Suggestions part shade shrubs, beside hydrangea?

2bKEdwards

I have an area where azaleas and mt. fire pieris do really well, but I want something that will bloom mid summer or late summer so it's not so boring.  I love hydrangeas, but I'm putting them on the other side of my yard, so I thought I'd try something different.  Thanks!

sugardumpling

i am interested to see what answers you'll get.  i have a shade area where i debated putting in azaleas.  hydrangea are beautiful but seem like too much work.

The_Jen626

Hostas do really well in full shade to part shade...

2bKEdwards

Hydrangeas work well in my area, I just wanted some variety.  I'll probably underplant with hosta, but I'm looking for something bigger to fill in the space between the azaleas.  Thanks ladies!

shammy79

I'm really into snowball bushes right now!

SpceCadet

While it doesn't really bloom like an azalea or hydrangea, ornamental rosemary grows well in partial sun/shade.  I had it lining the side of my house for a long time and it would occasionally bloom small, purple flowers.  The variety I had wasn't one that I would use to cook with, but it did have a nice aroma.

living_insanity

I've planted caladium bulbs in the spring and they've bloomed during the summer.  Its a leafy plant but they have pretty colors.  I call them watermelon colors because they have pinks and greens of different shades.