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Newgardener
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| Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 7:31 pm Post subject: Good flowers/plants for shade |
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Hi everyone,
I am new here and am looking for suggestions on plants that grow well in pots and in the shade. I have a screened in porch that I would like to put some on but it doesn't get hardley any sun. So any suggestions would be great. Thanks for your help in advance.
Amanda 
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Pinkiered
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Elephant ears and Caladiums do great! in the shade. Caladiums add lots of color. Good luck! And welcome!
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Pianolady
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My all-time favorite shade plant for pots is the tuberous begonia.
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Newgardener
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Thanks for the suggestions my dad has hostas maybe I could get some from him and try them out. Thanks and again and I hope you all have a great day.
Amanda
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Newgardener
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Thank you for the site I really like the Japanese Maples but they are pretty expensive do you guys think it would they would grow ok in pots for now until next year when we move? Also how tall is 9m in feet.  Thats how tall it said they grow.
Thanks,
Amanda
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Primsong
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Well, a meter is just a hair longer than a yard, so figure 9 yards (27 feet). I'll have to go take a wander through that site myself as I have some shady, dry areas that could really use something green.
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Newgardener
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Wow  thats a pretty big tree it says they are slow growing so maybe it would be okay in a big pot for now as long as I don't get a great big one. What do you think?
Amanda
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