Design: Perennial Corner - Shade

Published on
April 25th, 2024

Create a vibrant perennial shade corner within your space by blending short, medium, and large varieties such as Lungwort, Brunnera, and Coral Bells. Incorporate classic favorites of variegated white/green Hosta for lush foliage contrast. For additional texture, plant an upright shrub like a Fineline Buckthorn.


Ensure thriving growth with Earl May Plant Start, fortified soil using Structure Soil Conditioner, and enriched planting conditions with Earl May Organic Planting Mix.


Two symbols, one pink and one light green, representing short perennials.

Short Perennials

  • Coral Bell
  • Lungwort
  • Japanese Forest Grass
Gray flower-like symbol representing medium height perennials.

Medium Perennials

Purple flower-like symbol representing large perennials.

Large Perennials

  • Blue Hosta
  • Tall Astilbe
  • Ligularia

Light blue foliage-like symbol representing Hostas.

Hosta

  • Variegated White/Green
  • Variegated Yellow/Green
Light green flower-like symbol representing an upright shrub.

Upright Shrub

  • Fineline Buckthorn
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Did you know? Earl May has landscape and planting services available. If you are planning on planting, see more information about how to plant trees, shrubs, perennials and more.