shaded location, while wild lilacs should always be in the sun if possible - at least six hours a day. You will notice that it may be too dark for your lilac in its place. on these marks:
- Lilacs bloom little or not at all
- develops a lot of foliage
- sometimes the leaves can also turn yellow
- growth also falters in very dark locations
- or the lilac grows very slowly
These flowering shrubs are suitable for a shady location
But which plants are suitable for a shady garden if lilacs are out of the question? The following species, for example, are just as floriferous and easy to care for:
- Rhododendron: ideal for shady locations with acidic soil, beautiful flowers
- Hydrangeas and climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea): easy-care shrubs, not all varieties are hardy
- Yew (Taxus): many species and varieties with different growth forms, poisonous!
- Elderberry (Sambucus): You can make juice and jelly from the berries
- Cornelian cherry (Cornus): small trees, some of whose fruits can also be cooked into jam or jelly
- Magnificent bell (Enkianthus campanulatus): flowers reminiscent of lilies of the valley, beautiful autumn colours, needs acidic soil
- Daphne: flowers very early in the year, fragrant - and poisonous!
- Witch hazel (Hamamelis): flowers in winter, beautiful autumn colours
- Laurel rose (Kalmia): evergreen heather plant, flowers are similar to those of rhododendrons
- Ranunculus shrub (Kerria japonica): very robust, choose an unfilled variety for the shade
- Kolkwizia: about two to three meters high, very rich in flowers
- Snowball (Viburnum): not all varieties tolerate shade, so pay attention to the label!
- Pipe tree (Philadelphus coronarius): the yellow-leaved forms are particularly beautiful in the shade
- Barberry (Berberis): mostly evergreen varieties, beautiful yellow flowers
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To brighten up a shady corner of the garden, consider planting shrubs and perennials with bright flowers and variegated (i.e. yellow or variegated) foliage.