Beginner Garden for Shade. Rheinland Astilbe (Astilbe x arendsii 'Rheinland') - Monrovia - Rheinland Astilbe (Astilbe x arendsii 'Rheinland') Botanical Pronunciation:a-STIL-bee ar-END-see-eye Sunset climate zones:1 - 7, 14 - 17, 32 - 45 Growth rate:Moderate Average landscape size:Moderate, mounding grower to 2 ft. tall. Blooms:Mid-spring to summer Design IdeasPlant a large cluster of this Astilbe in a favorite shady location to show off a summertime display of clear pink, feathery plumes. Select companions that are less than two feet tall and are spreading or clumping in form to avoid competing with the erect form of the Rheinland Astilbe.
Companion PlantsSnatch up some springtime bloomers such as the white Snowdrop Windflower (Anemone sylvestris), Variegated Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor 'Variegata') and the blue star-like Maries Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus mariesii) to interplant en masse with this Astilbe's pink plumes, thus creating a gracefully undulating border.
History: The Astilbe x arendsii hybrids were developed by and named for H. Lore: Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee') - Monrovia - Black Negligee Snakeroot (Actaea simplex 'Black Negligee') Deutschland Astilbe (Astilbe x arendsii 'Deutschland') - Monrovia - Deutschland Astilbe (Astilbe x arendsii 'Deutschland') Botanical Pronunciation:a-STIL-bee ar-END-see-eye Sunset climate zones:1 - 7, 14 - 17, 32 - 45 Growth rate:Moderate Average landscape size:Mounds less than 1 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide; flowers to 2 ft. tall. Blooms:Summer Design IdeasWith its white, feathery flowers and gentle mounding form, this species of Astilbe adds particular softness to the garden. Companion PlantsThis white Astilbe looks lovely with the dramatic orange flowers and deep green leaves of Kaffir Lily (Clivia miniata 'French Hybrid') in a container placed on a patio.
History: Astilbes are grouped into the Saxifragaceae, named from the Greek for non-shining to describe the foliage. Lore: Astilbes were originally grown for the cut flower industry in both Europe and Asia. Shade Gardening Plants - Zone 7. Prime Perennials for Shady Areas | Oklahoma Gardener Web Articles. A shady garden is much more than a place that is not dominated by sun. A leafy ceiling, a soft brown floor and pretty plants that come and go with the seasons make a shade garden an irresistible spot to relax and feel the cool beauty of Mother Nature as she likes things to be. After all, if we did not need open spaces for our houses and roads, the forests that once covered the South would slowly return. Thinking of a shade garden as a small spot of forest simplifies decisions about which plants should win spaces between tree roots or perhaps in your side yard where your house casts its shadow. Beneath tall oaks, pines and poplars, nature’s version of a shade garden is planted with perennials.
Many bloom but for a short time, and a few such as ferns never bloom at all. Yet well-chosen perennials do a magical job of providing delightful splashes of color before gracefully stepping aside for the next act. Bulbs in Blue Native Wonders Green Scenes Shade Gardening Tips. View Plant | Great Plant Picks. Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ bistort mountain fleece © Richie Steffen / Great Plant Picks Outstanding Qualities This voluptuous cultivar forms a loose leafy mound to about 4 feet tall that flowers from mid-summer into autumn.
The numerous flower spikes are a bright cherry-crimson that will age to soft rose-red in full sun. Quick Facts Plant Type: mounding perennial Foliage Type: deciduous Plant Height: 4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 meters) Plant Width/Spread: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 meters) Hardiness: USDA Zones 5 to 8 Flower Color: red, rose Sun/Light Exposure: full sun to light or open shade Water Requirements: occasional watering; regular watering if grown in sandy soil Seasonal Interest: The bold foliage and flowers look great from summer through mid-autumn. Wildlife Associations: bees, butterflies Resistant to: slug Colors & Combos Great Color Contrasts: blue, burgundy, purple, yellow Great Color Partners: dark green, orange, pink, red Culture Notes Mountain fleece grows best in full sun to light or open shade.
View Plant | Great Plant Picks. Kerria japonica ‘Picta’ Japanese kerria © Pat Breen - Oregon State University© Pat Breen - Oregon State University Outstanding Qualities This subtly variegated shrub is great for brightening a shady location. The thin white leaf edge surrounds a soft gray-green center providing color with out being garish. In early spring canary yellow flowers are speckled amongst the foliage. After the leaves drop in fall slender green twigs add cheer to the winter landscape. Colors & Combos Great Plant Combinations: Hosta ‘Patriot, Aucuba japonica ‘Serratifolia’, Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis, Acer tegmentosum, Asarum caudatum Great Color Contrasts: bronze, dark green, purple Great Color Partners: white, yellow Culture Notes Kerria prefers a rich well drained soil, but will tolerate sandy soils and clay.
Full Shade Perennials and Part Shade Perennial Plants available - White Flower Farm. Rhododendron Care – Tips On How To Grow A Rhododendron Bush. By Becca Badgett (Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden) The rhododendron bush is an attractive, blooming specimen in many landscapes and is fairly low maintenance when planted properly. Growing rhododendron successfully requires the proper planting spot for the rhododendron bush.
Proper soil preparation is also necessary for the health of this acid loving plant. Soil preparation is best accomplished in autumn before planting the rhododendron in spring. When to plant rhododendron will depend on the USDA zone in which it grows. Growing rhododendron is an exacting task, but with the right soil and location, the rhododendron bush will provide an optimum performance. Unlike many blooming plants, rhododendron does not like full morning sun in winter and does best when planted in dappled shade on the north side of a building. When to Plant Rhododendron Plant the rhododendron bush in spring when danger of frost has passed. Soil Preparation for Planting Rhododendrons Caring for Rhododendrons. Astilbe - Plant Encyclopedia - BHG.com.
Care For Astilbe. View Plant | Great Plant Picks. Yucca filamentosa Adam's needle © www.sunshinehollow.com Outstanding Qualities This evergreen shrub has a strong architectural quality not often found in our Northwest gardens. Colors & Combos Great Plant Combinations: Consider using this yucca in containers where its unique texture can create dramatic contrast to other plantings. Great Color Contrasts: gold, burgundy, black Great Color Partners: dark green, chartreuse Culture Notes Yuccas adapt well to most garden soils.
Geek Notes Yucca filamentosa is native to the eastern United States and was one of the first North America plants grown in British gardens in the sixteenth century. View Plant | Great Plant Picks. Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana hardy begonia © Richie Steffen / Great Plant Picks© Richie Steffen / Great Plant Picks© Richie Steffen / Great Plant Picks Outstanding Qualities A truly hardy begonia! This herbaceous perennial has interesting bold foliage with wonderful late season flowers. Culture Notes Hardy begonia will grow best in rich well-drained soils in light, open, dappled, or deep shade. Geek Notes Native to Japan, China, and Malaysia. View Plant | Great Plant Picks. Eleutherococcus sieboldianus ‘Variegatus’ variegated five-leaf aralia © Richie Steffen / Great Plant Picks© Richie Steffen / Great Plant Picks© Richie Steffen / Great Plant Picks Outstanding Qualities The pure, clear, creamy white variegation of variegated five-leaf aralia makes it sparkle in the garden.
Its leaves are divided into five leaflets, attached like fingers in a hand and creating a fine-textured, airy effect. Colors & Combos Great Color Contrasts: black, burgundy, chartreuse Great Color Partners: dark green, white, silver Culture Notes This tough and adaptable shrub will grow in light to deep shade in well-drained soils, although it will tolerate sandy or clay soils if they are not waterlogged.