I have this very shady corner in my patio that has been an ongoing project for me, trying to find which plants will thrive, and will not block the sliding door access.
My first option in 2011, I planted Hostas. It works during late Spring to Summer, they thrive well, but my problem is during late fall to winter, it becomes an empty space.
So I added the next season some spider plants, since the spider plants can withstand our cold and wet winters..however, it is a more aggressive plant, and has gradually overrun my Hostas
I need a plant that will have an upward growth too.
So this Spring 2014..what to do..spider plants thriving quite well as expected:
For now, I am using this flip flop flower stand..I pulled the spider plant off the main container..I did see some Hosta eyes, oh, so very few..do not know if they will try to come out, but I left them inside the main container. Have no idea what to plant on the upper portion so just using the smaller containers with some succulent clippings..hoping to find something else nice to plant there.
If anyone has suggestions for plants to grow in that shade, would love to hear inputs
As much as possible, I would not want to be digging plants every season..
