5 Gorgeous Flowers That Thrive in Shady Gardens

Some gardens don’t get constant sunlight, but they can still pop with color. These 5 flowers need less sunlight, and thrive in shaded areas.

1) Begonias

These beautiful perennial flowers come in every color except blue. Begonias thrive in the shade, and their large skirted blooms bring a striking pop of color to any garden. Plant them in hanging baskets around your back porch for gorgeous blooms at your next barbecue, or grow them in the ground in rich, moist soil.

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2) Lily-of-the-Valley

These delicate looking flowers have a powerful fragrance when they bloom. Lily-of-the-valley thrives in the northern temperature zone in shady areas, and their bell-shaped white flowers against verdant green leaves are a lovely addition to any garden.

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3) Primrose

Primrose flowers bloom in a variety of sizes and colors. They bloom throughout the summer, and even into fall in some areas. These perennials thrive in dark, wooded conditions, and continue to multiply, making them an affordable and beautiful addition to your garden.

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4) Dead Nettle

Despite the name, there’s nothing dead about this beautiful flowering plant. Dead nettle grows bright purple and pink flowers, and the light green leaves have a striking dark border. This perennial thrives in shady gardens, and spreads to three feet wide, making it great ground cover.

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5) Hydrangeas

Hydrangea plants have a massive impact, with cauliflower-sized clustered blooms in blue, purple, pink, or white. The shrub grows well in light shade, but does require light pruning and occasional feeding in addition to watering.

Annabelle Hydrangea in Gallon Containers available from Amazon