flower image : shrub in full sun when it requires part shade?

Sometimes people get paralyzed with the fear that they planted a ‘full sun’ shrub/flower in full shade and vice versa. Typically a plant that requires full sun when planted in a heavily shaded area will do fine. It is not likely that this will cause the shrub/flower to die. More than likely it will just hinder the full potential of its growth. An example would be planting an azalea in full sun. The azalea will still grow, however it probably will not produce the amount of blossoms had it been planted in a shadier area.

Flowers and shrubs that require complete shade generally will not do well at all in full sun environments. While full sun plants will survive well in shaded areas the same does not always apply with shade plants sitting in full sun. Most of the time the homeowner will be replacing the plant.

There are more choices of shrubs/flowers that do well in sun/part shade. It is more difficult to find a wide range of options when planting a shaded garden.

by the Beginners Guide Staff