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Brighten up shaded areas with the Scarlet Keepsake Azalea, known, for its rich, scarlet red blooms and lush, evergreen foliage. This compact, mounding shrub puts on a stunning floral display in spring, making it a standout in borders, foundation plantings, or woodland gardens. Its glossy green leaves provide year-round interest, while its vibrant blooms attract pollinators and add a burst of color to partially shaded spaces.
Light: Partial shade to filtered sun
Height: 2-3 feet
Spread: 2-3 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9
Bloom Time: Spring
Water: Moderate - prefers consistently moist, acidic soil
Pollinator Friendly: Yes - attracts bees and butterflies
Features: Evergreen, low maintenance, acid loving
Add a touch of charm and sophistication to your porch, patio, or entryway with the Rozalea Pink Azalea Topiary. This beautiful evergreen shrub is carefully shaped into a tidy, upright topiary and features lush green foliage topped with clusters of vivid pink blooms. Flowering in spring and often again in fall, Rozalea topiaries are compact, easy to care for, and perfect for containers or small garden spaces.
Light: Part sun to filtered shade
Height & Spread: 2-3 in topiary form
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-9
Bloom Time: Spring & fall
Water: Moderate - prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil
Growth Habit: Upright, compact
Maintenance: Low
Deer Resistant: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes- attracts bees and butterflies
Features: Evergreen, low maintenance
Light: Part sun to part shade
Add elegance and texture to your landscape with the stunning Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea. This deciduous shrub boasts bold, deeply lobed foliage that resembles oak leaves, turning vibrant shades of red, burgundy, and bronze in the fall. In late spring to early summer, it produces large, upright, cone-shaped clusters of creamy white flowers that slowly age to a soft pink. 'Snow Queen' is prized for its showy blooms, rich autumn color, and multi-season interest.
Height: 4-6 feet
Spread: 4-6 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom Time: Summer through fall
Foliage: Distinctive oak-shaped leaves that turn brilliant shades of red, purple, and bronze in fall.
Color: Large, cone-shaped white blooms that age to rosy pink
Container: Friendly (when young)
Features: Showy blooms, late-season color, excellent fall foliage, native to the southeastern US.
Oxalis commonly known as the 'False Shamrock' or 'Purple Shamrock'
Oxalis is a charming, low-growing perennial known for its vibrant, clover-like foliage and delicate, five petaled flowers that bloom throughout the growing season. Available in striking shades of deep purple, or bright green, Oxalis adds whimsical color to garden beds, containers, and indoor spaces. This plant is perfect for brightening up shady spots and thrives both indoors and out.
Light: Bright indirect light to part sun
Height: 6-12 inches
Spread: 12-18 inches
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-11
Water: Keep soil lightly moist; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
Special Features: Easy-care, Shade tolerant, great for containers or indoor growing, attractive foliage.
Aucuba Japonica is a striking evergreen shrub known for its bold, glossy green leaves speckled with vibrant golden-yellow spots - hence the nickname "Gold Dust Plant". Native to Japan, this shade tolerant beauty is perfect for brightening dark garden corners, containers, or shady entryways.
Light: Prefers partial to full shade. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which may scorch the leaves.
Height: 4-6 feet
Spread: 4-6 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-10
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well draining
Bloom Time: Spring (small purple flowers); red berries on female plants if a male is nearby.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Maintenance: Low
Adds bold year round color to shade gardens.
The Greensboro Red Camellia is a timeless evergreen shrub known for its large, formal crimson-red blooms that appear in late winter to early spring when little else is flowering. Its deep green, glossy foliage provides year-round interest, while its vibrant flowers offer a bold show.
Perfect for use as a foundation shrub, or flowering hedge, this camellia thrives in part shade and well drained soil. It's a favorite in Southern gardens for its beauty, structure, and long lasting color.
Light: Part shade to mild sunlight
Height: 6-10 feet
Spread: 5-8 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-9
Foliage: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
Water: Moderate - prefers consistently moist, well drained soil
Maintenance: Low
Deer Resistant: Somewhat (deer usually avoid mature leaves)
Pollinator Friendly: Yes - attracts bees
Drought Tolerant: Moderately, once established
Heat Tolerant: Yes - especially in Southern climates
Super Blue Liriope is a tough, easy-care ground cover known for its deep green, grass-like foliage and vivid spikes of violet-blue flowers in late summer. It's perfect for edging walkways, filling in shady spots, or creating a lush carpet under trees and shrubs.
This low growing perennial spreads slowly by underground rhizomes, forming dense clumps that suppress weeds and hold their shape year after year. In fall, the flowers give way to small black berries that add subtle seasonal interest.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Height: 12-15 inches
Spread: 12-18 inches
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-10
Bloom Time: Late summer
Foliage: Evergreen in warmer zones
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Maintenance: Very low
Deer Resistance: Yes
Farfugium is a unique perennial grown for its glossy, rounded leaves and striking texture in shade gardens. Its bold, tropical looking foliage creates instant visual interest, especially in darker garden corners where color and contrast are most needed.
In fall, Farfugium surprises with tall stems of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that rise above the foliage - a cheerful bonus to its lush greenery. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is perfect for borders, or containers.
Light: Part shade to full shade
Height: 12-24 inches
Spread: 18-30 inches
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-10
Water: Moderate to moist; do not let soil dry out completely
Bloom Time: Fall
Foliage: Large; glossy, evergreen in mild climates
Maintenance: Low
Fatsia Japonica is a striking evergreen plant with large, glossy, hand-shaped leaves that bring bold, tropical look to shaded garden spaces. Its dramatic foliage adds instant texture and structure, making it a standout in beds, borders, or large containers.
Thriving in part to full shade, Fatsia is easy to grow and low maintenance - perfect for adding lush greenery where many plants struggle. In late fall, it may produce unique globe-like white flower clusters that add a subtle ornamental touch.
Light: Part shade to full shade
Height: 4-8 feet
Spread: 4-6 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-11
Water: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
Foliage: Evergreen
Indoor Friendly: Yes, in bright indirect light
Maintenance: Low
Keepsake Azaleas are prized for their vibrant, long lasting blooms and glossy green foliage. Originally grown as florist quality plants, these azaleas produce full, showy flowers in shades of pink, red, white, or coral - making them a favorite for gifting or brightening up indoor spaces.
While often enjoyed indoors, Keepsake Azaleas can also be planted outdoors in warmer climates. They prefer filtered light, cool temperatures, and moist, well-drained soil. With the right care, they offer season after season of reliable color and charm.
Light: Bright, indirect light indoors; part shade outdoors
Height: 2-3 feet
Spread: 2-3 feet
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-10 (Plant outdoors after front danger has passed)
Water: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid letting it dry out
Indoor Friendly: Yes
Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring (indoors)
Make a bold statement in your shade garden with 'Sagae' - an award winning host known for its large, elegant foliage. Each leaf features a cool blue-green center framed by wide, golden-yellow edges that brighten up darker corners of the landscape.
This variety forms a dramatic, upright clump that adds height, texture, and color contrast to garden beds and woodland paths. 'Sagae' is prized for its thick, slug-resistant leaves and strong performance in part to full shade. It pairs beautifully with ferns, heuchera, astilbe, and other shade lovers.
Light: Part to full shade (tolerates some morning sun)
Height: 24-30 inches
Spread: 36-48 inches
Hardiness: USDA zones 3-9
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Bloom Time: Midsummer (pale lavender flowers on tall stalks)
Deer Resistant: Somewhat (but young leaves may be nibbled)
Low Maintenance: Yes
Slug Resistant: Yes
Add 'Sagae' to your perennial lineup for a bold, reliable anchor in any shade or woodland garden.