Plants For Shaded Areas

Begonia 'Apricot Shades'

…'Apricot Shades' makes an excellent addition to hanging baskets, patio containers and window boxes, where it will light up even the shadiest areas all summer long. You can really fill up your garden with these great-value larger packs. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 45cm (18). Useful links: How to plant…  More Info

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Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid

…plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets and borders without the need for growing on. Pre-planted Baskets - Take the hassle out of planting up…  More Info

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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

…provides a low growing 'carpet' of green foliage, about 15cm (6) high, that is perfect for the undercanopies of trees. This ground cover plant suppresses weeds and is a neat and tidy solution for shaded areas, and awkward spots in driveways etc that would look better with some greenery. From early…  More Info

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Astilbe x arendsii 'Look at Me'

…parts of the garden, where many other plants do not grow well. It is a great option for damp and shady positions, and in the early summer months will produce powder pink feathery plumes on red stems. Astilbes can also be planted in planters in shaded areas if they are kept well watered. Height:…  More Info

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Hosta 'Giant Leaved Mix'

…will spread to create superb ground cover for those challenging shaded areas of the garden. Ideal for the front of borders or planting into patio containers. They bring a calming, leafy feel to courtyard gardens, softening the edges of paved areas. Hosta 'Giant Leaved Mix' comprises: * Hosta…  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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Anemone nemorosa

…green leaves creating a sensational contrast. Plant them alongside English Bluebells for a natural woodland feel. Anemone nemorosa is ideal for creating spring ground cover in woodland areas or simply underplanting trees in those challenging shaded spots. Despite their size on supply, these small…  More Info

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

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

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Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

…blooms, and is ideal for bringing spring colour to woodland areas and shaded borders. Height: 35cm (14). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary information: The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and added to salads, or used as a potherb. The plant is an ingredient of the drink Vermouth. For more details about…  More Info

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Hosta 'Frances Williams'

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

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Dryopteris 'Jurassic Gold'

…ground cover for woodland areas and shaded borders. Perfect for adding colour and texture to a dark corner of the garden, Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' also makes a fine container plant, creating an attractive, colourful focal point. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm (18). Plant height and…  More Info

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Begonia 'Fragrant Falls Improved™ - Apricot Delight'

…are double blooms and the plants are covered in them, throughout summer and well into autumn. These trailing begonias are ideal for baskets, flower pouches and window boxes and are very shade tolerant, making them suitable for north facing walls, and shady areas of the garden. Height and spread:…  More Info

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Snowdrops in the Green

…dappled shade at the base of trees, or for a particularly bold impact, try naturalising them in large informal areas of grass. Snowdrops in the green are ideal for spring planting. For autumn planting choose Snowdrop bulbs. Height: 10cm (4). Only cultivated stock used. Useful links: How to plant…  More Info

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English Bluebells

…dappled shade at the base of trees, or for a particularly bold impact, try naturalising them in large informal areas of grass. Bluebell bulbs are ideal for autumn planting. For spring planting choose bluebells in the green. Height: 30 cm (12). Only cultivated stock used. Useful links: How to plant…  More Info

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White Flower Hedge Trellis -1x2m

…hedges or walls, or even to be used over arbours and pergolas to create soft shaded areas beneath. With 100% weather resistant willow and leaves, the trellis is easy to install and maintenance free, making it a must-have accessory for any garden space. SpecificationsMaterial: PE 50%, Willow 50%  More Info

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Aconites (Winter Flowering)

…aconite bulbs will return year after year with virtually no maintenance, to create a carpet of colour. Perfect for naturalising in informal areas of grass or planting in the dappled shade of deciduous trees. Height: 8cm (3?). Spread: 5cm (2?). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers  More Info

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Aruncus dioicus

…specimen for a pondside, bog garden or a damp area in shade or sun. From a billowing mound of light green pinnate leaves burst large plume-like creamy flowers in early summer. The blossom is similar to Astilbe, with male plants producing the largest flower spikes, whilst female plants produce…  More Info

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Garden Ready Bumper Collection

…Guaranteed to brighten up even the most shaded areas of your garden. * Gazania 'Tiger Stripes Mixed' - These undemanding and free-flowering bedding plants tolerate drought or windy coastal sites with ease. * Zinnia 'Profusion Mixed' - Compact plants ideal for pots or front of border with 5 months of…  More Info

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Bergenia cordifolia 'Bressingham White'

The perfect perennial for those difficult spots in dry shade, Bergenia provides useful evergreen ground cover, spring flowers and a feast of nectar for early pollinators. This low maintenance and adaptable plant spreads by rhizomes, colonising areas in sun or shade on any soil type. Large rounded,…  More Info

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Erigeron aurantiacus

…daisy is perfect for brightening up rockeries and drought-prone areas or planted in low-maintenance containers. Erigeron aurantiacus forms spreading mats of bright green, spoon-shaped basal leaves which from June to August bear solitary, daisy-like flowers in fiery shades of coppery red. Good for…  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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Hydrangea anomala petiolaris 'Semiola'

…flowers that light up shady areas. Self-clinging by aerial roots it doesn’t require any tying-in making it a great option for low-maintenance gardens. As well as its use as a climber, it can also be grown as spreading ground cover. Height and spread: 3m (10ft). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Begonia 'Bossa Nova Night Fever Papaya'

…annual for planters, hanging baskets, flower pouches and garden borders of an exotic or contemporary themed garden. It is tolerant of heavy down pours, or periods of little rain, making them a great low maintenance option. They can be planted in areas of full sun, or partial/dappled shade. Height…  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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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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Begonia 'Fragrant Falls' Duo

…the summer and well into the autumn. Plant them in hanging baskets, flower pouches and window boxes where you can really appreciate their perfume, every time you pass. Perfect for brightening up a sunny patio, and equally good in those tricky, shaded areas. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 30cm (12).…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Flanagan's Daughter' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…areas in sun or shade. Long-lived, it provides colour from May to June for decades with little to no maintenance required. Height and spread: 80-120cm (2.6-4ft). 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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Rhododendron 'Morning Cloud' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…or areas around the house. It is compact enough for a large container or planted into a small garden border in lime-free soil. Its dense evergreen foliage provides a presence throughout the year whilst its luminous, showy blooms deliver spring impact, illuminating areas in sun or shade. Long-lived,…  More Info

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Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano'

…introduced to the UK and is sure to be the next big thing for the home gardener. The compact plants are ideal for patio pots and thrive in low light, so they're great for giving an exotic touch to your garden. Young fronds unfurl in a bronze shade, turning shiny green as they open and and reach up…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…or areas around the house. It is compact enough for a large container or planted into a small garden border in lime-free soil. Its dense evergreen foliage provides a presence throughout the year whilst its luminous, showy blooms deliver spring impact, illuminating areas in sun or shade. Long-lived,…  More Info

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Ultimate Garden Ready Bedding Collection

Colour your garden with vibrant shades this summer with our amazing Ultimate Garden Ready Bedding Collection! We have combined four different varieties of our superb Garden Ready plants for you to put straight into your beds, borders, patio pots or hanging baskets to fill them all up with wonderful…  More Info

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Dryopteris erythrosora var. koidzumiana

…Fern’, Dryopteris erythrosora is prized for the glowing colours of its newly emerging fronds. Dryopteris erythrosora var. koidzumiana is an especially colourful selection, distinguished by its brilliant red fronds that transition to glowing shades of pink, gold and copper before maturing to…  More Info

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Expandable Artificial Hedge Trellis - Purple Lavender

…hedges or walls, or even to be used over arbours and pergolas to create soft shading areas beneath. With 100% weather resistant willow and leaves, the trellis is easy to install and maintenance free making it a must-have accessory for any garden space. Specifications Material: PE 50%, Willow 50%  More Info

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Artificial Ivy Hedge Trellis

…or walls, or even to be used over arbours and pergolas to create soft shading areas beneath. With 100% weather resistant willow and leaves, the trellis is easy to install and maintenance free making it a must-have accessory for any garden space. Specifications Material: Polyester 30%, PE 20%, Willow…  More Info

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Expandable Artificial Evergreen Hedge Trellis

…or walls, or even to be used over arbours and pergolas to create soft shading areas beneath. With 100% weather resistant willow and leaves, the trellis is easy to install and maintenance free making it a must-have accessory for any garden space. Specifications Material: Polyester 30%, PE 20%, Willow…  More Info

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Artificial Red Acer Hedge Trellis 1X2M

…or walls, or even to be used over arbours and pergolas to create soft shading areas beneath. With 100% weather resistant willow and leaves, the trellis is easy to install and maintenance free making it a must-have accessory for any garden space. Specifications: Ivy and Evergreen material: Polyester…  More Info

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Extendable Willow Trellis - Twin Pack

…your garden. Perfect if you want to add climbing plants to your garden such as jasmine, roses and clematis, bringing new dimensions to your garden. Perfect to cover fences or walls, or even to be used over arbours and pergolas to create soft shading areas beneath. With 100% weather resistant willow,…  More Info

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Lobelia Vedrariensis

…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 irritate skin. Plant height and…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Bashful' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…or areas around the house. It is compact enough for a large container or planted into a small garden border in lime-free soil. Its dense evergreen foliage provides a presence throughout the year whilst its luminous, showy blooms deliver spring impact, illuminating areas in sun or shade. Long-lived,…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Snow Crown' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…or areas around the house. It is compact enough for a large container or planted into a small garden border in lime-free soil. Its dense evergreen foliage provides a presence throughout the year whilst its luminous, showy blooms deliver spring impact, illuminating areas in sun or shade. Long-lived,…  More Info

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Acer palmatum 'Amagi Shigure'

…warm carmine/orange tones in the autumn. The exact shades will depend upon situation, with shadier areas encouraging whitish-pink marbling later in the season. Acer ‘Amagi Shigure’ makes a fabulous container feature or specimen tree for the open ground. It is best grown in a site with…  More Info

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Azalea cascadula 'Bright Fuchsia'

Something completely different for your hanging baskets! For an intense spring display you can’t beat Azalea cascadula ‘Bright Fuchsia’. Transform a dull area in semi-shade by planting Azalea ‘Bright Fuchsia’ into containers, baskets and window boxes where it will…  More Info

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Saxifraga 'Dancing Pixies Tally'

…to illuminate drab areas at a time when most other shade-lovers have ceased their spring flowering. Or use it as a sparkling feature plant for a container in a dull spot. 'Dancing Pixies Tally' even makes a lovely, autumn-flowering houseplant and a perfect seasonal gift for plant lovers. Height and…  More Info

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Jasminum x polyanthum 'Starry Starry Summer Night'

…makes a lovely climber for a sheltered, sunny position. Perfect for enclosing a seating area where you can enjoy its exquisite fragrance on a warm summers evening. Height and spread: 300cm (118). Grow Jasmine plants on in warm frost free conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. After a…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'Lilac'

…Award of Garden Merit, Primula denticulata is an incredibly versatile little perennial. Tolerant of shade and poorly drained conditions, it is ideal for pondside or streamside planting and boggy areas. However, drumstick primrose is equally happy in containers or at the front of borders, even in…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'Red'

…Award of Garden Merit, Primula denticulata is an incredibly versatile little perennial. Tolerant of shade and poorly drained conditions, it is ideal for pondside or streamside planting and boggy areas. However, drumstick primrose is equally happy in containers or at the front of borders, even in…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'White'

…Award of Garden Merit, Primula denticulata is an incredibly versatile little perennial. Tolerant of shade and poorly drained conditions, it is ideal for pondside or streamside planting and boggy areas. However, drumstick primrose is equally happy in containers or at the front of borders, even in…  More Info

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Sarcococca saligna

…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 pollinators. The…  More Info

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Arabis caucasica 'Rosea'

…fragrant flowers for several weeks, blooming in a range of delicate pink shades. The nectar-rich blooms are loved by bees and other pollinating insects, making this a useful addition to wildlife areas. Arabis is tough and reliable, thriving in poor, dry soils where other plants would struggle.…  More Info

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Passiflora (Passion Flower) 'Lavender Lady'

…'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 depending on the season, meaning…  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash'

…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 and shrubs. Its clusters of raspberry pink blooms…  More Info

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Passiflora Collection

…Vigorous and easy to grow, these subtropical climbers are always rewarding for their sheer flower power and make a gorgeous addition to a warm, sheltered wall or trellis, or a conservatory. Though frost hardy, in cold areas, passion flowers will benefit from winter protection or being moved indoors…  More Info

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Arachniodes aristata 'Variegata'

…groundcover for shady spots, associating well with other shade-loving perennials such as hostas and Carex ‘Ice Dance’. Hardy in sheltered, well-drained sites in mild parts of the UK, it may benefit from a thick mulch in cold areas. It also makes a lovely container plant for indoors.…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Trailing Mixed'

…classic sepals, frilly petals and long, exotic looking stamens, that this plant is renowned for. The Fuchsias flower throughout the summer, and thrive in full sun, or semi-shade, making them perfect for patio and decking areas. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 45cm (18). * Mix comprises of:* Fuchsia 'Sir…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

Yarrow is a great plant for gardens with light sandy/stony soil, that is in a poor condition. It is also perfect for coastal gardens, with salty winds in exposed areas. Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' flowers can attract bees and butterflies, and are a mix of pastel shades, and are well suited…  More Info

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Phormium 'Rainbow Queen'

…draws the eye to the contrasting, architectural plant. It will appreciate full sun and at times some shade, and in the winter will need protecting for cold, harsh winds. If planted in containers simply move the pots to a more sheltered and protected area. Height 1m (39?) and spread 1.5m (59?).  More Info

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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace'

…established. Perfect for brightening up shaded areas of the garden such as woodlands and damp borders. Height and spread: 45cm (18). 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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Snowdrop (Single-flowered)

…dappled shade at the base of trees, or for a particularly bold impact, try naturalising them in large informal areas of grass. Snowdrop bulbs are ideal for autumn planting. For spring planting choose snowdrops in the green. Height: 10cm (4). Only cultivated stock used. Useful links: How to plant…  More Info

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English Bluebells

…dappled shade at the base of trees, or for a particularly bold impact, try naturalising them in large informal areas of grass. Bluebells in the green are ideal for spring planting. For autumn planting choose bluebell bulbs. Height: 30 cm (12). Only cultivated stock used. Useful links: How to plant…  More Info

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Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'

…harsh winds. This Acer is also best planted in a semi-shaded or shaded area, avoiding full sun. Height: 7m (22?). Spread: 3m (10?). 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…  More Info

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