Flowering Shrubs for Shade

There are many varieties of flowering shrubs that can be planted in shade. There are shrubs, which have clusters of beautiful flowers, and some which have delicate and pretty looking bell like flowers. Listed below are some of the top shrubs and bushes for shade, that you can add to your flower gardens.

Whenever selecting a flowering shrub for shade, do a bit of research on its care factors, like soil, water, pruning, etc. So, that you can get an idea of how much maintenance the flowering shrub will require.

Berberis
These shrubs for shade come in many varieties, and grow from 2 to 10 feet. This shrub has a beautiful looking foliage and hence looks stunning even when it is without berries and flowers. It gets bright yellow flowers and cherries, which make it look even more beautiful. Berberis don't need any special growing conditions and can grow in any type of soil. They also don't need much pruning.

Hydrangea
These are beautiful looking shrubs with clusters of flowers. They come in many colors like pink, blue, white, etc. They grow from 4 to 6 feet and can be easily grown in part shade or full shade gardens. If you want a colorful border around your house, these are the best choice.

Glossy Abelia
These flowering shrubs are beautiful looking hybrids of 'abelia'. They can be easily grown in shaded gardens. However, they do not sustain in zero degrees cold weather. They are semi-evergreen and have graceful arching branches. The leaves are dark green and glossy, and the flowers are beautiful, bell shaped and come in pink or white colors.

Fuchsia
These are very beautiful looking flowering bushes for shade. They can be easily grown in partial shade and have vibrant and bright shades of flowers. They grow till 10 feet tall but can be maintained in better shape with pruning. They are available in many colors, like white, coral, hot pink, etc.

Camellia
There are around 250 varieties of camellia. Some grow till normal bush height and some grow as big as trees. So whenever buying a type of camellia, check how big it will grows first. Camellias can grow in full sun, but respond better in partial shade. These shrubs have big attractive flowers, with many petals, and come in many colors.

Mountain-Laurel / Spoonwood
These plants have extremely beautiful flowers. They grow from 6 - 8 feet in height, and come in various color combinations, like white-blue, white-pink, white-purple, etc. They are great as ornamental flowers for forming borders. However, they need well drained soil and don't grow well in wet or clay soils.

Japanese Kerrias
These are very beautiful plants that grow till 3 - 5 feet in height and have delicate looking, bright yellow flowers. These plants can tolerate partial shade and so can be used as ornamental plants to form a border. They require well drained soil and grow well in moderate to fertile soil.

Blue Mist Shrub
This is a small shrub which grows till to 2 - 3 feet in height. It has aromatic flowers. When these shrubs are planted in large numbers, they look stunning. The sunshine blue variety has deep blue flowers. This shrub is also very attractive to butterflies and tolerates any kind of soil.

Hardy Summersweet
These shrubs for shaded areas, don't require much maintenance and have sweet smelling flowers. The flowers come in many colors, like pink, white and deep red. It is pest free and looks breathtaking when planted in masses. It does well in shady areas and grows to a height of 4 - 6 feet.

Vinca Minor Vines
These are evergreen plants and do well in shaded areas. They grow till 3 - 6 inches, and have delicate and pretty looking, blue flowers. If you are looking for some flowering plant to cover the ground, these are a good choice, as they grow very fast.

These were the best selected bushes, among flowering shrubs that can be planted in a shaded area. So pick from the above list, any of the flowering shrubs, and form a beautiful border around your house!