BEST 7 FLOWERS THAT LOVE TO GROW IN SHADE

These are the best flowers that thrive in shade

They love growing in shaded areas, under low-light conditions, under trees or the shade of bigger plants. They are great as fillers or ground covers in landscaping.

FLOWERS THAT GROW IN SHADE

1. SALVIA
   • Grows from seeds
   • Lasts all year
2. CINERARIA
   • Grows from seeds
   • Suitable for colder weather
3. GERBERA
   • Buy or divide existing plant
   • Blooms all throught the season
4. GERANIUM
   • Grow from seeds or cuttings
   • Lasts throughout the year, thrives more in colder weather
5. DIANTHUS
   • Grow from seeds, cuttings can be propagated too
   • Lasts all year and flowers profusely
   • Grows in full sun too
6. BEGONIA
   • Grows from cuttings and seeds too
   • Behaves like a succulent
   • Flowers all year
7. IMPATIENS
   • Grows from seeds or cuttings
   • Flowers profusely in winters and sparingly in summers

GROWTH & CARE TIPS FOR FLOWERS GROWING IN SHADE

• Water sparingly, in the morning. Too much standing water can kill the plants.
• If growing in pots, check drainage first.
• Keep them clean to avoid insects and fungal diseases.
• Don’t over-fertilise.
• Keep them well-ventilated.
• Make sure the soil is sandy for better growth and more flowers.
• Deadhead regularly to promote blooming.