Comments on: Step-by-Step Tips for Creating a Garden on a Shady Balcony

By: Plants For Small Spaces « Pero Nunca

Plants For Small Spaces « Pero Nunca — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:22:27 +0000

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By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:41:59 +0000

Sorry for the belated followup re the climate I referred to in an earlier post; I meant coastal Southern California.

By: Another Shady Container Idea

Another Shady Container Idea — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:24:18 +0000

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By: Darlene Anderson

Darlene Anderson — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:51:34 +0000

Lots of good info! Although I have a country home, your suggestions for planting in the shade are very helpful!

By: Fern

Fern — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:27:51 +0000

PDQ–Good suggestions. I’ve never grown Clivia in a container, is it happy with potted life?

By: PDQ

PDQ — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:49:56 +0000

If you’re looking for vivid colors in the shade I recommend varieties of fuschia and clivia. I’m experimenting with spearmint and peppermint this year with good results so far.

By: Fern

Fern — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:22:37 +0000

Thanks Jean Ann!

By: @JeanAnnVK

@JeanAnnVK — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:57:40 +0000

What a great blog! I am fortunate to have a half an acre lot now. But I would have loved to have this as a resource when I didn’t have the space.

By: Fern

Fern — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:17:02 +0000

Jane–Which climate is that? I think it’s hardy to zone 4 or 5 and likes moist soil (if I remember correctly from when I was researching this post).

I googled chamaedorea palms. They’re very nice looking plants. Thanks for the tip!

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:45:31 +0000

I’ve read that it’s hard to keep astilbe alive in this climate.

Another genus of potted plants suitable for shade that you might consider are chamaedorea palms. They come in many heights, lend a lush tropical look, and some, such as bamboo palm (C. seifrizii) won’t crowd the balcony but will add some privacy. (In their natural habitat, they’re understory palms and would sunburn if they didn’t have shade).