Part Shade

Campanula pyramidalis 'Blue'

…statuesque plants really earn their place in the border. They can also be grown in containers where they’ll put on a fabulous display in a partly shaded site on the patio, their luminescent blooms shining out in low light. Height: 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). Spread 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Calendula 'Art Shades'

…Calendula 'Art Shades' has large, frilled blooms in unusual shades ranging through apricot, orange, primrose and cream. This lovely english marigold is long-flowering in many garden situations and also makes a good cut flower. Height 60cm (24). Spread 20cm (8) Culinary note: Some parts of these…  More Info

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Viola hybrida 'Rose Shades'

…flowering variety in delicious rose shades. Each bloom has an attractive yellow eye and darker whiskers, plus the added bonus of a sweet fragrance. Ideal for planting in spring or summer borders and containers. Height: 15-25cm (6-10in). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. The…  More Info

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Calendula 'Art Shades' (Start-A-Garden™ Range)

…excellent for bedding and borders. Large, frilled blooms in unusual shades ranging through apricot, orange, primrose and cream. Long-flowering in many garden situations and also makes a good cut flower. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. The light peppery taste of the flowers can…  More Info

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Calendula officinalis 'Art Shades Mixed' (Seeds)

…colours, from deep orange to cream, are long flowering and great for cutting. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. The light peppery taste of the flowers can be added to breads for extra flavour with a touch of colour. Calendula petals…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Alba'

Marvellous large pure white spikes, a rare and unusual colour. Magnificent in the border in sun or part shade and very useful as a cut flower. Flowers early summer.  More Info

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Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana 'Zebrina'

An easily raised perennial thriving in sun or part shade and producing strong, erect stems crammed with white to pink flowers with purple, almost black 'flamed' markings. Easy, thriving in most soils. A magnificent display. Flowers all summer. Flowers in first year.  More Info

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Cordyline australis Verde atlantic green

…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 metres. Spread: over 1 meter.  More Info

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Tradescantia Charlotte

…nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. These versatile clump-forming perennials are unfussy about soil and grow well in sun or in part shade. Tradescantia ‘Charlotte’ boasts particularly large violet-purple blooms with contrasting yellow stamens, borne on branched, arching…  More Info

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Aquilegia caerulea 'Biedermeier'

…from spring to midsummer, nodding on short stalks above a basal mound of attractive blue-green, finely divided foliage. These classic ‘Granny’s bonnets’ are perfect for weaving through informal borders in sun or part shade. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 40cm (16”).  More Info

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Primula veris

…beauty. Fragrant lemon yellow pendulous blooms. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Flowers spring. Height 23cm (9in). Contact with the leaves may cause skin allergy to some people with sensitive skins. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Try the sweet tasting petals on top of…  More Info

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Tradescantia J C Weguelin

…nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. These versatile clump-forming perennials are unfussy about soil and grow well in sun or in part shade. Tradescantia 'J.C. Weguelin' bears clusters of beautiful pale blue blooms with contrasting yellow stamens throughout summer and into autumn, and…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Snowy Mountain'

…purple spots which will tempt bees and other insects. Tall sturdy spires of flowers will create an eye-catching display in cottage garden borders. Will grow in any garden soil in full sun or part shade. Useful Links: How to grow foxgloves from seed Reasons to buy your seeds from Thompson & Morgan  More Info

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Magnolia 'Yellow Bird'

…in colour and contrasts well with the flowers, fading to yellowy brown in autumn. Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' will tolerate sun and part shade if grown in a neutral to acidic soil in a sheltered position. Height: 5m (16'). Spread: 3m (10'). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Campanula carpatica 'Alba'

…little plant will readily colonise walls, paving cracks, rockeries and border edges or tumble gently over containers. Fuss free and happy in part shade or sun, Campanula carpatica 'Alba' flowers for many weeks in early summer, covering cushiony mounds of toothed, semi-evergreen foliage with masses…  More Info

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Lily (Pollen Free) 'Belvedere'

Elevate your summer borders and patio pots with the showstopping elegance of this exquisite Easter x Asiatic lily. Thriving in sun or part shade in well-drained soil, this new hybrid is fully hardy, so will re-emerge year after year to burst into glorious bloom. Lily 'Belvedere' is a pollen-free…  More Info

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Weigela 'Florida Variegata'

Brighten up your borders with the bright, variegated foliage of Weigela 'Florida Variegata'. Versatile and adaptable, it thrives in sun or part shade, needing very little maintenance. May and June sees this deciduous, hardy shrub covered with dainty pink blooms which are loved by pollinating…  More Info

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Tradescantia Little Doll

…nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. These versatile clump-forming perennials are unfussy about soil and grow well in sun or in part shade. Tradescantia ‘Little Doll’ is a particularly compact cultivar ideal for the front of the border, with abundant soft blue-purple…  More Info

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Euonymus japonicus 'President Gauthier'

…dense, upright evergreen provides foliage interest and structure throughout the year. Easy and reliable, it adapts to any soil and tolerates part shade. Height: 250cm (98?). Spread 250cm (98?). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The…  More Info

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Aquilegia Earlybird Purple Blue

…a neat mound of attractive lobed foliage. Gently nodding with long spurs, the flowers are the epitome of elegance and are great for cutting to enjoy their beauty up close. This dwarf columbine thrives best in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in part shade. Height and spread: 20-30cm (8-12in).  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Skyfall'

…on pink tints as they age. Despite the heavy weight of the supersized panicles, strongly erect stems hold them pointing skywards! A wonderful shrub for adding glamour to borders, especially ones in part shade, and a stunning specimen for a large patio pot. Height: 120cm (48in). Spread: 80cm (32in).  More Info

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Campanula lactiflora 'Dwarf Pink'

…May to August, Campanula lactifolia ?Dwarf Pink? is a perfect cottage garden plant. It thrives in sun or semi shade, although the delicate flowers keep their colour better in a partly shaded spot. Its nectar is loved by bees and other pollinators. The Milky Bellflower is attractive as a cut flower…  More Info

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Campanula glomerata 'Blue Crown'

Campanula glomerata ‘Blue Crown’ is a perfect perennial for the front of the border, especially in partly shaded spots. From May onwards, it produces domed clusters of intense blue-purple flowers which sit above a mound of neat foliage. The flowers of ‘Blue Crown’ have…  More Info

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Lily (Pollen Free) 'Gold Twin'

Inject a bold splash of colour into your summer borders and patio pots with this showstoppingly vibrant Asiatic lily. Thriving in sun or part shade in well-drained soil, Asiatics are famed for their bright colours and are fully hardy, so will re-emerge year after year to burst into glorious bloom.…  More Info

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Lily (Pollen Free) 'Scoubidou'

Inject a bold splash of colour into your summer borders and patio pots with this showstoppingly vibrant Asiatic lily. Thriving in sun or part shade in well-drained soil, Asiatics are famed for their bright colours and are fully hardy, so will re-emerge year after year to burst into glorious bloom.…  More Info

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Lily (Pollen Free) 'Bald Eagle'

Inject a bold splash of colour into your summer borders and patio pots with this showstoppingly vibrant Asiatic lily. Thriving in sun or part shade in well-drained soil, Asiatics are famed for their bright colours and are fully hardy, so will re-emerge year after year to burst into glorious bloom.…  More Info

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Ajuga Feathered Friends 'Fancy Finch'

…underplanting trees and shrubs, woodland gardens and adding to rockeries and mixed containers. The three leaf colours are most apparent in part shade – foliage will be mostly orange in full sun. Low-maintenance and happy to grow almost anywhere, the Feathered Friends™ series comprises…  More Info

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Lily (Pollen Free) 'Red Twin'

Make a dramatic statement in your summer borders and patio pots with this showstoppingly vibrant and majestic Asiatic lily. Thriving in sun or part shade in well-drained soil, Asiatics are famed for their bright colours and are fully hardy, so will re-emerge year after year to burst into glorious…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'

…which often persist through winter. A valuable shrub for shady woodland borders in acid soil where it will flower abundantly in part shade. The leaves often turn intense shades of yellow in autumn. Height and spread: 1.5–2.5 metres (5-8ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia

…through winter. Clethra alnifolia is a useful plant for shady woodland borders in acid soil where it will flower abundantly in part shade. The leaves often turn strong shades of yellow in autumn. Height and spread: 1.5–2.5 metres (5-8ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Lobelia Vedrariensis

…moist soil, either in full sun or part shade. Hardier than Lobelia x speciosa ‘Fan Blue’, ‘Vedrariensis’ is a great choice for areas of the UK that experience very cold winters. Height: 90cm (35in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Please note: All parts are toxic. The milky sap can…  More Info

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Saxifraga umbrosa 'Variegata'

…the transition between hard surfaces and soft landscaping. Alternatively, allow it to spill over containers in shady spots. Performs best in part shade. Height and spread: 25cm (10in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height…  More Info

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Saskatoon Berry

…fruit is perfect for jams, smoothies and other desserts. Origin: Canada. Amelanchier canadensis is a beautiful shrub which will grow in sun or part shade, growing to 200-250cm it has pretty star-shaped white flowers in the spring, which are followed by juicy anthocyanin rich fruits ready for picking…  More Info

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Pelargonium 'Pinki Pinks'

…ruffled leaves. Ideal for pots and hanging baskets, this robust geranium will tumble attractively over the sides but won’t get leggy even in part shade. ‘Pinki Pinks’ works equally well on its own as a specimen plant or as a filler in a mixed container. Despite its delicate looks,…  More Info

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Polemonium caeruleum 'Album'

…with clusters of nodding, white flowers with golden stamens. Flowering in May to June, it 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…  More Info

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Lythrum virgatum 'Rosy Gem'

Lythrum virgatum ‘Rosy Gem’ is an incredibly versatile perennial that tolerates all soils except very dry ones, whether in sun or part shade, thriving even on heavy clay and in soils that sit permanently wet, making it a great choice for pondside planting. Tall spikes of deep rose-pink…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Coral Flame'

…perennials are coming to an end. Phlox are a cottage garden staple, giving a long-lasting display whilst not minding whether they are in full sun or part shade, and thriving in even heavy clay soils. They are a magnet for butterflies. Height: 40cm (16in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Lilac Flame'

…perennials are coming to an end. Phlox are a cottage garden staple, giving a long-lasting display whilst not minding whether they are in full sun or part shade, and thriving in even heavy clay soils. They are a magnet for butterflies. Height: 40cm (16in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Vanilla Spice'

…adaptable plant will tolerate full sun providing the soil is consistently moist, but it is espeically valuable for its ability to flower freely in part shade. Clethra alnifolia ‘Vanilla Spice’ forms a compact, deciduous, suckering shrub clothed in dark green, glossy leaves with serrated…  More Info

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Polemonium caeruleum

…topped with clusters of nodding, blue flowers with golden stamens. Flowering May to June, it 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…  More Info

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Campanula pyramidalis 'Alba'

…statuesque plants really earn their place in the border. They can also be grown in containers where they’ll put on a fabulous display in a partly shaded site on the patio, their luminescent blooms shining out in low light. Height: 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). Spread 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Lily (Pollen Free) Collection

…of colour into your summer borders and patio pots with this showstopping collection of stunningly vibrant Asiatic lilies. Thriving in sun or part shade in well-drained soil, Asiatics are famed for their bright colours and are fully hardy, so will re-emerge year after year to burst into glorious…  More Info

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Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

…in spring, the white, highly fragrant flowers burst open, attracting bees and filling the air with a delightful sweet scent. Preferring a partly or fully shaded position, Skimmia japonica ?Rubella? makes a fantastic low-maintenance addition to woodland gardens, borders or patio containers, where it…  More Info

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Hardy Geranium Collection

Hardy Geraniums are a versatile, easy to grow and perfect for beginner gardeners. This superb collection contains something for every part of the garden - shade lovers, spreading ground cover, sun worshippers and cottage garden classics. Flowering from late spring onwards, these herbaceous…  More Info

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Gaultheria procumbens

…also sometimes called Eastern teaberry, the checkerberry, the boxberry, or the American wintergreen, is great for growing in difficult, shaded parts of the garden with minimum fuss, and will prevent weeds from growing. It can also be planted on sloping ground, making it a good alternative…  More Info

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Golden Yellow Tones Colour Collection

…creeping perennial makes ideal ground cover or underplanting, or a lovely addition to a woodland garden or mixed container, thriving in part to full shade. It prefers moist but well-drained soils, though is tolerant of both very moist soils and dry periods. Height: 15cm (6in). Spread: 50cm (20in).*…  More Info

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Camellia '1001 Summer Nights' Jasmine

Imagine the luxurious blooms of spring flowering Camellias in the height of summer! Now that dream has become a reality with Camellia '1001 Summer Nights' Jasmine. Bred in China by Mr. Gao Jiyin, who has worked with camellia for over 50 years, and his colleagues Mr. Zhao Qiangmin and Mr. Liu Xinkai.…  More Info

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Philodendron 'Imperial Red' (House Plant)

This Philodendron boasts shiny, heart-shaped green leaves that are striped with golden yellow. Philodendron 'White Measure' is a low maintenance variety that is easy to grow and as well as looking very catching, it also has air purifying benefits. It will thrive in a humid, bright or partly-shaded…  More Info

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Dracaena fragrans (Deremensis Group) 'Lemon Lime' (House Plant)

…Dracaena fragrans 'Lemon Lime' is easy to grow and will thrive in a light, bright area that is out of direct sunlight but will also be happy in a shaded part of your home. This variety will add some beautiful architectural structure to your home without taking up lots of room. Height: 120cm (48).…  More Info

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Clematis 'Star of India'

Clematis 'Star of India' is ideal for a partially shaded part of the garden, so it's superb purple petals do not fade in strong sunlight. The large, rich purple, flowers are exotic but subtle, with a distinct star shape. Wild Clematis originate in China, and some cultivars were developed in Japan,…  More Info

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Hydrangea aspera 'Sargentiana'

…by white outer florets. It makes an excellent understory shrub for shade in a woodland setting or at the back of a mixed border. However, it will also cope with sunnier sites providing it receives some shade during the hottest part of the day. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 3m (10ft). Spread: 2m…  More Info

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Blues Colour Collection

…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). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click…  More Info

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Coreopsis Golden Sphere

Coreopsis 'Solanna Golden Sphere' is a compact, bushy variety that makes a hardworking perennial for any sunny or part-shaded border. Masses of unabashedly cheerful, pom-pom-like golden yellow double blooms are produced all summer and into autumn, above a neat clump of lance-shaped foliage. Easy to…  More Info

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Polemonium 'Heaven Scent'

A lovely plant for a partly-shaded, woodland-type border. From May to July, Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' bears purple-violet bell-shaped, highly fragrant flowers with bright golden anthers. The flowers nod above pretty foliage which emerges dark bronze to purple in spring, forming a lovely complement…  More Info

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Distylium myricoides 'Blue Cascade'

…partial shade, so it is useful in almost any part of the garden. Early spring sees the dark red petal-less flowers opening along the arching stems to add rich colour when it is needed in the garden. An easy to keep plant, the Blue Leafed Izu Tree will soon become a valued part of your collection.…  More Info

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Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

…other plants prefer not to grow. Give it shade and moist conditions and it will reward you with lush foliage which looks as good in large pots as it does in the border. 'Sum and Substance' will tolerate some sun, but give the foliage shade during the hottest part of the day and shelter it from cold…  More Info

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Clematis 'Blekitny Aniol'

…a height of 4 metres, making it a good choice for a boring wall, such as the side of a garage. It enjoys being in partial shade, that will give it some shelter for part of the day from direct sunlight. Height: 4m (12'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pensham Just Jayne'

…to give colour in the garden for an amazing five months of the year. What?s more, the foliage is semi-evergreen so it plays its part even in winter. Penstemon ?Pensham Just Jayne? will thrive in sun or shade and once established it can even tolerate drought. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Rose 'Masquerade'

…pink before maturing to a gorgeous shade of red. This stunning climbing rose makes a particularly eye-catching feature grown against a wall or pergola. Height: 4m (12') Spread: 2m (6', 6) Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click…  More Info

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Rose 'Paul's Scarlet'

…blooms, in a bold shade of scarlet that doesn't fade in the sun. The almost thornless stems are easily trained to create a magnificent summer display against walls and pergolas. Height and spread: 3m (10'). Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers…  More Info

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