My Shade Garden

Here is a pix of my shade garden in central Illinois (Zone 5)

Brag, brag, brag, brag, brag!! But then, you have every right to. What a beauty you have! Thanks for sharing.

Normal1234: What is that red flower in the background?

I'm not Normal but I'm pretty sure it is a dragon wing begonia.
Terrie

Yes. It is a dragon wing begonia in a hanging basket on a small shepards hook. It is one tough plant. It can stay totally dry for several days and shows no signs of stress (wilting).

Mark
(Sorry for the late response - I have the flu)

Beautiful garden!

Is the white flowered bush a hydrogena? What is the silvery-white leafed plant between the two hostas in the lower right corner?

Please forgive my questions, but my yard is extremely shady and this will be my first year trying gardening.

thanks,

Maureen

The white bush is "Annabelle" Hydrangea. It blooms on new wood every year and would grow great in your area. Simply cut the plant to the ground in the spring and enjoy. The silvery-leafed plant is "Jack Frost" Brunnera. It has beautiful forget-me-nots looking flowers in the spring.


Mark

Boy, do I wish Jack Frost would grow down here in Atlanta. Too hot! And, Maureen, the great thing about Annabelles is that when you cut them back, you can root the cuttings for planting in other parts of your garden, or for trading! I gave some to my next door neighbor and she just stuck them in the ground. They bloomed that very same year!

Lovely garden, Mark :) Looking forward to seeing this coming season's pics, too :)