Plants for a shady corner!

What I've done in one of my large containers is planted a hardy fuchsia deeply and then filled it with bluebells. This way you have spring/summer and autumn interest. Also having the bulbs above the fuchsia gives a little more frost protection for the winter. Don't use a cheap plastic container though as these offer no protection at all.

 

ferns are really good and with hosta

 

http://plantsforshade.co.uk/

Used them a few times, great suppliers.

Oh, and despite what Monty Don says, hellebore do great in shade.

 

Thanks guys! Really fancy trying ferns and Hostas after seeing those pics by @Spruce

 

Fern wise, try Dryopteris affinis ‘Cristata’ aka "The King", its a nice big, strong evergreen fern. I cut back the old fronds in spring otherwise they can look a bit tatty.

Also, Dryopteris are good for pots as they dont mind drier conditions which is why they are called DRYopteris.

 

This has really made me think My front garden is north facing and in shade. Off to research pots and plants many thanks
Andre

 

GC members have given lots of ideas already . I really like pale coloured fuchsias in the shade as they brighten up what can be a gloomy area. Also white flowers are nice.....some hardy geraniums grow well in shade. I've got Geranium Sanguineum Album in a container which has done well.

 

yes a cracker choice fern fuchsia

hawks head being a good hardy variety

 

I shall have to look out for that

 

Yep Hawkshead is lovely.

 

Hawkshead is a brilliant choice as it's the only white fuchsia that really does stay white, it doesn't go pink at all, and it seems to sparkle in the shade.