Dry Shade is caused by a combination of a lack of light and a lack of soil moisture and is amongst the most problematic of garden conditions to plant successfully.
There are various levels of dry shade. Shade cast by buildings is not as severe (or as difficult to plant), as shade cast by trees and shrubs – which not only block out the light but suck all the available moisture from the ground. The larger the woody plants (and their root systems), then the more intense the dry shade becomes.
Spring flowering plants such as primroses, and many bulbs such as bluebells, are often found in these areas as there can be sufficient springtime moisture for them to complete their growing cycle before the ground dries out as the woody plants start into growth.
If you would like to know more take a look at our suggestions for Dry Soil in Shade and Light Shade listings in the What Plant Where section on the Shop page.
