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How established are the lime trees? It's not so much the shade but the root competition that is likely to be the problem - especially with getting anything established.
It will probo be dry shade if planted close to the roots of Tilia.You could get around this by using Galium odoratum as a ground cover and have allium growing through it, or maybe Lilium martagon. I will think of something for later in the season just give me a minute
Hi William,
try a combination of molinia cearula edith dudzus with Aconitum stainless steel.plenty of mulch when planting and with Aconitum enjoy their crowns mulched in spring.
hope it helps
We have 2 borders under limes and the plants I have listed below have been successful including some clumps of agapanthus on the west facing side. I am experimenting with other plants as well and we always add spring bulbs if replanting an area.
Allium Purple Emperor
Sedum Autumn Joy
Lysimachia Fire Cracker ( can be a bit invasive and we give it the 'chelsea chop' as I don't like the yellow flowers much )
Geranium any of the tougher varieties cut back hard after flowering gives 2 flowering flushes
Euphorbia many varieties except variegated forms
Aster Michaelmas daisies I use the shorter varieties which get a bit taller
Hope that helps a bit