Twitter. Strappy leaves: Dianella – many forms, some prefer dry shade, others more lush with summer water Dietes robinsonia - in dappled shade, summer water Diplarenna moraea - in dappled shade, summer water Orthrosanthos polystachus - in dappled shade, summer water Anigozanthos flavida - in sandy soil with summer water Lomandra sp. Tough plant… Clumping strappy leaf plant 80cm high Orange flowers in spring & summer, honey eater attracting Full sun/part shade Trim leaves and flower stems after flowering Requires Summer watering Origin: WA . Courtney Olander September 28, 2015. Their leaves are similar to long straps, which may be very thin or thick and fleshy. Ground Ferns Groundcover Ferns Tree Ferns. Some shade-loving plants offer colorful or variegated foliage to brighten up those dark areas. Caladiums range in height from about 10 inches tall to 2 feet tall, which is why it's important to read the label first so you give it a pot that’s large enough for it to spread out. Bergenia. Many of the best shade-tolerant plants have beautiful, deep-green foliage and some even surprise us with a bit of colour. Light gravel instantly brightens a shady corner. Container Gardening Flowers Garden Types Outdoor Rooms Plants Focal Point Plants Containers create a focal point for the garden and can be easily moved to change the emphasis. Grasses and strappy leafed plants are an excellent option for filling those tricky spots in your garden. Average water needs and a pest-free disposition make caladiums an easy addition to the container garden. Does burn in hot sun. Buy Agapanthus, Carex , Lomandra And More Such Varieties Online Now. Very hardy plant that will not require much maintenance. Evergreen/Deciduous None Deciduous Evergreen Semi-Deciduous Winter Dormant. Cimicifuga cultivars (Actaea simplex [Atropurpurea Group] cultivars) Once an expensive brag plant, cimicifuga is now widely available at reasonable prices. Its strappy green leaves are edged with soft gold, making it a striking ground cover or front-of-the-border choice. While it’s technically evergreen, old growth tends to fade and lose its vibrancy. My account; Log out; Wishlist (0) Plant Cart (0) Menu. We have the largest range of plants and trees to fill any space at Plants For Spaces. Strappy leafed plants can be excellent garden plants for many reasons. Photo: Karen Beaty. Many of them are highly drought tolerant. Leopard plant The round, creased leaves of leopard plant grow in a number of sizes based on the cultivar. Years ago Silver Streak™ Dianella became popular due to its white and green foliage, but the plant did not perform long term in most Australian conditions. A really exciting thing is happening in the world of Australian plants. Agapanthus: Very tough plant, Attractive strappy leaves, very attractive flowers. See more ideas about plants, native garden, australian native garden. Water regularly during dry periods. Email. Dicksonia antarctica - needs damp semi-shade. Share. Strappy Leaf Plants Tough Lomandras and Daniellas; Native shrubs and groundcovers Functional Westringias, Callistemons, Grevilleas and more; Hardy Exotic Range Non-invasive, beautiful exotics incl. Save Comment 46 Like 213. Others produce lovely flowers. Every now and then I have to chop it short, head it off at the pass. In addition they are beautiful plants which can give a strong sense of design to any style of garden. Top tips for designing a shady garden . Heuchera : Amazing foliage, many varieties to choose from, pretty long lived flowers. While the bold-textured plants for dry areas sometimes give off a desert vibe, the following species for moister soils and shade create a tropical feel. Overwintered without a hitch. Buy Plants Online / Flaxes & Strappy Leaf Plants Great for texture in the garden, this category contains some of our most popular plants for mass planting. do so happily. Types of Shade. Order online and we’ll deliver to your door. Not all shade is the same. 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. A somewhat high maintenance plant, as flowers need deadheading and old foliage should be removed, otherwise plants can look scrappy. That’s right, sun, sun and more sun. Print. There is a wide range of hybrid species available, to suit almost any full sun garden situation. Strobilanthes: Attractive foliage, changes colour with the seasons, evergreen. A statement plant has a certain “wow” factor: It may be glorious color — an unusual shade or something shockingly bright. Anne K Moore Photograph Anne K Moore. Here’s a bunch of my favourite subtropical beauties to get you started: begonia, bromeliads, anthurium, clivia, blue ginger, Malaysian orchid, caladium, zebra plant, Brazilian plume flower and bat flower. This small evergreen plant has sculptural foliage in shades of red, purple, orange and bright green. However, this isn’t essential for all plants suited to partial shade. More. Strappy foliage, thrives and blooms in shade, including moist shade. However, there are plenty of shade loving flowers and shrubs that tolerate these low-light conditions so it doesn't need to remain bare for long. Tradescantia andersoniana? Plants for soggy soil and shade. Ornamental Conifers Shelter Conifers Timber Conifers. Low growing strappy leafed plant that is useful for growing along borders, between pavers and in small gardens. Strappy leafed plants are plants which have a grass-like growth habit but are not grasses. 'Winterglut' provides a welcome change from the common pink form with warm-red flowers standing tall above almost-black stems in spring. Shop Today! Or for quick colour in pots, try impatiens or cyclamen. The owers are, for an iris, small and dull in colour, usually cream with brown veins, or dusty mauve with darker veins. MELBOURNE METRO DELIVERY ONLY. Below is a classification of types of shade, and then a list of shade-loving plants and their requirements. Anigozanthos species (Kangaroo paws) These are the floral emblem of WA and for good reason. To help avoid leaf scorch, aim to site these plants in areas that get morning sun and afternoon or midday shade. Added golden moneywort for that creeping golden-green. Finding the right plants to grow in a shady spot is a common challenge, but there are far more choices than you think. Here’s a plant grown mostly for its striking heart-shaped or strappy leaves and vibrant lime green and hot pink or red markings. Since you don't have trees in that area to provide shade all day, you'll also need plants that are sun-tolerant either all or most of the day. Facebook. Lovely blue flowers. 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