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title: "I’ve got some window boxes that are in constant shade, any…"
description: "I’ve got some window boxes that are in constant shade, any suggestions as to what to plant? I’m thinking a fern and some sort of draping flower"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Kysh"
published: "2026-07-14T04:05:56.062911Z"
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# I’ve got some window boxes that are in constant shade, any…

_Posted by Kysh on 2026-07-14_

I’ve got some window boxes that are in constant shade, any suggestions as to what to plant? I’m thinking a fern and some sort of draping flower

## 4 comments

### Celesta commented on 2026-07-14

Fuchsias are my go-to for such situations, and there are plenty of draping varieties sold in hanging baskets. They ~can~ be quite fussy tho... How deep are your window boxes? If they're pretty shallow, I'm not sure. Might take extra watering despite the shade factor.

#### Celesta replied on 2026-07-14

This was my most recent fuschia, upright bush variety. She flourished in full shade. Until the spider mites got her 🥲

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#### Kysh replied on 2026-08-24

That’s actually the exact flower I was looking for!!

### Greenishthumb commented on 2026-07-15

Begonias? Look great with ferns!

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