These shade-tolerant annuals thrive when they receive dappled sun all day or full morning sun followed by afternoon shade. plants bloom from early summer until fall, and they grow best where summers are moderate. in frost-free climates, potted begonias can winter in their containers, if kept dry.. The plants for creating shade containers should be three heights: tall, middle and low. the tall plant, such as a fern, should go in the center. around that, the middle plants, such as fuchsia and hosta, and the low plants, such as impatiens and forget me not, should be placed. this will add visual interest.. Dracaena plants can grow upwards of 10 ft. tall in containers and there are many to choose from. they are not hardy and would need to be moved indoors for winter. but outdoors they are carefree, even growing in partial shade..
Shade loving plants... hostas - plantain lilies: the handsome hosta is an ideal groundcover plant for moist areas of the garden in full to part shade.. Heucheras, also known as coral bells, are great perennial container garden plants for shade. they are gorgeous and almost indestructible and come in a huge array of colors. although they thrive in the shade, most coral bells will also tolerate some sun and are drought tolerant.. Shade-loving plants for containers forms of solomon�s seal have been grown in british gardens for centuries and you should plant it in a cool position in dappled shade. once established, they require little maintenance..
