The best time to plant in dry shade is in autumn and winter so plants are established before the dry summer months. for damp shade, any time of year is suitable as long as plants are watered during dry periods. before planting, dig a hole twice the width and depth of the plant’s root ball.. Clivias are among the few spectacular flowering plants that thrive in the shade of trees. once established, they tolerate dry shade. the modern hybrids that have been developed from the native south african species have the most spectacular flowers, in rich shades of orange, red or yellow, with thick strappy leaves.. Arthropodium cirratum or new zealand rock lily. the new zealand rock lily is a hardy evergreen. this new zealand native is also a good choice for shade-loving plants for australia. its foliage is strap-like and gives a bluish hue starting late spring through midsummer. it blooms cream/white star-shaped flowers on its long and airy stems..
Where there is a warm sheltered spot with no frost, the choice of shade loving plants expands to the subtropical treasures like vireya rhododendrons and clivias in rich orange or yellow. with thick, strappy leaves, clivias look amazing mass planted under trees, as do nz native renga renga lilies with their masses of little white lily flowers.. Many of the best shade-tolerant plants have beautiful, deep-green foliage and some even surprise us with a bit of colour. it’s difficult to choose favourites when there are so many lovely shade-loving plants so perfect for subtropical gardens – inspiration is all around us.. Moist and cool shade on the north side of the house offers an excellent environment for several shade-loving plants. ferns, while not flowering plants, present an attractive show, with their delicate leaves and arching fronds. partial shade means shade for four or five hours during daylight hours. many plants that prefer partial shade will do best in morning sun, as the afternoon sun in hot.
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