Re : Dry shade beds
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re : Dry shade beds
- From: G* C*
- Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 09:47:42 +0200
I don't remember who asked about dry shade plants, but anyway, I hope this
will help a lot of people. I garden since 1982 and since that time work on
this subject, as my house was built next to a woodland area. So, I managed
to plant under oaks, beeches and lime trees. I can recommand :
Lunaria annua 'Variegata', biennal but selfseeding everywhere
Meconopsis cambrica, and its double form
Euphorbia robbiae, evergreen perennial, champion as a groundcover
Geranium endressii , macrorrhyzum, and phaeum
Millium effusum 'aureum', nice golden foliage, selfseeding
The ilex family and lots of bulbs The list will be too long
I must add that I garden in zone 7 and that when I plant I mulch a lot with
mushroom manure, my own compost or my shredded leftover prunings. I don't
have time to water in summer, so the stronger will be the winner. My
leitmotiv is gardening with nature not against.
Chantal GUIRAUD
ERMENONVILLE, FRANCE , Zone 7--
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>De : "Jean Carpenter" <backhoe@socket.net>
>À : <perennials@mallorn.com>
>Objet : Re: Dry shade beds
>Date : Lun 1 mai 2000 22:08
>
>Valerie:
> There are also a couple of ferns that do well with drier conditions.
>I'm not real sure which ones at the moment but you might inquire about
them.
>I will try to find my book and let you know. They make great companions.
>Does the bed get any water or will you be able to water it at all? I have
>several hosta that do well in drier shade.
>Hope this helps.
>Jean
>
>
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