Shade Gardens, Spring Gardens, Plant Combinations
Bring spring to life with a luminous trio that glows in shade. The chartreuse foliage of Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’ (Bleeding Heart) sets the stage, its pink heart-shaped flowers nodding above a carpet of sky blue Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not) and the rich violet of Phlox stolonifera (Creeping Phlox). Soft color and pollinator appeal meet in one easy combination.
If your shady border needs sparkle, this mix delivers weeks of interest with almost no fuss. Gold Heart lights up dim corners, Forget-me-nots weave a gentle sea of blue, and Creeping Phlox fills gaps with evergreen mats and late spring flowers. Together they create a joyful woodland look that invites bees and early butterflies.
This glowing trio turns a simple shady nook into a spring jewel box that stays handsome into summer. Shade Garden – Best Plants, Design Recipes, Care Essentials
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart' (Bleeding Heart) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Myosotis sylvatica (Wood Forget-Me-Not) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Phlox stolonifera (Creeping Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
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