perennial border plants for shade
Designing a beautiful garden in a shady spot can be both rewarding and straightforward when you choose the right plants. While some gardeners may think shady borders are tricky, many stunning perennial border plants for shade are both low-maintenance and spectacular. When you select the best perennials, you’ll enjoy a tapestry of foliage and flowers year after year, transforming shaded areas into highlights of your garden.
Acanthus mollis (Bears Breeches)
Acanthus mollis, known as Bears Breeches or Oyster Plant, is a bold and striking perennial that adds a touch of elegance to NZ gardens. It features large, glossy, lobed leaves and tall flower spikes adorned with white and purple blooms in summer. This easy-care plant thrives in a variety of conditions and makes a stunning statement in shaded or partially sunny garden areas.
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Portulaca Pazzaz Sunset (Moss Rose Plant)
Portulaca Pazazz Sunset, commonly known as the Moss Rose plant, is a low-growing perennial with fabulous flowers. Bright orange and yellow flowers are produced continuously through spring and summer. There are borne off trailing, succulent stems which are host small, green leaves as it grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pazazz Sunset is commonly mass planted in borders, planted to trail over the side of wall or spill out onto a path, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container. It is well-suited to being grown in a hanging basket and being brought indoors during flowering.
