Hydrangeas are ideal for a shade bed as they also thrive wonderfully in shady locations. However, some varieties are better suited than others. You can find out how to proceed and what you can combine the perennials with here.
How can I create a shade bed with hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas require little sun and also thrive in the shade. However, if the location is in complete shade, you should choose an appropriately robust variety. Fertilizing your hydrangeas plays a particularly important role in full shade.
What is a shade bed?
Shady places on house walls or under large and dense trees are often neglected in gardens. However, these places can also be made attractive with selected planting. When planning, it is important to only select plants that thrive in the shade and can survive with little sun. There are significantly more of them than you think, the hydrangea is a good example of this.
Which hydrangeas are particularly suitable for shade beds?
Although all hydrangeas cope relatively well with shade, some varieties are particularly well suited to very shady locations. These include:
- Farmer Hydrangeas
- Snowball Hydrangeas
- Climbing hydrangeas
All hydrangea varieties are equally suitable for partially shaded locations, for example for planting under trees with relatively light shade.
What can I combine hydrangeas well with in the shade bed?
Good additions to hydrangeas in the shade bed arehostas and ferns. With this plant combination you can bring lively variety to the design of the structures and shapes of the bed.
Tip
Fertilizing hydrangeas is also important in the shade
In the shade, hydrangeas can photosynthesize less than in a sunny location. That's why it's particularly important to prevent chlorosis by preventing magnesium deficiency.