Too early! keep it frost free until at least the middle of MAY!!! oh, read that as tall 'plant'
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Not many plants like deep shade despite the 'experts' telling us they will survive! Mainly because deep shade may well be dry, being under trees/shrubs which suck moisture from the ground. Ferns and hellebores do well in woodland settings which is often damp and gets occasional sunshine. Cyclamen - not the houseplant but 'wild' corms - like shade in parts of the day. I have problems here with keeping polyanthus 'going'
which is a shame 'cos I Love 'em.
How about trailing nasturtiums to soften the edge of the planter, lobelia looks pretty too. Have a wander round the garden centre and read the backs of the packets
then you will see what bedding might be appropriate. I hope to get plenty of mimulus in our pond again, some has over-wintered I think
…… which gets full sunshine.
A hellebore to flower Dec./Jan.? then under-plant bedding late April/May to brighten up the pot? At this time of year, I always forget that leaves will un-furl and cause shade by mid-May ……..
