Hardy Shrubs For Shade

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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Parthenocissus quinquefolia

…popular climber for autumn colour, Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a hardy deciduous plant with attractive five-pointed leaves. A vigorous habit makes Virginia Creeper superb for quickly covering large walls, fences and pergolas. In autumn the green foliage takes on glorious shades of orange, crimson…  More Info

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Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight'

Elaeagnus is one of the toughest shrubs you can grow – coping with sun or heavy shade and a wide range of difficult soils including heavy clays. Its tough constitution makes it ideal as a foundation shrub, hedge or windbreak, where it provides lush, evergreen foliage, structure, and sweet…  More Info

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Acer palmatum 'Little Princess'

…oranges by autumn. The best leaf colours are produced in a partially shaded position which is sheltered from drying winds. With its slow growing, compact habit, Acer palmatum 'Little Princess makes a fantastic dwarf specimen tree for a patio container, reaching only 150cm at maturity. Height and…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Three Sisters Pastel'

…bright green foliage in gentle shades of pink, white and blue throughout summer. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Three Sisters Pastel' has a neat growth habit that makes it perfect for patio pots and the front of borders. This hardy shrub flourishes in sun or partial shade. Hardy, reliable and easy to grow ?…  More Info

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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

…upright spikes of small white flowers emerge above the sea of green. Tolerant of any soil and thriving in partial to full shade, Japanese Spurge is fantastic for low maintenance gardens, underplanting of trees and shrubs and for covering steep shady banks. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: up to 1m (39).  More Info

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Hedera helix 'Green Ripple'

…tint. This vigorous evergreen climber is self supporting, using aerial roots to cling to walls and fences without the need for further support. Hedera helix 'Green Ripple' thrives in sun or shade and also makes excellent ground cover for banks od spilling over low walls. Height and spread: 6m (19?).  More Info

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Grape 'Sukribe'

An extremely hardy white grape originating in Latvia. Grape 'Sukribe' produces very early crops of medium-sized clusters. The grapes are small to medium with juicy flesh and good flavour. Suitable as a dessert grape or for wine-making. A vigorous vine which is highly resistant to fungal diseases. As…  More Info

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Acer palmatum

…during spring and summer turn to shades of orange and purple leaves in Autumn, bringing added interest as the garden winds down. The Japanese maple is a slow-growing tree, making it perfect for low maintenance gardening and patio containers. Preferring some shade and shelter from strong winds, acers…  More Info

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Weigela Towers of Flowers® 'Apple Blossom'

…this hardy deciduous shrub is perfect for growing in patio pots and smaller borders. The columnar stems are filled with flowers in early summer, and often bear a second flush in late summer too. The pale pink flowers are borne above a cloak of oval, green foliage, which emerges a deep bronze shade…  More Info

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Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena'

…the onset of autumn, this hardy shrub steps into the spotlight, its leaves turning to bright red and yellow. By January it is at its best, with fragrant, spidery blooms, in a rich shade of copper-orange, that adorn the naked branches. A superb winter-flowering shrub for woodland gardens and winter…  More Info

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Trachelospermum jasminum 'Star of Toscana'

This elegant evergreen climber bears creamy star-shaped flowers that mature to a soft shade of yellow throughout summer. The glossy, dark green foliage of star jasmine forms the perfect backdrop for its dramatic blooms, which perfume the air with an irresistible, sweet fragrance. Trachelospermum…  More Info

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum

…a beautiful shade of bronze pink. The leaves slowly colour to bright green with maturity, until autumns approach sees them turned to a vibrant gold and orange. Cercidiphyllum japonicum forms an attractive, often multi-stemmed tree. This RHS AGM variety makes a fabulous specimen tree for a woodland…  More Info

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Sarcococca saligna

…evergreen shrub, it makes a good choice for shady areas, and will even tolerate dense shade providing the soil is not too dry. In late winter, it bears small, greenish-white, spidery flowers that have a spicy, vanilla fragrance and provide an excellent source of early nectar for beneficial…  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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Blues Colour Collection

…versatile perennial is ideal for planting under shrubs or around bulbs, edging paths and borders, rockeries or containers, preferring full sun and good drainage. RHS AGM. Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 100cm (39).* Salvia officinalis ?Purpurea? ? this aromatic evergreen shrub makes a fabulous addition to…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Chilli Red'

…upright bush. This fast-growing but compact shrub suits container-growing as well as small garden borders. Adaptable and low maintenance it will pour out flowers for months and is particularly useful for adding a pop of bright colour in partially shaded sites where it is needed the most. Height and…  More Info

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Betula nana

…a fine specimen shrub for borders and the edge of woodland plantings. Betula nana has a low spreading habit with stiff stems that form a dense shrub. From March to May the brown catkins nestle among glossy, kidney shaped foliage. As summer ends, the leaves turn to colourful shades of buttery yellow…  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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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

…‘Goshiki’ is a versatile, resilient 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…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Dollar Princess'

This hardy fuchsia has the most amazing flower power over an exceptionally long period. A well known RHS AGM variety, Fuchsia ?Dollar Princess? bears double flowers in shades of cerise pink and purple. Perfect for creating a real impact in the border or on the patio. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 60cm…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bavaria'

…blue petals frosted with white edges. This eye-catching hardy shrub makes a striking focal point for patio pots and borders where it provides a long season of interest. The dark green foliage of Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bavaria' turns to shades of bronze and gold in autumn, bringing a splash of colour…  More Info

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Tree Peony 'Bai Yuan Hong Xia'

…are sure to cause a sensation in your garden borders, but if you can spare a few then try them in a summer bouquet for the ultimate ?Wow-factor?! Tree Peonies flourish in sun or light shade and make a long-lived, deciduous shrub that only improves as the years go by. Height and spread: 150cm (5?).  More Info

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Grape 'Beta'

…small, blue-black grapes that are perfect for making wine, juice or jellies. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'

…takes on purple and red tints in the autumn. Oak-leaved hydrangeas are resilient, low maintenance shrubs that require very little pruning and thrive in sun or light shade. They make excellent subjects for mixed borders and or woodland areas and established specimens are more drought tolerant than…  More Info

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Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace'

…enjoyed by birds. Offering both textural interest and colour, Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace' makes 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…  More Info

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Grape 'Cardinal'

…well as eating fresh, they are also good for juicing and raisin-making. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn…  More Info

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Grape 'Chasselas Ros''

An ancient French variety that is excellent for both eating fresh and winemaking, Grape 'Chasselas Rosé' bears medium-sized, long bunches of very sweet red fruits. Best grown in a cold greenhouse. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These…  More Info

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Grape 'Venus'

…flavour and crunchy texture. Excellent for eating fresh or juicing. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour.…  More Info

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Summer Heat Colour Collection

…is perfect for creating a stunning summer display whether your garden is big or small. Bulk up beds, plug gaps in borders, and fill your patio pots with fabulous colour and long lasting structure. Our Summer Heat Colour Collection contains a generous selection of hardy shrubs and perennials…  More Info

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Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'

…maintenance shrub, requiring very little attention once it is established. Spring will bring forth clusters of white flowers, turning into white berries later in the year and the light green leaves will also turn to shades of red and gold in the Autumn. This dogwood is ideal for borders or woodland…  More Info

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Cornus mas 'Aurea'

…to shades of orange. Yellow flowers appear on naked stems in winter followed by oblong red berries which, although edible, have a sharp acidic flavour. Cornus mas ?Aurea? makes a useful specimen shrub, providing plenty of seasonal interest throughout the year. It also makes a useful hedging tree for…  More Info

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Tree Peony 'Yellow'

…perfect shade for the spring and early summer garden. Magnificent, double flowers composed of luxurious layers of soft yellow petals, set off with a contrasting boss of gold stamens. The dinner-plate-sized flowers measure up to 25cm and have a uniquely subtle perfume. There are few shrubs which can…  More Info

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Hydrangea serrata 'Hydrantea'

In Japan this hardy shrub has long been used for making a refreshing herbal brew. Better known as Amacha, this sweetly flavoured tea is made from the dried leaves of Hydrangea serrata. Once harvested, the leaves are left to dry in the sun before crushing and re-drying to create flavoursome…  More Info

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Grape 'Golden Champion'

Grape 'Golden Champion' is a richly flavoured grape, mainly enjoyed as an exquisite table variety but also suitable for wine-making. One of the best dessert grapes for the UK climate. Produces very large clusters of large, elliptical, golden yellow grapes. Good resistance to pests and diseases and…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake'

…from white to gain a pink tinge, the large leaves also change to take on spectacular 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…  More Info

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Tree Peony 'Red'

…peony in an opulent shade of red that radiates romance. Plump buds unfurl into huge blooms with multiple layers of silky, red petals and contrasting gold stamens. The double, dinner-plate-sized flowers measure up to 25cm and bear a uniquely subtle perfume. There are few shrubs which can rival the…  More Info

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Hydrangea petiolaris

…dark green foliage. When summer turns to autumn, the heart shaped leaves transform into a buttery shade of yellow that will illuminate even the darkest corner. This shade loving Hydrangea is ideal for cold, north facing walls that seldom see the sun. This variety is the holder of an RHS AGM and…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sunshine Amy'

…flowerheads in shades of cream, green and pale pink. This mophead hydrangea's most exciting feature is perhaps her stunning and unusual variegated foliage; each green leaf generously edged in cream for a fantastic foliage display. Easy to grow and flowering all summer, this robust hardy shrub makes…  More Info

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Tulip Tree

A magnificent deciduous tree for a large garden! The glossy leaves, with their curious and distinctive shape, release a powerful eucalyptus scent when crushed. As autumn approaches the foliage turns from green to buttery yellow, before falling to reveal the fascinating corky bark that covers the…  More Info

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Campsis 'Pink Panther'

…to grow against a warm, sheltered wall, Campsis ‘Pink Panther’ is a bit of a show-off! Big, trumpet-shaped flowers in a peachy-pink shade are held in generous clusters, transforming your patio into a Mediterranean paradise! Give it a warm spot and this vigorous, twining vine will quickly…  More Info

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Abelia 'Edward Goucher'

…shrub has a graceful arching habit that makes a lovely feature in sunny borders. From July to October, the stems play host to clusters of lilac-pink, tubular flowers with a delicate honey fragrance. Cloaked in bright green leaves throughout summer, Abelia 'Edward Goucher' turns to muted shades of…  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Hercules'

…point for lightly shaded borders. In autumn, the foliage turns to bright shades of orange and gold, adding a final splash of colour to fading borders. Hydrangea paniculata 'Hercules' is a hardy, deciduous shrub which copes well in those challenging north facing positions. A lovely choice for a…  More Info

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Parthenocissus henryana

…turns to radiant shades of red and orange, enhanced by attractive clusters of blue-black berries. This magnificent Chinese Virginia Creeper is less vigorous than other species, but will still require plenty of space. Tolerant of both sun and shade, it is particularly useful for those tricky north…  More Info

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Diervilla 'Kodiak Red'

…reliable shrub that is valued for its bright spring and autumn foliage colour and is especially useful in partially shaded borders and difficult soils. It requires virtually no maintenance and is drought tolerant once established, adapting to almost any situation. Forms a bushy, mounding shrub…  More Info

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Grape 'Himrod'

…superb dessert grape but can also be used for wine-making or juicing. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour.…  More Info

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Grape 'Trio Mix'

…Suitable for growing outdoors or under protection. Fruit has pips. * Grape 'Sauvignon' (White) - Late Season. Self Fertile. Grape 'Sauvignon' (White) is a very vigorous variety of French origin bearing large green fruits. Famous for producing exceptionally elegant, dry white wines. Suitable for…  More Info

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Hydrangea 'Burning Hot'

…flower for many weeks over the summer and their skeletal flowerheads offer additional interest in winter. ‘Burning Hot’ also adds a unique colour to indoor arrangements, and is exceptionally long-lasting in a vase. With a compact habit, this deciduous shrub is perfect for lightly shaded…  More Info

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Diervilla splendens 'Diva'

…partially shaded borders and difficult soils. It requires virtually no maintenance and is drought tolerant once established, adapting to almost any situation. Diervilla 'Diva' spreads by suckers, quickly forming a bushy mound clothed in lance-shaped leaves. It makes a useful shrub for a mixed border…  More Info

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Sambucus racemosa 'Welsh Gold'

…‘Welsh Gold’ is an easy and reliable, disease-free shrub that makes an attractive foliage feature for mixed borders or a solitary focal specimen. It is particularly useful for illuminating woodland-type borders in partial shade. Height: 120cm (4ft). Spread: 1m (39in). Plant height and…  More Info

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Hedera helix 'Kolibri'

…areas and make an attractive addition to winter containers. This self-clinging climber is useful for clothing north-facing walls and fences or covering the ground and stabilising banks in dry shade. This wildlife-friendly plant bears greenish-cream flowers in summer that attract pollinators,…  More Info

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Hydrangea 'Runaway Bride'

…with just a hint of pink, creating a truly romantic display. This award winning, hardy shrub has a dense, rounded habit that makes it perfect for a patio container. Alternatively, plant it in a lightly shaded border, where it will add plenty of elegance to your planting scheme. Height and spread:…  More Info

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Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume White'

A perfect shrub for the patio or small border, providing elegant structure with its arching branches, a flurry of pure white flowers and heavenly perfume. Philadelphus ‘Petite Perfume White’ is a compact variety that will happily grow in a container, tolerates drought once established…  More Info

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Grape 'Boskoop Glory'

…promises generous results with minimal 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…  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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Hydrangea anomala petiolaris 'Semiola'

…climber, Hydrangea anomala ‘Semiola’ is ideal for partially shaded walls, fences or trellis in north and east-facing sites. Less vigorous than the common deciduous Climbing Hydrangea, it’s more suitable for smaller gardens, has the additional feature of copper-coloured…  More Info

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Abelia mosanensis 'Monia'

…the glossy green leaves turn fabulous shades of burnt orange and red. Easy to grow and unfussy about soil type, it makes a fine informal specimen for a mixed border, especially near a path or patio, where you can appreciate its fragrance. It is a magnet for bees and butterflies when in flower.…  More Info

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Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'

…'Guernsey Cream' is known and loved for its large creamy flowers measuring up to 12cm across, with their contrasting yellow stamens and a pale green stripe. This hardy perennial looks wonderful when climbing up a trellis or support, backed by dark green foliage for maximum visual effect. Flowering…  More Info

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Sweet Annabelle'

…Annabelle’ flowers on both old and new wood, providing an extended bloom period. Excellent 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…  More Info

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