Perennials For Shade

Begonia 'Red Tempest'

…an eye-catching specimen for the house or conservatory. The jagged leaves of Begonia ‘Red Tempest’ swirl in stormy blend of purple and silver with delicately etched veining. Pink flowers in summer and autumn complete the display. Position it in light shade to prevent leaf-scorch and…  More Info

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Begonia 'Rocheart'

…sprinkled with silvery spots. This RHS award-winning begonia makes a beautiful foliage plant for the house or conservatory. The pink flowers produced in summer and autumn are a bonus. Position it in light shade to prevent leaf-scorch and keep at a minimum of 16C. Height and spread: 30cm (12in).  More Info

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Begonia 'Satin Starburst'

…splash and margined with silvery spots. This painted begonia makes a beautiful foliage plant for the house or conservatory. The pink flowers produced in summer and autumn are a bonus. Position it in light shade to prevent leaf-scorch and keep at a minimum of 16C. Height and spread: 30cm (12in).  More Info

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Asplenium trichomanes

…tough. Asplenium trichomanes is a UK native evergreen fern that forms small nests of dainty green fronds with a ladder-like pattern. It is especially good for tucking into wall crevices, paving cracks and rockeries and thrives in dry shade once established. Height and spread: 10cm-20cm (4-8in).  More Info

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Begonia sizemoreae

An unusual species Begonia for the serious Begonia collector, Begonia sizemoreae was recently discovered growing on a lone mountain in Vietnam. Begonia sizemoreae has enormously tactile foliage, its corrugated surface is covered in soft hairs making this whiskery begonia soft to touch. The neat,…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'

…with salmon pink flowers that pollinating insects will love. Due to the vigorous nature of its spread Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' is the perfect choice for woodland and wildlife gardens, rockeries and borders where shade may be an issue for other plants. Height: 10cm (8). Spread: 60cm (24).  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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Campanula carpatica 'Alba'

Campanula carpatica is popular for good reason – this versatile 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,…  More Info

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Almost Unkillable Houseplant Collection

…relatively slow growth habit. A well behaved, indoor plant for that will adapt to a wide range of conditions. Height: 120cm (48). Spread: 90cm (36).* Spathiphyllum 'Torelli' - Better known as the Peace Lily, these tender perennials are famed for their ability to remove pollutants from the air.…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Milk Chocolate'

…making the hardy perennial an excellent way of attracting bees and other beneficial insects to wildlife gardens in June and July. During the rest of the season, glossy foliage will continue to flourish in sunlight or partial shade and can provide an attractive backdrop for other plants.…  More Info

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Linum perenne Blue

Perennial 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.…  More Info

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Linum perenne White

Perennial 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.…  More Info

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Lupin 'The Chatelaine'

…the tall spires of pea-like flowers that provide colour from early summer onwards. Like all Lupins 'The Chatelaine' doesn't ask for much in return, it's a hardy perennial that will thrive in sun or semi shade and will be at home in a border or woodland garden. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 60cm (24).  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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Scabiosa japonica 'Ritz Blue'

…a beautiful shade of soft lilac-blue. Flowering all summer and into autumn, this compact variety is ideal for containers, rockeries and border edges, thriving in a sunny, free-draining spot and showing good drought tolerance once established. Like most scabious, this alpine form is a magnet for…  More Info

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Lily Vendome (Pollen Free)

…in a luminous shade of sugar pink that is matched with a sweet fragrance. Admirers are drawn into the centre of the blooms with a subtle yellow eye and a sprinkling of speckles. These gorgeous lilies make fabulous show-offs for patio containers or in the border but are also perfect for keen florists…  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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Summer Saver Bulb Collection

…them in gaps among perennials or grow them together for a fantastic display in their own right. This generous collection combines traditional favourites and a few not so common varieties to bring a long season of interest to borders and containers. Why not cut a few for a vase indoors? Collection…  More Info

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Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'

Perfect for those challenging shaded areas beneath deciduous trees, or meandering through cottage garden borders! Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' is a compact evergreen perennial that will seed freely once established, making superb groundcover. Its beetroot-purple foliage contrasts beautifully…  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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Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash'

…hardy perennial with delightful slender, silver spotted foliage. Lungworts have long been a favourite for cottage gardens, and ?Raspberry Splash? is a superb choice for attracting pollinating insects into wildlife areas, and for creating spreading clumps of groundcover in the shade of trees…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Alba'

…brighten dappled shade in woodland areas and shady borders, where its pale flowers appear luminescent as they reflect the light when dusk falls. This striking flower will prove to be a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects and flower arrangers will also make a beeline for these eye catching…  More Info

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Geranium 'Birch Double' (Hardy)

…with gently ruffled, 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…  More Info

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Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl'

…The simple, single flowers are swirled in shades of strawberry and white set off with a central gold boss. Glossy, evergreen leaves provide a dark background that complements the flowers. Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl' makes a lovely feature for a container filled with ericaceous compost.…  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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Astrantia major Censation™ 'Milano'

…to a cutting garden, so the flowers can be used in home-made bouquets, and dried flower arrangements. Hattie's Pincushion is a great plant for attracting bees and butterfles to your garden. It is hardy and does well in a full sun, or partial shade location.'''Height: 50cm (19). Spread: 45cm (18).'  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmation Purple'

…interiors. Flowering from May to July, this hardy biennial has a uniform, well-branched habit for a bountiful supply of flowering stems. These versatile Digitalis grow well in either sun or shade and make a lovely addition to cottage gardens borders, woodland gardens or wildlife gardens where…  More Info

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Carex 'Milk Chocolate'

…clump forming Sedge is grown for its slender chocolate brown foliage with a delicate pink tinge to the edge of each leaf. As autumn approaches, the dense foliage turns to attractive shades of orange and brown. Carex 'Milk Chocolate' is a superb evergreen perennial grass which is at its best when…  More Info

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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

This versatile little perennial is both moisture and drought tolerant, and thrives in almost any position from sun to dappled shade. The heart-shaped foliage of Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is a splendid sight in shades of green, gold and red, with a pungent orange fragrance. Throughout mid-summer…  More Info

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Wellbeing Collection (House Plant)

…can get some sun and some shade throughout the day. An aloe vera plant is popular for its medicinal qualities. The sap inside its thick fleshy foliage has cooling qualities which is commonly used for scalds and burns. It is easy to care for which may be another reason for its popularity. It will…  More Info

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Ceratostigma 'Gentian Blue'

…progresses, the green summer foliage turns to vivid shades of burnt orange and red, bringing a welcome splash of colour to fading borders. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, this blue-flowered leadwort is a great low-maintenance perennial for covering large areas, providing months of colour and…  More Info

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Hellebore Double Pink

…Pink’ is an elegant hardy perennial, braving the cold weather in late winter and early spring with its dusky pink blooms. Leathery, evergreen foliage forms good groundcover when Hellebores are grown in large colonies. Ideal for planting in the dappled shade of deciduous trees and shrubs where…  More Info

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Ajuga Feathered Friends 'Fancy Finch'

…flowers in late spring and summer. This handsome bugle is ideal for ground cover, 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…  More Info

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Matteuccia orientalis

…Fern’. Slightly more compact than its commoner relative, Matteuccia struthiopteris, it makes a better choice for smaller gardens. A gorgeous foliage plant for dappled shade in moist woodland-type borders or surrounding water. This deciduous, hardy fern is deservedly popular and has been…  More Info

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Musa basjoo

…fantastic banana palm is the perfect addition for any tropical planting scheme or planted as an exotic patio centrepiece. Musa Basjoo has gigantic long leaves that unfurl at the top of the woody stem for throughout the summer months that will create both shade and tranquility. Also known as Japanese…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Mixed'

…iconic flower spikes from early summer, in a range of harmonious colours. Its tall flowers are great for cutting, adding a strong vertical accent to summer bouquets. An ideal choice for adding height and stature to shaded borders, woodlands and wildlife areas. Height: 120cm (48). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Meconopsis 'China Blue'

Meconopsis ‘China Blue’ is a breath-taking perennial that is an absolute must-have for a shady, moist spot in slightly acid soil. Large, saucer-shaped flowers with petals that appear fashioned out of silk crepe, shimmer in an exquisite shade of pale cobalt, perfectly contrasting with the…  More Info

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Strawberry 'Summer Breeze Rose'

…breeding has produced a real beauty! With double blooms in a deep shade of red-pink, Strawberry 'Summer Breeze Rose' will look equally at home among your favourite herbaceous perennials. Ornamental strawberry plants keep their flowers for longer than their single-flowered cousins. The dark green…  More Info

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Bedding Most Scented Collection

…patio containers and hanging baskets with the most spectacular array of colour. A wonderful collection of 4 stunning varieties selected specifically for their fantastic range of contrasting colours, stunning blooms and elegant foliage. Supplied as vigorous plug plants.* Collection comprises:* Pansy…  More Info

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Passiflora (Passion Flower) 'Lavender Lady'

Passion flowers are vigorous but tender evergreen climbers grown for their uniquely elaborate and showy blooms. Offset by deep green, three-lobed leaves, the exotic flowers of Passiflora 'Lavender Lady' are an unusual and striking shade of pale purple, with vivid blue-purple filaments surrounding a…  More Info

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Heuchera 'Wild Rose'

A gorgeously coloured Heuchera – ‘Wild Rose’ boasts large leaves in a sumptuous shade of pinky-purple etched with charcoal veins. If that wasn’t enough – there is also the summer bonus of small pink flowers held in dainty sprays. A large and fast-growing variety, it…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrids'

…with heavily spotted throats in pastel shades of mauve, pink, yellow or white. The uniform spikes with evenly spaced flowers create a spectacular presence at the back of borders and make handsome cut flowers. This short-lived, perennial is best known for its statuesque presence in cottage gardens…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'

Mouth-watering shades of pink, red and orange will create a colourful tapestry in in your herbaceous borders. This hardy and low maintenance perennial is surprisingly tough and reliable. Its upright stems are cloaked in feathery foliage and topped with flattened panicles of tiny nectar rich blooms…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Cr'me de Cassis'

…fade to paler berry shades around the edges. Each vertical stem bears an attractive mixture of double, semi double and single blooms. As well as being a cottage garden essential, bringing height and stature to the back of perennial borders, hollyhocks made handsome cut flowers for summer bouquets…  More Info

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Begonia 'Parisienne Trailing'

…ideal for cascading from hanging baskets and containers. ‘Parisienne Trailing’ produces large blooms in a palette of fruity shades from crushed strawberry pink to apricot yellow. Better still, each flower is deliciously fragrant and weather resistant. Begonias will continue blooming for…  More Info

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Begonia 'Parisienne' (Trailing)

…ideal for cascading from hanging baskets and containers. ‘Parisienne Trailing’ produces large blooms in a palette of fruity shades from crushed strawberry pink to apricot yellow. Better still, each flower is deliciously fragrant and weather resistant. Begonias will continue blooming for…  More Info

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Aquilegia caerulea 'Biedermeier'

…shades in pink, purple, blue and white, including bi-colours. The short-spurred, double blooms are produced 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…  More Info

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Tulip 'Viridiflora Mix'

…in shades of pink and red with a broad green stripe on each petal. The flowers are complemented by foliage with creamy-yellow margins. It makes an eye-catching mix for containers, borders or vase arrangements. The additional chlorophyll in the petals means that Viridiflora tulips have good perennial…  More Info

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Pansy 'Autumn Blaze Mixed' (Garden Ready)

…happy in sun or semi shade. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 25cm (10). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. The crystallised petals are great decorations for cakes and cookies, or they can be added straight to green salads for an injection of colour. For more details about edible…  More Info

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Passiflora Collection

…grown for their uniquely elaborate and showy blooms. Offset by deep green, three-lobed leaves, the exotic flowers are followed by egg-sized orange fruits that provide spectacular colour and interest well into autumn. Vigorous and easy to grow, these subtropical climbers are always rewarding for…  More Info

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Hydrangea seemannii

…maintenance other than occasional trimming. A versatile climber, it copes with everything from full sun to deep shade given a sheltered, free-draining position. A rewarding climber for a sheltered courtyard or cottage garden where it can be allowed to scramble informally up a wall or over an arbour.…  More Info

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Erysimum 'Trio'

This trio of perennial wallflowers will be some of the first flowers to colour your garden in spring, continuing for weeks until late summer. Each flower changes colour as it matures, morphing through various shades so that at any one time plants are covered in blooms at various stages, creating a…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Eva Cullum'

…blooms with a magenta eye. Their old-fashioned, sweet fragrance adds to their appeal and the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies. Thrives in moist, fertile soils including heavy clays and good for bringing colour to partially shaded sites. RHS AGM. Height: 90cm (36in). Spread: 75cm (30in).  More Info

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Streptocarpus 'Anwen'

…open, pastel-coloured flowers in soft shades of lilac and creamy green with delicate, violet veining. Streptocarpus are easy-care flowering houseplants. Keep them in bright, indirect light and they will reliably produce their exotic and colourful blooms for several months. Height: 20cm (8in).…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Sweet Femmy'

…is perfect for dainty patio pots or furnishing a border edge with bright and long-lasting colour. The blooms are about 6cm across and come in a wonderful lip-stick shade of brilliant pink which glows like neon! Not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they also provide a banquet for bees and…  More Info

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Begonia 'Sun Dancer Mixed'

…Dancer Mixed’ features a fabulously fruity mix of colours that delivers a stunning show in hanging baskets for little effort. The double-flowered blooms measure 8-15cm and come in shades of pink, orange, red, white, salmon, yellow and apricot. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 30-40cm (12-16in).  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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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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Aspidistra elatior (House Plant)

…Cast Iron Plant for its resilience, even when neglected! This reliable house plant was extremely popular with the Victorians not least because of its ability to withstand, drought, pollution and low light levels. An ideal focal point for a hallway table, cool conservatory or a shaded corner of your…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Cornel Duo'

…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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