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Homes & Gardens
Jill Morgan

Best bulbs for shade – 6 delicate blooms to brighten dark corners

Glory of the snow.

The best bulbs for shade can transform even the dingiest parts of your garden. These tiny powerhouses of the plant world will thrive in spots the sun seldom reaches, radiating life and color with their cheery blooms.

While many flower bulbs adore full sun, there are several that prefer living life on the darker side, happy in the shade cast by neighbouring buildings, shrubs and trees. Where temperatures are lower and the soil often damp, planting these bulbs will mean they can quietly take over borders, pots and grassy areas providing glorious seasonal displays.

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