Hedging for shady area
Question:
I have a very shaded area of my garden 5 6 hours max sun on a good day in summer I was looking at a relatively inexpensive way of planting some form of hedge that will not grow much over 3ft but will be noticeable perhaps something that may have flowers or berries on at some stage in the year any advice welcomed
Answer:
I have done some research and found a few plants which should make a good, low hedge with some interest. There are not many hedging plants which like full shade so I have also included some that like partial shade. They should still do OK although they may bloom a little later than usual. Switch Ivy - likes acid soil, Snowy Woodrush - I don't know this one well but enjoys full shade, Common Box - needs to be kept well pruned to shape, Berberis - likes sun or shade. Lovely colour but has thorns, Pyracantha - also like sun or shade but again is thorny and will need pruning well each year, Red-barked Dogwood - the red bark is even better when cut right down each year.
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