Love shade flowers that don't need sunlight to bloom

Love shade flowers

Many flowers require lots of sunlight and add a burst of color. However, there are many wonderful plants that prefer shade and still produce beautiful flowers. These plants will survive and thrive where there is no direct sunlight but bloom with bright, vibrant colors. Additionally, these shade-loving flowers come in many colors and other qualities. While some plants are small and close to the ground, others grow relatively large.

The following shade-loving flowers will help transform your shady spot from a problem area to the envy of the neighborhood.

1. Coral beads

Coral beads are easy to grow and care for as long as they have well-drained, humus soil and partial shade. They bloom from spring to early summer and range in color from white to pink, orange, or red.

2. Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are beautiful flowering shrubs that come in many colors and shapes. They are famous for their large and showy flowers that last from summer to fall.

3. Astilbe

Astilbe is an excellent choice for adding color and texture to a shady garden. They thrive in partial shade but can handle heavy shade as well.

4. Impatiens

Impatiens are well-loved annual shade-loving flowers for their vibrant blooms in various colors. Even in deep shade, these plants will bloom to their full potential. Conversely, too much light will cause them to wilt.

5. Bleeding heart

In spring, bleeding heart blooms with curved stems of heart-shaped flowers. Its flowering period can be hampered by excessive heat and sunlight.

6. Rhododendrons

Rhododendrons have different flower shapes such as tubular, funnel, or bell-shaped. Some of them are fragrant, others are not.

7. Lungwort

Lungwort plants thrive in shady locations, especially in part sun or full shade. They can tolerate some bright light in early spring, but they don't like harsh direct sun in hot weather, which can damage their leaves and flowers.

8. Fuchsia

Fuchsia requires moist but well-drained soil, moderate temperatures, and high humidity. They are a fantastic choice for shady garden beds, pots, and hanging baskets.

9. Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley has slender stems and white, bell-shaped flowers hanging from green, oval leaves. To grow lilies of the valley in your garden, provide moist, well-drained, and acidic soil.

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