There is always one dark spot where all plants die. We remedy the situation and introduce ten perennials that also grow in the shade.
There are endless plants for full sun - but what about plants for the shade? Although many gardens have shady corners, these are still neglected and often neglected. The inconspicuous shade bed with the right perennials can become a real eye-catcher in the garden. We have already summarized our personal top 10 of the most beautiful perennials for the shade for you.
Perfect for shady spots and still beautiful eyes? These ten perennials are perfect for turning your shade bed into a real eye-catcher.
1. Hazelroot
Beautiful foliage all year round - if you are looking for a great ground cover for the shade, hazel root (Asarum europaeum) is the right choice. Even in winter, the herbaceous perennial impresses with its glossy, dark green foliage, which often takes on a reddish hue at the edge. In addition, the hazel root smells like pepper and is a treat for all the senses.
The Günsel (Ajuga reptans) not only scores with its easy-care nature and its reliable winter hardiness, but is also a great eye-catcher. The Günsel attracts everyone's attention, especially in May and June: That's when magnificent violet flower candles decorate the dense carpet of leaves. But not only people like the bugle, bees also like to pay a visit to the perennial in the shade.
3. Elf Flower
Beauty doesn't always have to be demanding. The elven flower (Epimedium versicolor) proves this impressively: With its green-red leaves and delicate, almost fragile flowers, the elven flower is a particularly graceful perennial and has been used as a perennial since the 19th century Plant for shade bedsdeployed. Despite this, it hardly needs any maintenance and as a ground cover it is also perfect for suppressing weeds.
The monkshood (Aconitum napellus) is beautiful but not entirely harmless. With its bright blue flowers, the plant is an impressive beauty and a real bee magnet. However, people should avoid direct contact with the plant: monkshood is one of the most poisonous ornamental plants in Europe and can already cause the first symptoms of poisoning through skin contact.
5. Masterwort
The star umbel (Astrantia major) brings particularly beautiful floral decorations to the garden. With its dense, filigree umbels of flowers in soft pink or bright pink-violet, the perennial attracts everyone's attention even in the shade. The masterwort is particularly popular in natural gardens because it has a great wild perennial character.
Grass is boring? Then you haven't met the sedges (Carex) yet. These ornamental foliage plants impress with their dainty leaves and the countless variations: Whether plain green or variegated with yellow or white - thanks to their versatility, the sedges fit into almost any garden and are robust and long-lasting even in the shade.
7. Ferns
Ferns provide jungle flair and primeval forest atmosphere in the garden. The amazing plants, which have been growing on our planet for 400 million years, captivate with their characteristic delicate leaf fronds. The unusual plants feel particularly at home in the shade and are great eye-catchers.
8. Funkie
If you are looking for a plant that is particularly versatile, you cannot avoid the hosta (Hosta). With innumerable variations in leaf colour, pattern and growth form, the hosta invites you to collect it and offers something for every taste. But their usually violet or white flowers also make the perennial a welcome addition to theShade bed.
9. Christmas rose
Not only in summer can the shade bed be a great eye-catcher - even in winter, perennials like the Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) attract envious looks. The elegant Christmas rose with its white flowers blooms from November and also in snowy and cold weather. The Christmas rose is therefore particularly popular as a Christmas plant and finds a place in many gardens.
10. Magnificent Pier
It is the perennial for the shade par excellence - the magnificent pier (Astilbe x arendsii), also known as Astilbe, enchants even the darkest spot with its charm. With its large panicles of flowers, which shine in colors from white to violet, it illuminates every shady bed. At the same time, the splendor is best known for its vigorous growth and amazing longevity.
You can find the 10 best perennials for partial shade here in our special article.
