In dry shade in your area the woodland bluebells (Scilla siberica) will spread blue bell shaped blossoms even in the shade. Another blue bloomer is Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica)  and if you have part shade the anemone blanda or windflower comes in pastel colors to brighten spring gardens. Be sure to loosen the soil where you plant the bulbs and water well immediately after planting. I think you can expect a beautiful spring. Keep Growing, Marianne Binetti