Spectacular Hanging Plants That Do Well In Shade

Next begin planting shade flowers in hanging baskets according to the desired visual design.

Hanging plants that do well in shade. While some hanging basket flowers for shade will do best in full shade others may need some sunlight in order to bloom well. Coleus is one of the few plants that genuinely thrive in partial sun. The most beneficial spot would be ones that face either the East or the North.

While some hostas tolerate sun those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking and longest-lasting leaves. Dense leafy clumps make way for stems of blossoms that rise up to three feet above the prized foliage. Known commonly as lungwort pulmonaria has a reputation for being one of the easiest low-light perennial plants for shade.

Coleus is ideal for containers hanging baskets and window boxes. Even plants like hosta which are usually focal points in the landscape can be grown in containers. Most coleus plants like shade and work well indoors.

Rosemary can be such a versatile part of your landscape. Maintaining this balance is important. Rosemary - whether its a variety that grows upright or spills like ivy - makes a great ornamental addition to large containers and hanging baskets.

This climbing evergreen is native to the Caribbean and Central America where it clambers up. These colorful perennials put on a spring show with pink purple or white flowers. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color.

No best of shade list would be complete without hostas. As if the soaring spikes of flowers in deep colors of purple pink blue and white arent enough to warrant planting delphinium the plants taller varieties reaching around 6 feet tall can also provide some shade to your deck or patio space. Low light plants like astilbe make excellent porch plants for shade.