They'll be just fine in the shade.
Thompson also suggests planting bleeding hearts in low-sunlight areas around your garden. These beautiful perennial flowers, named for their distinct, heart-like shape, bloom in the spring with striking pink and white blossoms.
Though romantic in their appearance, these plants are hardy and versatile—as long as you meet their basic needs."They prefer well-drained soil and can be grown in containers or directly in the ground," says Thompson.Rhododendrons produce beautiful red, pink, white, or purple flowers in the spring, making them another colorful addition to your flower garden.
As Meager notes, rhododendrons love growing in partial or dappled shade rather than full sunlight, so they should perform well with just a few hours of morning sunlight and then shade in the afternoon. "The main tricks to growing rhododendrons are soil and drainage," Meager says, adding that they need acidic soil."Ensure the site where you grow rhododendrons doesn't hold water for too long. They have relatively sensitive roots, so too much water-logging can kill them."Browallias are another type of perennial flower that prefer sun-dappled shade.
"They are also popular as ornamental plants due to their long blooming period and wide range of colors. Browallias are an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance flower with long-lasting blooms," she tells
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