Which Shrubs Do Well in Shade?

15 Shrubs for Shade Gardens
  • Oakleaf Hydrangea. For a nearly carefree shrub, you can't beat this native hydrangea. ...
  • 'Pink Charm' Mountain Laurel. ...
  • Rhododendron. ...
  • Opening Day Doublefile Viburnum. ...
  • Virginia Sweetspire. ...
  • Camellia. ...
  • Serviceberry. ...
  • Japanese Pieris.

What Bush likes the shade?

Azalea/Rhododendron- Rhododendrons and azaleas are probably some of the most popular and best loved of the shade shrubs. They not only thrive in shade but also seem to harmonize with it. These shade-loving shrubs are loved for their colorful blooms and interesting, evergreen foliage.

What grows well in shade under trees?

What Plants Do Best in Shade?
  1. Shade Loving Shrubs. Azaleas and Rhododendrons. These acid-loving shrubs thrive in USDA zones six through nine. ...
  2. Foliage Bushes. Japanese Maples. ...
  3. Groundcovers. Anemone. ...
  4. Perennials. Wild columbine. ...
  5. Annuals. Impatiens.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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