A colorful flower bed only blooms in sun-drenched corners? We'll tell you which plants thrive in the shade and penumbra.
Plants for the shade
Not everyone has a south-facing balcony or garden, which does not mean that the owner has to do without beautiful flowers! These plants add a splash of color to any shade garden.
Penumbra
Not all plants need a lot of sun, some are satisfied with a partially shaded location. The following are also satisfied with a few hours of sun a day:
- anemone
- Fenugreek
- thimble
- ivy
- Monkshood
- Bluebells
- Toad lily
- Star cones
- forget Me Not
- violet
shadow
Even without the sun, a garden does not have to live a bleak existence. The following perennials, ground cover plants etc. can be used as shade plants:
- Funkien
- fern
- Elf flower
- Fat man
- hydrangea
- Forest marbles
- Silver candle
- Woodruff
- Waldsteinie
- Liverwort
The following are suitable as ground cover plants in shade or partial shade: the elf flower, the sturdy man, the forest stone and ivy. Nothing is lost even in the shady location under trees, even if they require a lot of space. Ferns, sparks and also the elf flower fit perfectly into this environment.
Video tip: This is the best way to cut hydrangeas!
Shadow vegetables
Plants with their colorful flowers and green leaves are a feast for the eyes, no question! But not only shrubs, shrubs and grasses thrive in a shady spot. Some vegetables do not resent a shade garden! So if you want a small vegetable garden, you should remember these varieties well:
- Swiss chard
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- Brussels sprouts
- Peas
- radish
- Carrots
- Beetroot
- Kohlrabi
- spinach
Tip: You should plant this with radishes and keep this in mind when planting kohlrabi.
If you don't have a lot of space in the garden or on the balcony, we will show you here how a raised bed works on the balcony and what you should pay attention to when filling the raised bed. More tips and tricks for garden design and terrace design can be found here!