What plants are both shade-tolerant and frost-hardy?

[trev1979]

At my property in the hills near Adelaide, I'm looking to tidy up and rejunivate an space with a row of shrubs., the space is essentially  a 10 x 3 metre area , situated between a shed and a row of mature gum trees .

The shed is on the east side, which means the area will be shaded until about 11AM  where it will then get about 3 hours of direct sunlight from overhead and then scattered sunlight and mostly shade through to sunset

In Summer, the temp during nears 40 degrees, but in winter, the area is frost prone and will regularly experience 30-40 frosty mornings during the season , with frosty temperatures varying between 0 and -4 degrees) 

I was just looking for ideas for shrubs i could plant  that that might grow between 40cm  upto 150cms high, (or what i can keep pruned to that height)  but are also ok with just the 3 or so hours of sunlight and are frost hardy during the winter.

For reference, plants I found that do well elsewhere on the property are Hebes, Lavender, Rosemary, Diosma, Bottle Brushes, Roses and a rather feisty Hot Lips salvia.

Thankful for any ideas

[EricL]

Hello @trev1979 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about shade tolerant frost hardy plants.

Here are some shrub suggestions that suit your very specific combination of conditions: partial shade until late morning, hot dry summers that spike to 40 degrees, and regular winter frosts down to about –4 degrees. All suggestions can be kept within your 40-to-150-centimetre height range with occasional pruning, and all are known to handle Adelaide Hills conditions when sited and watered sensibly.

• Dwarf Nandina
   
• Escallonia
   
• Polygala
   
• Viburnum
   
• Choisya
   
• Correa
   
• Westringia

All of these choices are typically stocked at the stores, though exact availability varies by location and season so it’s worth checking the online store first and then contacting your local Adelaide Bunnings if you want to reserve specific plants.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric