{"title":"Shade Tolerant Shrubs","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=X4NYBTW]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"X4NYBTW\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether grown for their fabulous foliage or their beautiful blooms, shade shrubs are especially good candidates for woodlands and naturalized areas, but they’re also perfect for cool, shadowy spots in gardens and landscapes; and when combined with shade-loving perennials, they can create some of the most beautiful and exotic areas in the garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"camellia-taylors-perfection-27402","title":"Camellia 'Taylor's Perfection'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous Camellia 'Taylor's Perfection' will fill your winter garden with romantic color. Camellias are a staple in the Southern garden with their dark evergreen foliage, early bloom time, and stunning flowers. 'Taylor's Perfection' boasts elegant soft pink, semi double blooms. It's a stunner that deserves a spot in a high profile foundation planting or as a stunning background to your outdoor living space. The dense, spreading habit of this camellia can even be trained to spread up against a wall or garage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Spring or fall planting is fine for most areas. Spring is better in the Upper South, where the root system needs time to get established before onset of cold weather. Mulch thoroughly to keep roots cool and the soil moist. Regular watering is critical during the first year. Water thoroughly to moisten the entire root ball; then let the top of the root ball go slightly dry before the next watering. Follow these tips and your cameilla is sure to thrive.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Add some elegance to your landscape when you plant Camellia 'Taylor's Perfection.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354480316475,"sku":"27402","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_27402_1.jpg?v=1753891742"},{"product_id":"hydrangea-endless-summer-blushing-bride-27823","title":"Hydrangea Endless Summer® 'Blushing Bride'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA longtime favorite of European gardeners, Blushing Bride is a classic that lends an air of enchantment to any garden. Its large, fluffy clusters of pure white semidouble florets blush pink in alkaline soils or shade Carolina blue in acidic soils, a unique feature for a white hydrangea. Blooming on old and new wood, this big leaf hydrangea supplies soft pastel garden color all season, from late spring into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely versatile mid-sized shrub with an upright, rounded habit that makes it an excellent foundation or border plant. It is an especially lovely companion plant for roses in a cottage garden, given some dappled afternoon shade, or it can stand alone as a focal point. But the long, strong stems and lush dark green foliage make perfect cut flowers, so you'll want to add at least one (probably more) to your cutting garden. A few stems in a vase make an effortless bouquet or mix with a variety of blooms, greens, and bits for elaborate fresh or everlasting arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn the colder climates of its growing range, plant in a sheltered location with up to 6 hours of full morning sun and mulch heavily before winter. In warmer climates, plant in areas with some morning sun and afternoon shade and mulch in summer to keep roots cool and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is a potless item. Your plant will arrive in a poly bag. The root ball has been grown in a hexagonal design to minimize transplant shock and stress, and it is in an advanced stage of rooting to maximize transplant success. 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Its gracefully cascading branches are lush with small green leaves and bouquets of cool lime green florets at every leaf node, from both terminal and lateral buds. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eWith its very versatile trailing habit, Fairytrail Green grows well not only in the landscape but also in containers and hanging baskets as well as along retaining walls where its long, trailing stems will nimbly spill over the edges in cascading waves. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCascade Hydrangeas grow best in partly shady locations with average, moist, well-draining soil. They are well suited to clay soils and bred to tolerate heat. Although Cascade Hydrangeas are quite cold hardy, they bloom early in the season, and the flower buds can be damaged by unexpected late spring frosts and freezes if not protected. Also, planting them in locations that are shaded in the morning will allow ice crystals to melt gradually and reduce the risk of damage. 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