Hardy Plants For Shade

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sunshine Amy'

…cream for a fantastic foliage display. Easy to grow and flowering all summer, this robust hardy shrub makes a superb addition to borders or large patio containers, whether in a sunny spot or a shady corner. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  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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Lily 'Freckled Joy'

…Asiatic lily boasting large blooms in a beautiful shade of pale peach, with a yellow streak to the centre of each petal and a smattering of dark freckles. With short, sturdy stems that are ideal for pots yet still fantastic for cutting, ‘Freckled Joy’ will put on a magnificent…  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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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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Leucothoe 'Scarletta'

…into a mature bronze. Leucothoe ?Scarletta' thrives in deep or partial shade. In full sun, it develops an almost metallic sheen. Leucothoe can look deceptively exotic, but they're easy to grow. The plants are hardy and perfect for acid-soiled shady borders. These lovely shrubs combine beautifully…  More Info

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Nerine bowdenii 'Pink'

…away. These impressive flowers sit on tall slender stems which make them ideal for cutting too, just the thing to have home grown, fresh cut flowers in your home. This easy to grow RHS AGM species is best planted in tight clumps for a dramatic late season display. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 8cm (3).  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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Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'engelmanii'

The Virginia Creeper is possibly one of the most spectacular climbing plants for autumn colour. It's strong dark green foliage will turn to vivid shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn to turn any vertical surface into an explosion of colour to rival that of any fireworks display! Extremely easy…  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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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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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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Hemerocallis Collection

…These low maintenance hardy perennials are easy to grow. Their strappy foliage adds texture to planting schemes and forms a generous clump as the years go by. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Hemerocallis collection comprises: * Hemerocallis ?Iced Lemon? - Refreshing citrus shades with gently ruffled…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Deluxe Giant Marbled' Collection

…plants suitable for containers and hanging baskets. They also look effective trailing over walls and in rockeries. The delightful half-hardy perennials provide a unique combination of marbled colours from June to October. When grown in sunlight or partial shade and watered regularly, these plants…  More Info

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Petunia 'Frenzy Grand Rapids'

…purple and white shades from early summer until the first frost. Masses of long-lasting flowers make ‘Frenzy Grand Rapids’ a fantastic choice for low-maintenance, high-impact containers and baskets that just keep giving. These petunias will form compact, bushy plants that are tough…  More Info

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Heucherella 'Tapestry'

…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 is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Erythronium californicum 'White Beauty'

…Lily, this RHS AGM Winner is a versatile, clump-forming plant ideal for cottage and woodland gardens, plus alpine and rockery settings. Erythronium californicum 'White Beauty' is suitable for north facing sites and those in partial shade, growing equally well in borders, beds and containers. Height:…  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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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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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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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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Garden Ready Autumn Collection

…flower spikes in shades of cream, yellow, red and purple appear not only in the spring, but throughout the autumn too, blooming in just 6 weeks from an August planting! With a delightful sweet fragrance and compact, multi-branching habit, Wallflower 'Sugar Rush' is perfect for beds, borders,…  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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Tree Peony 'Yellow'

…for decades. Their flowers are borne on a sturdy framework of upright, woody stems clothed in deep green, divided leaves. Height: 1.2m (4ft). Spread: 90cm (3ft). 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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Pyracantha 'Orange Glow'

…food for wild birds. This versatile hardy shrub makes a fabulous, low maintenance specimen for growing against walls and fences in almost any aspect from full sun to shade. Height and 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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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Electric Blue'

…charming evergreen perennial 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…  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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Crinodendron 'Ada Hoffman'

…lantern-shaped, pendulous flowers in a delicate shade of pale pink, which hang elegantly from long stalks. The thick-petalled, waxy flowers are produced over many months, continuing until the end of summer. A very special and unique plant for a sheltered spot in acid soil. Ultimate height: 4–8…  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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Sweet Pea Duo

…Sweet Pea 'Three Times As Sweet' with shades of blue, burgundy and white create a beautiful marbled effect, with each bloom painted slightly differently from its neighbour. Supplied as deep-rooted plugs with an average of 5 sweet pea plants per plug. Pinched and ready for planting straight out.  More Info

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Passiflora (Passion Flower) 'Lavender Lady'

…conservatory. Though frost hardy, 'Lavender Lady' will benefit from winter protection in cold areas. Height: 4m (13ft). Spread: 1.5m (5ft). 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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Sweet Pea 'Three Times As Sweet'

…Wherever you plant it, you can be sure of a constant display of perfumed, tri-colour blooms in summer, which make great cut flowers. Height: 1.8m (6?). Spread: 30cm (12?). Supplied as deep-rooted plugs with an average of 5 sweet pea plants per plug. Pinched and ready for planting straight out.  More Info

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Blechnum penna-marina

…fern for moist, acid soils. Blechnum penna-marina slowly forms mats of delicate finger-like fronds that emerge in shades of pink, bronze and red before maturing to fresh green. Lovely paired with the young bronze foliage of Epimedium 'Frohnleiten'. This useful plant will even tolerate full shade.…  More Info

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Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green'

…in a smoky purple with contrasting tufts of lime green in the centre. Geranium phaeum ‘Joseph Green’ is an invaluable plant for shady borders, perfect for winding through other spring/early summer shade-loving perennials such as Dicentra, Astrantia and Aquilegia. Tall, loose stems give…  More Info

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Petunia 'Lavender Blush'

Petunia ‘Lavender Blush’ comes in a lovely soft pastel shade that harmonises beautifully with other cool colour schemes. The lavender-purple flowers are adorned with white edges and a contrasting deep purple centre. ‘Lavender Blush’ is equally charming on its own or combined…  More Info

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Tree Peony 'Red'

…for decades. Their flowers are borne on a sturdy framework of upright, woody stems clothed in deep green, divided leaves. Height: 1.2m (4ft). Spread: 90cm (3ft). 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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Tree Peony 'Yin Hong Qiao Dui'

…(or light shade) and fertile, free-draining soil. Tree peonies are fully hardy, generally unbothered by pests or diseases and don’t require routine pruning. They also last a life-time, producing abundant, dinner-plate sized, lightly fragrant blooms in late spring/early summer for decades.…  More Info

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Helianthemum 'Fire Dragon'

…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 vary…  More Info

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Hydrangea Paniculata 'Switch Ophelia'

…varieties, before continuing to bloom for five months. The dried flowerheads remain on the plant to provide winter interest. Easy to grow, undemanding and shade-tolerant, this dwarf hydrangea is a truly rewarding plant to grow. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata Duo

…extremely hardy. Height and spread: 2.5m Duo includes: Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise' 8cm potted plant - Satin white hydrangea flowers emerge in elegant cones, gradually turning a mouth watering shade of strawberry as they mature. Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Moonlight' 9cm potted plant -…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Amoena'

…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 hard to see the foliage as the mass of flowers shout out for…  More Info

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Heuchera 'Wild Rose'

…such as Carex ‘Everillo’, for an exciting contrast in texture and colour. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). 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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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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Campanula takesimana

…- lining each flower are deep maroon freckles. This Korean Bellflower is a hardy perennial, very fast growing; it will quickly form large clumps in borders. Preferring a lightly shaded spot, it ideal for planting near trees and shrubs, where it will cheer up the darker corners of your garden…  More Info

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Campsis 'Pink Panther'

…surfaces with its self-clinging stems. A fabulous climber for the right place! Height and spread: 2.5m (8.2ft). 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, meaning…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

…hardy perennial, thriving on light sandy soils and coping well with coastal conditions. Its inspiring mix of pastel shades creates a wonderful tapestry of summer colour, and makes a lovely, informal cut flower. The aromatic foliage and wide, flat flower heads of ?Summer Pastels? are perfect for…  More Info

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Tellima grandiflora

Tellima grandiflora is an adaptable, semi-evergreen, ground cover plant which is extremely useful for dry shade beneath trees and shrubs where it provides weed-suppressing rosettes of attractively veined and scalloped leaves, tinted bronze when young. From May to July these bear tall, slender stems…  More Info

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Campanula takesimana

…look, as the inside of each flower is decorated deep maroon freckles. This hardy perennial has a rapid growth habit that will quickly form large clumps in borders. It prefers a lightly shaded spot making it useful for under-planting trees and shrubs, or filling the darker borders in the garden.…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Cornel Duo'

…must have plants for a bold tropical feeling hot border. They would be a welcome addition to any Dahlia border or as focal point planting adding a splash of colour. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18). Dahlia ?Cornel? Duo comprises: * Dahlia 'Cornel Brons' - Rounded blooms in rich shades of coppery…  More Info

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Fatsia japonica

…low-maintenance shrub, hardy and evergreen. Its architectural value lies in glossy palmate leaves, 45cm (18) wide and weatherproof. This robust and long-lasting shrub is perfect for providing instant impact, whether filling in gaps in the borders, or planted in a pot on the patio. Globular…  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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Pansy 'Summertime Mix' (Garden Ready)

A bright mix of colour for a vibrant summer display! This sunny blend of clear shades and bicolours with dark faces is compact and free flowering. Perfect for a stunning display in containers, beds and borders. Height and spread: 23cm (9). Supplied as garden-ready plug plants. Culinary information:…  More Info

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Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna

…most enticing and powerful fragrance ? a wonderful garden ?bonus' for those dark, cold winter months! Sarcococca plants are particularly resilient and tough. They relish both partial and deep shade. You'll find you can grow these plants into a low box-like hedge. In fact, many gardeners refer to the…  More Info

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Polemonium caeruleum

…makes a charming addition to early summer borders in part shade, woodland gardens or beneath deciduous trees and shrubs. It is perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens as the flowers are a valuable source of early nectar and pollen for insects emerging from hibernation. The pretty foliage of Polemonium…  More Info

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Gladiolus 'Green Star'

…striking variety has bold ruffled blooms in an unusual shade of lime green. Their stately stems and flamboyant blooms look striking in mixed borders. Gladiolus flowers are also excellent for cutting. Height: 90cm (36). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers Culinary information: The…  More Info

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Grape 'Trio Mix'

…your wine under shade of their large, lobed leaves and admire their fabulous foliage colours when autumn arrives! 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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Cotoneaster horizontalis

…candidate for training up a wall, using wires. Alternatively, the spreading stems cover ground well in a border, provided they are grown in sunlight or partial shade. Height: 1m (3'3); Spread: 1.5m (4'11). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Quince 'Leskovac' (Patio tree)

…hardy quince with a neat dwarf habit that makes it perfect for small gardens and patio containers. Like its larger cousins, Quince 'Leskovac' is clothed in beautiful rounded silver leaves and pretty green-pink flowers in spring. The fragrant, pear shaped fruits that follow ripen to a lovely shade of…  More Info

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Viola 'Cool Summer Breeze'

…viola can reach up to 7cm across. Viola ?Cool Summer Breeze? appears in shade of blue and white that complement each other perfectly whilst flowering throughout the summer months. Perfect for a colour co-ordinated planting scheme or to add a touch of cool tranquillity to your garden. Height and…  More Info

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