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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Introduction

Hi Sherryl,
   For color beginning in July onward in the shade garden you may want to
consider some of the following that are favorites with me in my garden.
   Tricyrtis, Toad Lily, and its many sizes, colors and habits. Gentians
are good for blooms from July into December depending upon the selection
and species. Hardy Cyclamen are great near a path, especially on a raised
area to bring them closer to the eye. Monkshood for height. Cimicifuga or
Fairy Candles are favorites with many species and hybrids to choose from.
   Get some catalogs and go through them making notes of the late bloomers.
Their colors height, spread and take the list out into the garden and
imagine each one in a special spot. Color photos would be even better.
    Good luck
Gene Bush    Southern Indiana      Munchkin Nursery      Zone 6a
                    around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com    http://www.munchkinnursery.com (NOT operational
now)

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> From: Tim Wilson <tpwilson@GWIS.COM>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: [SHADEGARDENS] Introduction
> Date: Sunday, February 15, 1998 4:04 PM
>
> Sherryl:
>
>     Thanks for the introduction. I am hoping to use your group's
> knowledge in helping further my gardening knowledge.
>
>     I have a small garden in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland, OH (Zone
> 5). Small plot (15' x 25') inside a picket fence in front of the house.
> I have made most of the beginners mistakes, buying plants without a
> plan. I am now planning on a redesign and would like some suggestions.
>
>     The backbones are several Hosta ( Blue Angle & Krossa Regal),
> Geraniums (Biokovo), bleeding hearts and a couple of Clematis ( Henryii
> & Dr. Ruppel). Most of my garden is spring blooming with little or no
> summer and fall flowers (another typical mistake).
>
>     I am looking for suggestions for summer and fall blooming
> perennials. Also ideas on annuals to fill in the gaps. Site receives
> fairly good sun in spring but is more shady as the Maples leaf out.
>
>     Any ideas?
>
> Tim Wilson
> Chagrin Falls, OH zone 5
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