Can I Successfully Raise Geraniums In A Shaded Area Of A Garden In Zone 4 Ontario?

Area is fairly damp. I will be using good garden Vigoro Soil and Mulch.

1 Comment (Open | Close)

1 Comment To "Can I Successfully Raise Geraniums In A Shaded Area Of A Garden In Zone 4 Ontario?"

#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/23/2026 @ 11:41 am

Geraniums need full to part sun and well-drained soil. So you may want to grow something that takes shade and likes a moist site. Here are some ideas:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/finding-a-shade-loving-plant.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm ^[3]

Article printed from Gardening Know How Questions & Answers: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com

URL to article: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/can-i-successfully-raise-geraniums-in-a-shaded-area-of-a-garden-in-zone-4-ontario/

URLs in this post:

[1] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/finding-a-shade-loving-plant.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/finding-a-shade-loving-plant.htm

[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm

[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm

Have any questions about this topic? Visit us at https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com to ask your questions and get friendly answers from gardening experts.

You can also find us at:
'Like' us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardeningknowhow
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gardenknowhow - @gardenknowhow
Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/gardenknowhow/