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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Teresa Conway

11 part-shade perennials – reliable picks for your backyard

Candelabra Primulas growing in a streamside garden in late May.

Shaded spots are among the more forgotten areas in a backyard, but there is always a plant to hand no matter what your situation. When it comes to part-shade/part-sun areas, the choice on offer is thankfully abundant.

I'm a perennial girl through and through, for me they make sense for most garden-situations. Whilst annuals have their place when it comes to adding an extra wow-factor to your backyard, in order to get real long lasting and low-maintenance color, a wealth of perennial planting is a good thing to aim for.

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