Border Plants For Shade

Strawberry 'Gasana'

…strawberry plants keep their flowers for longer than their single-flowered cousins. The dark green foliage forms neat mounds with fewer runners, so they can concentrate all of their energy into producing superb crops of delicious fruits. Perfect for the front of sunny borders, patio pots or…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Sweet Collection'

…outdoors in borders to bloom again the following season. These compact plants are perfect for dainty patio pots or furnishing a border edge with bright and long-lasting colour. Each vivid bloom is up to 9cm in diameter, providing not only a feast for the eyes, but a banquet for bees and butterflies…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'Lilac'

…an incredibly versatile little perennial. Tolerant of shade and poorly drained conditions, it is ideal for pondside or streamside planting and boggy areas. However, drumstick primrose is equally happy in containers or at the front of borders, even in full sun so long as the soil is moist. Lilac…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'Red'

…an incredibly versatile little perennial. Tolerant of shade and poorly drained conditions, it is ideal for pondside or streamside planting and boggy areas. However, drumstick primrose is equally happy in containers or at the front of borders, even in full sun so long as the soil is moist. Vivid…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'White'

…an incredibly versatile little perennial. Tolerant of shade and poorly drained conditions, it is ideal for pondside or streamside planting and boggy areas. However, drumstick primrose is equally happy in containers or at the front of borders, even in full sun so long as the soil is moist. White…  More Info

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Garden Ready Bumper Collection

All the bedding plants you will need in one fabulous collection! Our generous Garden Ready Bumper Collection is perfect for planting up annual beds and borders with a frenzy of colour. There will be plenty to spare for filling your patio pots, hanging baskets and window boxes too. These tried and…  More Info

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Cordyline australis Verde atlantic green

Bold evergreen palm-like plant with long arching sea-green leaves and fragrant white flowers in summer, forming branching trunks when mature. Ideal for low maintenance patio containers or planted out in a border, they thrive in full sun to part shade in most well-drained soils. Height: over 3…  More Info

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Grape 'Golden Champion'

…lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Approximately early-October Height of cordon trained vine: 1.8m (6'). Spread of cordon trained vine: 1.5m (5'). Untrained plants may reach up to 8m (26'). Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years. Estimated…  More Info

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Hosta 'Frances Williams'

…their long stems. These plants are perfect for wide ground cover due to their low spreading habit. Pop in a shaded area of the garden in a bed or border and they are easy to care for. In the winter months it will become dormant so any dying foliage can be cut back ready for mid-spring. Height: 30cm…  More Info

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Rose 'Breeder's Choice Pink'

…shade of pink. Height: 1m (3'). Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as bare roots. Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Rosehips and petals can be used in making syrups and the petals will add flavour to cold drinks or fruit dishes. For more…  More Info

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Rose 'Breeder's Choice Red'

…shade of red. Height: 1m (3'). Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as bare roots. Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Rosehips and petals can be used in making syrups and the petals will add flavour to cold drinks or fruit dishes. For more…  More Info

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Grape 'Phoenix'

…or used for wine-making. As autumn progresses the large green leaves turn to vibrant shades of yellow and red, making grape vines an attractive feature plant for pergolas and trellis. Height of cordon trained vine: 1.8m (6'). Spread of cordon trained vine: 1.5m (5'). Untrained plants may reach…  More Info

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Pansy 'Most Scented Mix'

Don?t just settle for colour this spring - add some fragrance too! Pansy 'Most Scented Mix' will delight your senses with its perfumed, vibrant mix of flowers in every shade imaginable. Plant this robust little pansy in beds, borders, and patio containers for a reliable, long lasting display. Height…  More Info

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Grape 'Boskoop Glory'

…effort. As autumn progresses the large green leaves turn to vibrant shades of yellow and red, making grape vines an attractive feature plant for pergolas and trellis. Height of cordon trained vine: 1.8m (6'). Spread of cordon trained vine: 1.5m (5'). Untrained plants may reach up to 8m (26').  More Info

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Penstemon 'Windsor Red'

…flowers in a rich, regal shade of red, with delicate white streaking at the throat. Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period…  More Info

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Geranium 'Birch Double' (Hardy)

…double flowers in shades of purple- pink. This perennial geranium blooms persistently from May to September above a mass of delicately lobed foliage. Less vigorous and more compact than many varieties, Birch's Double is ideal for woodland ground cover and cottage garden borders. Height: 25cm (10).…  More Info

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

…with gold. Small, inconspicuous red-brown flowers are carried from April to May, to be followed by bright red berries in autumn. A superb evergreen specimen shrub for borders, screens and hedging, and perfect for brightening those difficult shaded areas of the garden. Height and spread: 3m (10').  More Info

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Grape 'Sukribe'

…their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Early Height of cordon trained vine: 1.8m (6'). Spread of cordon trained vine: 1.5m (5'). Untrained plants may reach up to 8m (26'). Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years. Estimated time to best…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmatian Mixed'

Foxgloves are a classic plant of the 'Country Garden' and loved for their high towers of cone shaped flowers, that look spectacular in garden borders. Foxglove 'Dalmatian Mixed' are hardy biennial and grow well in full sun, or partial shade, flowering between May and July. These beautiful digitalis…  More Info

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Erysimum Duo

This Erysimum Duo delivers a dazzling kaleidoscope of multi-coloured blooms for months. Each flower changes as it matures, morphing through various shades so that at any one time plants are covered in blooms at various stages, creating a tapestry of colour. Erysimum ‘Artist Paintbox’…  More Info

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Helianthemum 'Fire Dragon'

…in hot, dry borders and provide food for pollinators early in the season at a time when resources are scarce. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will…  More Info

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Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

…backdrop for tall stems bearing pale lilac flowers which appear in July. This is the Hosta for a shady courtyard or border, where it makes a bold statement. It looks good with ferns and provides really effective ground cover in areas where many other plants prefer not to grow. Give it shade and…  More Info

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Sarcococca confusa

…berries. A great shrub for providing colour and life in the garden during the long dark months of winter. Height 2m (6.6'). Spread: 1m (39). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary…  More Info

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Kniphofia uvaria 'Mixed Hybrids'

For late summer drama you can’t beat Knifophia. These firework plants light up summer and autumn borders with their tall torches of fiery colours. Knifophia uvaria Mixed Hybrids offer a varied palette of bi-coloured flowers in shades of yellow, orange and red, held on strong, upright stems…  More Info

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Blues Colour Collection

…flowers provide a rich supply of nectar for pollinating insects. Provided it is watered until established, this attractive dead nettle is a great plant for tricky spots in dry shade. Its ideal conditions are moist but well-drained soil in partial or deep shade. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 60cm (24).…  More Info

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Grape 'Bianca'

…lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Approximately mid-October Height of cordon trained vine: 1.8m (6'). Spread of cordon trained vine: 1.5m (5'). Untrained plants may reach up to 8m (26'). Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years. Estimated time…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake'

…shades of bronze and purple before they finally drop. An easy to keep, shade tolerant shrub that is well worth considering for a variety of places in your garden. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 250cm (98). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'

A soft shade of rosy lilac which gently fades to lavender graces this pretty Achillea, making it ideal for pastel themed borders. Contrast its flat flowerheads with the vertical flower spikes of Salvias and swaying grasses in prairie planting schemes and cottage gardens. Achillea ‘Lilac…  More Info

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Dryopteris sieboldii

A dainty evergreen fern with flat, leathery leaves of a blue/green shade that are distinct from the feathery fronds of other Dryopteris. Useful for creeping over rocks and woodland edges and provides an effective textural contrast to other varieties as part of a fern collection. Looks lovely with…  More Info

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Acer palmatum

…is a slow-growing tree, making it perfect for low maintenance gardening and patio containers. Preferring some shade and shelter from strong winds, acers grow well in woodland gardens and make lovely specimen trees. Height and spread: Up to 3m (9.84?). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we…  More Info

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Pansy 'Autumn Blaze Mixed' (Garden Ready)

…Pansy 'Autumn Blaze Mixed' will arrive as large, healthy garden-ready plug plants that will provide autumn shades of yellow, russet and orange to brighten up borders, containers and baskets. They'll be happy in sun or semi shade. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 25cm (10). Culinary information: Some parts…  More Info

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Coleus Mix

…versatile, easy to grow, low maintenance and can even thrive in shade. Although flowers are produced, these are insignificant and best removed. Coleus Mix includes a wide colour range of these vivid plants, which have been selected for their compact, multi-branching habit and weather resistant…  More Info

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Campanula persicifolia

…borders where it combines harmoniously with other classic early cottage perennials such as geraniums and peonies, creating graceful vertical accents amongst mounding plants. It also makes a fine accompaniment to roses. Good for pollinators. Height: 70cm (27). Spread: 30cm (12”). Plant height…  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'

…cones, gradually turning a mouth watering shade of strawberry as they mature. Easy to grow and extremely hardy, Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise' is perfect for those tricky north facing positions. Height and spread: 2m (6ft). Useful links: How to grow Hydrangeas How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime'

This compact Hydrangea is an impressive plant for a small garden, making an impact in late summer with its lime green blooms which gradually fade through creamy white into a gentle shade of pink. It takes centre stage again in autumn when the leaves change to glorious hues of red and orange. What?s…  More Info

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Gladioli 'Glamour' Collection

…- the possibilities seem endless! These sword lilies are so easy to grow; just plant the bulbs and forget about them until midsummer when you can enjoy the abundance of gladiolus flowers in borders or cut for a vase indoors. Height: 60cm (24") * Collection comprises: * Gladiolus 'Black…  More Info

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Linum perenne Blue

…flax is a beautiful plant bearing masses of satiny, saucer-shaped blooms in a stunning shade of sky blue atop wiry stems. Blooming profusely throughout summer, Linum perenne ‘Blue’ makes a wonderful addition to cottage gardens, gravel gardens, prairie planting and containers. Thriving…  More Info

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Linum perenne White

…flax is a beautiful plant bearing masses of satiny, saucer-shaped blooms in a stunning shade of sky blue atop wiry stems. Blooming profusely throughout summer, Linum perenne ‘Blue’ makes a wonderful addition to cottage gardens, gravel gardens, prairie planting and containers. Thriving…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum Ghost

…the clusters of bright purple-pink flowers provide a rich supply of nectar for pollinating insects. Provided it is watered until established, this attractive dead nettle is a great plant for tricky spots in dry shade. And don't worry, it doesn't sting! Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Iris reticulata

Shades of lilac and purple, with a delicate fragrance make this dwarf iris welcome in even the smallest garden. Perfect for the front of borders and rockeries, or planted in containers for an indoor treat! Height: 15cm (6). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers  More Info

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Silk Tassel bush

…are elegantly displayed at the tips of the branches. Tolerant of dry shade and coastal conditions, grow Silk Tassel Bush in borders, as a stand-alone specimen, or trained as a wall shrub. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2m (6.5'). Supplied in a 3 litre pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Marigold F1 'Zenith Mixed'

…planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets and borders…  More Info

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Erysimum 'Trio'

…shades so that at any one time plants are covered in blooms at various stages, creating a stunning tapestry of bicoloured racemes. The fragrant flowers are held just above compact and bushy mounds of semi-evergreen foliage, making them perfect for adding pops of colour to the front of borders or for…  More Info

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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Electric Blue'

…bears tubular flowers in the prettiest shade of blue, with just a touch of mauve at the base of each flower. The upright flower spikes appear in summer above a clump of silvery-green leaves. Perfect for planting towards the front of perennial borders where it will mingle beautifully with other…  More Info

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Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'

If you are looking for something different to plant in your garden, Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' is a rare and attractive, multi-stemmed shrub with upright to arching branches, that has lush green, oval leaves and clematis-like flowers. They are a deep shade of burgundy red, touched with…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Amoena'

…addition to a patio or border as it's a low maintenance shrub for year round interest. This Japanese Azalea has a compact spreading habit and is suitable for a sunny or semi shaded spot but the real feature is the display of showy magenta blooms that cloak the plant during April and May, it's…  More Info

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Tradescantia Little Doll

…or in part shade. Tradescantia ‘Little Doll’ is a particularly compact cultivar ideal for the front of the border, with abundant soft blue-purple blooms with contrasting yellow stamens borne amongst a neat mound of foliage from late summer into autumn. Looks fabulous planted with day…  More Info

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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Rubrum'

…Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Rubrum' is perfect for borders and containers. Choose a sheltered spot in dappled shade where its feathery leaves will be protected from drying winds and strong sun. Height: 2m (6',6). Spread: 3m (10'). Supplied in a 9cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Phygelius x rectus 'Funfare Orange'

…beautiful shade of pinkish orange with yellow throats. Hailing from South Africa, this Cape Fuchsia enjoys a sheltered position, but is generally hardy in mild parts of the UK and can be grown as a semi-evergreen shrub if given adequate winter protection. The perfect specimen plant for a sunny spot!…  More Info

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Arabis caucasica 'Rosea'

…foliage which will tumble over walls, rockeries and slopes and along border edges. In spring, Arabis ‘Rosea’ is smothered in sweetly fragrant flowers for several weeks, blooming in a range of delicate pink shades. The nectar-rich blooms are loved by bees and other pollinating insects,…  More Info

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Tulip 'World Friendship'

…Friendship' is a tranquil shade of pale primrose yellow with traditional goblet shaped blooms that gently fade with age. This upstanding Triumph variety is sturdy and reliable making a beautiful choice for beds, borders and patio pots. Plant it as a lone variety for a calming wash of colour, or…  More Info

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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

…shrub that is perfect for gardens of all sizes. It will grow in sun or shade and tolerates challenging sites such as dry banks. Perfect for lighting up a shady, neglected corner or as a low-maintenance structural shrub in the front garden. Height and spread: 1.5m (4.9ft). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Heucherella 'Tapestry'

…drifting along border edges or underplanted around larger plants and shrubs, it associates beautifully with other shade-loving perennials. Great for ground cover. It also works well in containers for shady areas around the house. Height: 25cm (10in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl'

…it appreciates a sheltered position with shade from the early morning sun. Maximum height and spread: 4m (13ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season,…  More Info

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Vinca minor 'Illumination'

…all-year-round interest. Grow Lesser Periwinkle as ground cover, on sunny steep banks or beneath trees and shrubs where it tolerates even heavy shade and brightens the darkest corner. It also makes a fantastic trailing plant for hanging baskets or containers. Height: 20cm (8) Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Meconopsis 'Union Jack' Collection

…perennial poppy plants for you for a striking display in your summer border: Meconopsis napaulensis will bring the deep red hues to your display, sitting atop tall stems and flowering from late spring through to early summer. This unusual shade on a Himalayan poppy is well worth trying for and we…  More Info

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Sweet Annabelle'

…for borders in shade or sun where the soil remains moist. It also makes a useful container plant for shady areas next to the house. Height and spread: 120cm (4ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Marigold 'Strawberry Blonde'

…pink shades to the marigold colour palette for the very first time. These bushy, vigorous, free-flowering French marigold plants are set to be this year's must-have bedding plant. Marigold ?Strawberry Blonde? has high weather tolerance ensuring a long season of colour in beds, border and containers.…  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata Duo

…bushy shrubs an excellent choice for a shady border or large patio container. Its cut flower credentials also guarantee a superb vase life. Easy to grow and extremely hardy. Height and spread: 2.5m Duo includes: Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise' 8cm potted plant - Satin white hydrangea flowers…  More Info

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Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace'

…a fine focal specimen in light shade or a useful structural shrub for the back of a mixed border. Height and spread: 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending…  More Info

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