Light levels vary from garden to garden, but shade is inevitable in all but the sunniest of spaces. But whether you’re faced with a dark and gloomy corner or an entire garden constantly in shade from trees or neighbouring buildings, choose a shade-loving perennial, and it needn’t be all doom and gloom.
Lack of sunlight can make shady areas and north-facing gardens a challenge, but there are many perennials that love these dark and sometimes damp conditions. And spring is a great time to plant shade-loving perennials, allowing time for them to settle in and develop strong root systems before the heat of summer arrives.
