Flowering wood plants Maine

3 years ago

This bed runs the length of our house but I’m only showing the part that is at the front of our entry. This area is not only woodsy, but everything I try to plant doesnt flourish. Plants in the photo are a few years old and arent much bigger than when they were planted. Never mind that we have a deer problem, and maybe voles. any suggestions on what might do well here, as well as bring some color?

we are in zone 6, southern Maine. Thank you!

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
3 years ago
I suggest adding the Perennials and Shrubs forums to your posting. They get much more traffic than the two you’ve tagged.
lolanctot thanked floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
Sigrid
3 years ago
What's "a few years?" It's normal for plants to take a year or two to settle in before growing. I've had good luck with violets. They grow everywhere, even in dry shade. You can do Heuchera. I've put in some foam flower. My hostas grow everywhere. Impatiens is an annual, but it should do well there.
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respilosa
3 years ago
Hi Lolanctot, Did your plants grow better this Summer? If not, consider the following possibilities:

- insufficient water due to competition

- not enough sun

- poor soil
respilosa
3 years ago
Also, which plants are under performing? Do I see Azaleas? They are very slow growers. what else is planted there?