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Shade Plants
updated: Apr 14, 2011, 8:55 AM
From the gardeners among us, I am looking for recommendations for flowering plants that will grow well in shade in Goleta. Groundcover to mid-size bushes.
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COMMENT 163887
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2011-04-14 08:58 AM |
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Take the Carl Noss adult ed gardening class. He tells you about a whole list of not only shade plants but ones that create drought-tolerant, sustainable gardens as well. Many shade plants unfortunately are tropical and like way too much water at the same time.
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COMMENT 163931
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2011-04-14 09:51 AM |
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Check out the City of Santa Barbara's water conservation web site. It has a great interactive searchable database of water wise plants that grow well in Santa Barbara County. You can specify things like "small bush that grows in shade" and it will give you options.
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COMMENT 163934
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2011-04-14 09:55 AM |
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Camellias do well in shady areas and have gorgeous flowers.
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SEEDLADY
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2011-04-14 09:55 AM |
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That's a pretty opened end question. Can you give more parameters? (discuss the exact garden situation, location, soil type, etc) I'd be happy to help if I had more detail. Is this an established planting area, or are you starting from scratch (and need soil prep)? Are there large trees or building foundations nearby? Any existing landscaping you're working around? Need drought hardiness? What are the dimensions of the area you're working with? What time of day is the shade? Is there an irrigation system in place or do you need one? Is this a 'foundation planting' (along a building) , out in the yard or against a fence? etc. the more info you provide, the more help can be given.
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COMMENT 163958
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2011-04-14 10:29 AM |
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My watsonias, peruvian lillies and buckwheat all do well in shade.
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COMMENT 163966
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2011-04-14 10:46 AM |
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The best advice I got was to take a walk around the neighborhood and see what your neighbors are having success with.
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MTNDRIVER
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2011-04-14 01:09 PM |
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Sunset Garden Book could be a help, too. Depending on soil quality and drainage, impatiens, fuchsias, begonias are three commonly available flowering plants that like shade. Cinerarias, coleus, cymbidiums (in pots)--those are just a few "c" plants. Clivias, they're very showy when blooming, and they get big. Bromeliads often have interesting foliage even before they bloom. But as seedlady said, there are so many variables that affect what are good choices. Including personal taste! Thousands of possibilities....
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SYVPEANUT
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2011-04-14 03:33 PM |
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I used to live under a grove of ancient sycamore trees in the coastal zone and had the challenge of putting a flower garden in. Shade means leaf debris so raking, blowing and cleaning the leaves away has to be factored in. Ultimately, I found that impatiens were prolific bloomers with the brightness needed in dark areas. I also found that white flowers show up the best.
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COMMENT 164046P
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2011-04-14 03:40 PM |
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The Goleta Water District has a demonstration garden and they also have information about other gardens on their web site. I also second the use of Sunset's Western Garden Book. It has a section on plants that tolerate shade. Happy planting!
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COMMENT 164159
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2011-04-15 07:35 AM |
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Knapp's Nursery is a local in Goleta and I have always found good advice and healthy plants at a reasonable price. They are on Carlo, one block toward the mountains from Calle Real. Sumida on Patterson is Goleta owned as well and has lots more of the 'fancy' types of roses, beautiful pots and my choice for special things.
I stay away from the box outlets, preferring to buy from neighbors that I will see again and again. Supporting our community and economy makes sense to me.
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