{"id":8003,"date":"2017-02-22T05:44:22","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T05:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8003"},"modified":"2017-02-15T09:37:55","modified_gmt":"2017-02-15T09:37:55","slug":"best-plants-for-damp-shade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/flowers\/best-plants-for-damp-shade\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Plants for Damp Shade"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fritilliary in damp shade<\/em><\/p>\n

Previously we looked at plants for shady areas<\/a>. Damp shade is another more specific problem area. In nature, we are likely to get damp shade in a woodland setting, with a combination of shady tree growth and a peaty soil.There is a combination of low light and potentially wet surfaces. Nevertheless, even if you have some damp shade, the following plants should work quite well.<\/p>\n

Japanese Maple<\/strong> – Acer Palmatum. Japanese maples can offer excellent colour in autumn. They also make an excellent small tree \/ shrub for the small garden. Benefits from some mulch in winter to protect from heavy frosts.<\/p>\n

Astilbe <\/strong>– False Goat’s Beard. An easy plant to grow. After flowering it’s deadseed heads are also quite attractive<\/p>\n

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Bleeding Heart – Dicentra Spectabilis<\/strong>. A lovely plant with delicate shaped flowers in Spring. Dies back in mid summer. Don’t forget where you planted it. Dicentra Spectabilis<\/a><\/p>\n

Clematis\u00c2\u00a0 ‘Kasmu’<\/strong> Ideal for planting at the base of a shrub of tree. This clematis will grow up through the shrub offering wonderful flowers from July onwards.<\/p>\n

Clematis Montana<\/strong> – likes to keep its roots cool, so damp shade helps here.Use a good Foliar feed<\/a> every 7-10 days and a good root drenching weekly.<\/p>\n

Lilly of the Valley<\/strong> – A lovely delicate white carpet flower. The main thing is it likes permanently moist soil<\/p>\n

Fritilliary<\/strong>. The fritilliary is another flower which likes and needs a damp soil. Will flower fine in shade. Important it never dries out.<\/p>\n

Hydrangea Serrata<\/strong> – a lovely compact Hydrangea<\/p>\n

Cowslips \/ Primulas<\/strong>. Primulas do well in cool damp conditions, flowering in spring and also later in autumn. E.g. Primula viallii is a great plant for damp shade with wonderful purple flowers.<\/p>\n

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