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Question: Best flowering shrubs for full shade? (lemmy.world)
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There's a large spot at the front of my house underneath an awning that doesn't get any direct sunlight (except for in the early morning hours). And I'd really like to add some foundational shrubs to grow against the side of the house. I've considered just filling the whole space with boxwood. The problem is that I'd like to have something colorful and pretty there too.

Does anyone know of any mounding / shrub-like periennials that:

  1. Thrive in the shade
  2. Can tolerate cold winters
  3. Bloom

( any and all advice would be appreciated! )

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[–] Torynn@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Sarcococca

It grows in partial to full shade, you can shape it (evergreen) the dwarf version doesn’t grow tall. It’s flowers, particularly Dwarf Sweet Box (Sarcococca humilis) and Winter Gem (Sarcococca hookeriana), are known for their fragrant blooms reminiscent of jasmine and honeysuckle

Can be grown in a cold zone like 4.