20 Colorful Shade-Loving Shrubs to Transform Your Garden

Creating a beautiful garden is super easy… when you have a sunny location. But what if you have a shady yard that’s not getting much sun? Suddenly the plant and shrub options feel very limited. If you are struggling to find beautiful, shade loving bushes that will grow under a tree canopy or in dappled shade, you are in the right place! Here’s a list of my top shrubs for shade and partial shade. Many of these shrubs are also native or native cultivars and will provide multiple seasons of interest in your garden.

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Staple Shrubs for Shade
Hydrangea, Azalea, Rhododendron

Shrubs that tolerate full shade
*Diervilla Bush Honeysuckle Kodiak Black http://shrsl.com/3vyoi
*Diervilla Bush Honeysuckle Firefly Nightglow http://shrsl.com/k7oy-3nq-jvyqm7_1-1
*Sweetspire Scentlandia: http://shrsl.com/k7oy-3nq-ir0fi3_1-1
Yellow Twig Dogwood: http://shrsl.com/3vyr8

Shrubs that tolerate part shade
Audubon® Native Meadow Sweet Spirea (Spirea alba) http://shrsl.com/k7oy-3nq-ketl1p_1-1
*Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin): http://shrsl.com/k7oy-3nq-kqw06z_1-1
Arnold Promise Witch Hazel: https://fastgrowingtrees.sjv.io/6bv0k3
*Clethra Sweet Pepperbush / Summersweet Ruby Spice http://shrsl.com/k7oy-3nq-crn8bh_1-1
*Sweetshrub Simply Scentsational: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pro...
Arrowwood Viburnum Glitters & Glows®: https://plantaddicts.com/glitters-and...
Arrowwood Viburnum Brandywine®: http://shrsl.com/k7oy-3nq-9l40c5_1-1
Buttonbush Sugar Shack®: https://greatgardenplants.com/product...

Evergreen Shrubs for Shade
Yews - Try Columnar Japanese Plum Yew: https://www.wilsonbrosgardens.com/Fas...
Boxwood - Try Northern Charm: https://shrsl.com/27cur
Inkberry Holly - Try Shamrock: https://shrsl.com/33672
Holly - Try Sky Pencil for a tight space: https://fastgrowingtrees.sjv.io/Xx26X5

You may also enjoy this article, Stunning Plants for a Shady Landscape: https://www.prettypurpledoor.com/plan...
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