Mid-Atlantic Gardening: What are your favorite shade-loving plants for Virginia? , 4 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Fritchie--

Does your MIL have any Houseplants that could be grought outside for the summer?
These can add a lot of color and interest....a lovely fern hanging from one of the trees,
A Spider Plant---an Ivy--almost anything.
Of course--they would have to be brought in and out. Is she up to that???
I use a lot of Coleus in my beds....Take a look. This may be from a few years ago....

--Coleus of every color would be beautiful! There are so many varieties now.
I love them the way they all grow together to create a canopy of color.
--Caladiums are gorgeous! Of course--you need to dig them up.
--Begonia Grandis is a perennial--and blooms late in the summer.
--Ferns--OH so pretty! You caan see all these in Picture #3.
--Astilbes--if you have a moist, rich earth spot. (#4)
--Endless Summer Hydrangea--a great anchor plant

Hope this gives you some ideas. Gita