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- Better not plant lilac in the shade
- Lilac is not a shadow plant
- These flowering shrubs are suitable for a shady location
- Tips
Lilac grows very badly in the shade
Better not plant lilac in the shade
If you own a shady garden, you do not have to do without beautifully flowering plants. In fact, the choice between suitable species is quite large, only the lilac (Bot. Syringa) is not one of them. For this you should better find a sunny spot.
Lilac is not a shadow plant
The different lilacs and varieties do not feel well in the shade and should not be placed in such a place. Only so-called noble lilacs tolerate - depending on the variety - a partially shaded spot, while wild lilac should always be in the sun whenever possible - at least six hours a day. You may notice that your lilac may be too dark in its place. a. at this indicator:
These flowering shrubs are suitable for a shady location
But which plants are suitable for a shady garden, if the lilac is out of the question? The following species are just as floriferous and easy to maintain:
Tips
To brighten a shady corner in the garden, you should plant shrubs and perennials with bright flowers and colorful (ie yellow or variegated) foliage.