We adopt the shade planters

Well-stocked bins hanging on the railings of your balcony, overflowing flower pots placed along your walkway, hanging baskets stealing the show under your veranda, etc. Planters: we love them. There is something for everyone's taste, in all colors and shapes. Mostly composed of annual flowers, planters often require a good dose of daily sunlight. Is the ideal spot for placing a flower pot at your home rather shaded? Don't hold back! Just make sure to choose the right plant varieties so that your shade planters are as beautiful and colorful as you wish. Here are some recommendations for your shade planters:

Begonia

The begonia tolerates the sun well but thrives fully in the shade. It blooms from May to September. You will find different colors and heights depending on the varieties.

New Guinea Impatiens

New Guinea Impatiens grow in partial shade and shade and produce a multitude of white, pink, red, orange, or purple flowers throughout the beautiful season.

Fuchsia

The pretty bright pink, red, and purple bell-shaped flowers of the fuchsia will bring a beautiful light to the least sunny spots. Happy in the shade, it will bloom until the frost.

English Ivy

To give volume to your shade planters, plant ivy on the edges. Ivy grows easily, tolerates shade well, and keeps its beautiful green color for a long time.

Boston Fern

The beautiful bright green of this fern will bring light and height to your arrangements. Like most ferns, it loves shade and moisture.

Oxalis

With its delicate leaves resembling purple butterflies enhanced by small white flowers, oxalis will illuminate your shade planter. Beware of the wind, it is quite delicate.

Browallia

It is the beautifully cut white or blue-purple flowers of browallia that give it all its charm in a shade planter. It blooms abundantly throughout the season.

Coleus

If you like colorful and shiny foliage, you can't go wrong with coleus. The leaves will maintain a more vibrant color if they receive a little sun, but coleus thrives well in the shade.

There is no shortage of choices to create magnificent planters, even if the sun is scarce at your place. Get advice from your Passion Jardins gardening advisors, who can recommend the best varieties for your situation. Take the opportunity to ask them for some maintenance tips to keep your flower pots at their peak beauty throughout the season.