What are some shade-tolerant courtyard plants
You may not know about the shade-tolerant courtyard plants and the full range of green plants suitable for courtyards, which will certainly help you. Let's learn about it together!
In the green space of the courtyard, there will always be some places where the light is not so bright. What shade-tolerant plants can be planted in these places with insufficient light? Today, I will introduce several shade-tolerant plants to you. They can grow normally even in the dim corners. They are: Cimicifuga racemosa, Dicentra spectabilis, Dendrobium, Hosta, Chaenomeles speciosa, Heuchera, Halesia diptera, Hydrangea macrophylla, Fatsia japonica, and金银花 (Honeysuckle).
Cimicifuga racemosa
Cimicifuga racemosa has soft branches and leaves, with a thin conical inflorescence. The small flowers are fine and dense, resembling tiny pearls before they bloom, and fluffy like mist when in full bloom, cute and ethereal!
Cimicifuga racemosa prefers a semi-shady environment with low light requirements. When we plant it, we should choose places like corners of walls, under trees, or balconies without sunlight. Cimicifuga racemosa is cold-tolerant and can survive in temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius in winter. However, it is difficult to maintain it when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius in summer, so it is important to cool, shade, and improve ventilation.
Dicentra spectabilis
Dicentra spectabilis is a shade-tolerant perennial herbaceous plant. It is one of the popular flowers on the internet and has a unique appearance, making it very eye-catching. Dicentra spectabilis is an extremely cold-tolerant ornamental plant and can survive in temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius in winter.
When in bloom, the small pouches are strung together, exquisitely charming, colorful, and particularly beautiful. Having a pot of it on the balcony can be as beautiful as a full balcony of flowers. This is the charm of Dicentra spectabilis. Although it is not a peony, its name contains the two characters of "peony," which shows people's recognition and love for its appearance.
Dendrobium
Dendrobium is a perennial plant of the genus Dendrobium in the Orchidaceae family, a typical shade-tolerant flower, and also a relatively easy-to-care-for orchid. It prefers to grow in a warm, comfortable, humid, and semi-shady environment. Dendrobium is mainly composed of succulent stems, section by section, as thick as a middle finger, leaves like bamboo, and flower spikes that shoot out from between the leaves and stems. Generally, each flower spike produces seven or eight flowers, and each flower consists of five or six petals in colors such as pink-purple, light yellow, and pink-white, which are fresh, elegant, and ethereal. Regardless of the color, they all have high ornamental value.
What are some shade-tolerant courtyard plants
Hosta
Hosta is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers shady and moist environments and is cold-tolerant. The flowers are single or in clusters of 2-3, white, and fragrant. Hosta does not tolerate strong sunlight and can easily get sunburned and develop dry edges when placed in direct sunlight outside in the summer. To care for Hosta, it is important to keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. During the growing season, it can be supplemented with a multi-element compound fertilizer and exposed to some weak sunlight to ensure it blooms smoothly, providing a high ornamental value.
Chaenomeles speciosa
Chaenomeles speciosa is a very shade-tolerant and cold-tolerant variety, making it suitable for planting in northern courtyards. It also blooms every spring with bright and abundant flowers, making it highly ornamental during the blooming period. It consumes a lot of nutrients during its growth, so it is recommended to apply additional fertilizer to ensure sufficient nutrients.
Heuchera
Heuchera, also known as coral bells, is a member of the Saxifragaceae family and a perennial herbaceous plant. It is shade-tolerant and cold-tolerant and can be cultivated in the Northeast. Even in an environment of minus 15 degrees Celsius, it still grows well. It blooms between April and September, with small and beautiful flowers that look like a string of little bells, hence the name coral bells.