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Plants for a north facing covered area

Plants for a north facing covered area

Question from John Duxbury
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I have a north facing covered area between our front door and a garage door (see the attached photo). I tried putting two roses in large pots there, either side of a bench, but they weren't very happy and became too leggy because of the lack of light. I have moved one of the roses to a more favourable spot and plan to move the other (shown in the photo) soon. I have two large (Ø48cm x H37cm) pots, one is shown to the left of the bench, waiting to be planted up. Can you suggest some suitable plants please?!
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Posted: Monday 3rd of September 2018 03:31 PM

  • Re: Plants for a north facing covered area

    Jeremy Cridland
    How about a Rhododendron? Or for something more radical - move the pots against the wall either side and add some trellis up the side and over the top and plant honeysuckle in both pots to trail up and around to create a scented arbour/reading area?
    Replied: Friday 14th of August 2020 01:50 PM

  • Re: Plants for a north facing covered area

    D.
    Sedum grows in my dark corners, with I direct light. And with the overhang they'd get little rain, which suits sedum fine. Autumn Joy hybrids (and similar) grows 15" high and looks lovely in every season... some even leave the dead flower stalks over winter to look decorative in the snow!
    Replied: Wednesday 2nd of December 2020 10:08 AM

  • RE: Plants for a north facing covered area

    Comment from waqar mir
    Sure, here are some suitable plants for a north-facing covered area in large pots: Hostas (Hosta plant) are shade-loving plants that come in a variety of colors and sizes. They are relatively low-maintenance and make a great addition to any shady spot. Hosta plant Astilbes (Astilbe plant) are another great choice for shady areas. They come in a variety of colors and have delicate, feathery flowers.
    Replied: Wednesday 19th of July 2023 06:07 PM
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