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Shrub ideas for a somewhat shady spot in garden?

5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago

Got an area in my garden where I'd like to plant a shrub. The issue is the location only gets mid-day sun. I've never measured the amount of direct sunlight but if I were to take a rough estimate.... Roughly starting between 10-11am and ends at 1-2pm. Before and after that timeframe, it's dappled shade. I know Azaleas and Rhododendrons would work nicely in the location but I already have some of those. Curious to know what else may be a good fit. Below is some additional information

  • In zone 6a to be exact and needs to be able to withstand New England winters.
  • Location has 3-4 hours of direct sunlight. Rest of the day is dappled shade through tree leaves.
  • Space is not an issue at this location so medium to large sized shrubs (at maturity) are fine.
  • A flowering shrub is highly preferred
  • Something that is a fairly fast grower to fill the spot.
  • Soil location isn't clay like. At least as far down as 4 feet when I last checked
  • Soil is acidic which is normal for my region.

Let me know!

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