Plants For Shady

Athyrium filix-femina

…acidic soils but adapts to a wide range of conditions in damp, shady areas. Plant Athyrium filix-femina in bold drifts through woodland-type borders where it makes excellent ground cover. Its elegant, yellow-green foliage is perfect for creating exciting contrasts with colour and texture. Try it…  More Info

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Athyrium otophorum var. 'Okanum'

…is ideal for illuminating a moist border in full shade, planted in groups as groundcover, or as single specimens contrasted with the silvery spotted foliage of Pulmonaria ‘Trevi Fountain’ or the bold, patterned leaves of Hostas. It also grows well in a container in a shady corner. RHS…  More Info

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Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'

…fern for all-year-round colour, texture and structure that has been recognised with an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height and spread: 30-40cm (12-16in). 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…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'

…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 by pot size rather than a defined plant size.…  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata Duo

…bushy shrubs an excellent choice for a shady border or large patio container. Its cut flower credentials also guarantee a superb vase life. Easy to grow and extremely hardy. Height and spread: 2.5m Duo includes: Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise' 8cm potted plant - Satin white hydrangea flowers…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Jetstream'

This easy-going shrub will provide multiple seasons of interest in a shady border or a permanent container in a dull spot which is calling out for some colour. Hydrangea quercifolia 'Jetstream' is a bushy, compact, upright shrub clothed in large and distinctively shaped green leaves which are a…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'Mixed'

…and purple from April to June. These little perennials make a dainty addition to the front of poorly drained, shady spots, associating beautifully with ferns, hostas and other perennials for moist shade. They are well suited to pond edges and bog gardens but are equally happy in most garden soils or…  More Info

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Saxifraga arendsii 'Mossy Purple'

This mound-forming saxifrage is lovely cascading over shady walls, tucked into rock crevices or softening the edges of garden borders in cool, moist soils which don’t dry out in summer. It also makes a pretty specimen for a clay container or alpine trough. Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Mossy…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sunshine Amy'

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

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Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass'

…that is almost completely silver with just a tracery of green veins and a fine green margin. This low-maintenance perennial is great for adding interest to shady areas and dry, rooty spots beneath trees and shrubs or along border edges where the soil becomes desiccated. Its mirror-like leaves…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Hybrid Purple'

…late spring impact, lighting up shady corners in acid borders. Long-lived, it provides colour from May to June for decades with little to no maintenance required. Excellent as a focal shrub, informal hedge or screen. Height and spread: 180cm (70in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Blechnum spicant

…fern for woodland gardens and shady rockeries in positions with acid soil. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 45cm (18in). 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…  More Info

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Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'

…addition to a shady spot that stays reliably moist. A good choice for a woodland-type border where foliage texture and colour are the main feature. Try it alongside the linear foliage of Carex and Hakonechloa or the rounded leaves of Hostas or Brunnera. Height and spread: 45cm (18in). Plant height…  More Info

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Dryopteris erythrosora var. koidzumiana

…to brighten a shady corner around the house early in the year. Colour is most intense in acidic soils. Semi-evergreen. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will…  More Info

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Dryopteris lepidopoda

…lepidopoda is a fern with a surprise! It provides not just greenery, but a gorgeous range of sunset tones to light up shady borders. This hardy fern is semi-evergreen, so it is excellent for all-season weed-supressing ground cover, colour and interest. In spring, the young fronds emerge in shades of…  More Info

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Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

…which make a good 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…  More Info

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Skimmia Japonica 'Olympic Flame'

…rounded shrub that works equally well as a container specimen or for structural planting in the border. Glossy, dark evergreen, leathery foliage provides a handsome backdrop throughout the year and a useful foil for other flowering plants. Over winter, attractive pink flower buds are formed which…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Flanagan's Daughter' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…Yakushimanum rhododendrons extremely desirable. This gorgeous Rhododendron injects glamour into shady corners of the garden 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…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Morning Cloud' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…Yakushimanum rhododendrons extremely desirable. This gorgeous Rhododendron injects glamour into shady corners of the garden 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…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…Yakushimanum rhododendrons extremely desirable. This gorgeous Rhododendron injects glamour into shady corners of the garden 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…  More Info

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Skimmia jap. 'Extase'

…reliable foundation shrub for borders or containers, thriving in shady spots and providing all-year-round colour and interest. Plant Skimmia japonica ‘Exstase’ alongside a female variety so you can enjoy both flowers and berries. Height and spread: 1m (39in). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'

…including shady and north-facing walls through to bright sunny positions. As for most Clematis, sunshine can cause the flowers to fade, but the soft mauve is equally attractive! Grow Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' up a trellis, on a wall, against a pergola and through shrubs, this neat and reliable plant…  More Info

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Begonia 'Green Gecko'

…surprisingly easy to grow. In summer, they can be grown outside as patio feature plants. 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 arrival images are an…  More Info

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Hydrangea seemannii

…climber for a sheltered courtyard or cottage garden where it can be allowed to scramble informally up a wall or over an arbour. Maximum height: 8–12m (39ft). Maximum spread: 2.5–4m (13ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size.…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Bashful' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…Yakushimanum rhododendrons extremely desirable. This gorgeous Rhododendron injects glamour into shady corners of the garden 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…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Snow Crown' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…Yakushimanum rhododendrons extremely desirable. This gorgeous Rhododendron injects glamour into shady corners of the garden 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…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

…yellow in the autumn. A lovely choice for a shady, lime-free border where it will flower abundantly. Height and Spread: 1m (39in). 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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Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'

…you are looking for a versatile, robust variety of Privet, look no further than the Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'. This hardy shrub can be pruned into an evergreen hedge which provides a dark backdrop for feature plants. Alternatively, it makes an attractive free-standing plant, especially in July…  More Info

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Lonicera periclymenum

…your garden, reserve a spot for Lonicera pericylmenum, our native honeysuckle. A natural inhabitant of woodlands and hedgerows, it suits just the sort of shady, rooty corner amongst shrubs which you’re not sure what to do with. It’s a hugely valuable plant for a host of wildlife: bees,…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Vanilla Spice'

A lovely flowering shrub for a shady, moist border on acid soil, Clethra alnifolia ‘Vanilla Spice’ provides an abundance of flowers with a sweet clove scent which is irresistible to pollinators. This adaptable plant will tolerate full sun providing the soil is consistently moist, but it…  More Info

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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

…banks. Perfect for lighting up a shady, neglected corner or as a low-maintenance structural shrub in the front garden. Height and spread: 1.5m (4.9ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered…  More Info

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Gynostemma pentaphyllum

…originates from the forests of China where it is used as a medicinal herb. In the UK it makes a fantastic vigorous ground cover plant or quick climber for a shady corner, where it produces lots of palmate, glossy green leaves. Tiny pale yellow flowers may also appear in summer. Gynostemma…  More Info

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Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red'

…Perfect for borders or large patio pots, this decorative plant has delightfully glossy curled and crimped leaves which turn rich red in autumn. Don't be fooled by its exotic appearance - it may not look easy to grow but these shrubs plants are surprisingly hardy and are ideal for acid-soiled shady…  More Info

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Carex 'Ribbon Falls'

…A superb choice for tumbling from patio pots, hanging baskets or rockeries. Good ground cover for shady areas. Height and spread: 30-45cm (12-18in). 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…  More Info

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Fern Collection

…ferns is perfect for creating year-round interest in shady spots, woodland gardens and damp borders. With a range of heights, shades and textures, they make a beautiful collection planted together, but also associate beautifully with other woodland or shade plants such as hostas, hellebores…  More Info

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Caladium Heart to Heart' 'Bottle Rocket'

A lush tropical beauty for brightening the bathroom or kitchen, in the summer months, this exotic Caladium will also double up as a fabulous foliage plant to liven up a shady spot on the patio. Caladium ‘Bottle Rocket’ bears arrow-shaped leaves marked with bright pink veins, white panes…  More Info

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Caladium Heart to Heart' 'Fast Flash'

A lush tropical beauty for brightening the bathroom or kitchen, in the summer months, this exotic Caladium will also double up as a fabulous foliage plant to liven up a shady spot on the patio. Caladium ‘Fast Flash’ has deep red veins which bleed into green panes speckled with silver.…  More Info

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Carex morrowii 'Variegata'

…this hardy evergreen sedge is fantastic for edging paths or planting in drifts through perennial borders. Carex morrowii 'Variegata' also works well in patio containers and can be used in winter bedding schemes for foliage interest. Sedge is excellent for shady gardens, preferring the cool, moist…  More Info

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Hosta 'Francee'

…colour in a shady position. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 75cm (30). Supplied as a mature plant in a 2 litre pot. Culinary information: The best part to use is the hoston, the rolled up leaf as it emerges in the spring. Cooking depends on the size of the hostons, small ones can be fried for a few…  More Info

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Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant'

…Bugle selection has larger leaves and flowers than the original species and has been awarded a prestigious RHS AGM. Preferring partial shade, Ajuga plants are perfect as ground cover in woodland gardens and shady borders and are extremely low maintenance! Height: 50cm (20). Spread up to 1m (39).  More Info

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Saxifraga Dancing Pixies Duo

…plant even when not in flower. Saxifraga ?Dancing Pixies? is superbly versatile. Plant them in shady borders with hostas, heucheras and astilbes and they will illuminate drab areas at a time when most other shade-lovers have ceased their spring flowering. Or use them as sparkling feature plants for…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Heidi Ann'

…Fuchsia ‘Heidi Ann’ is a hardy deciduous shrub which makes a perfect specimen for a container or planted in borders. Like other fuchsias, it provides valuable colour in shady areas where other plants won’t perform. Height and Spread: 50cm (20”). Useful links: How to grow…  More Info

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Clematis 'Proteus'

…ideal for growing in borders or containers. Clematis 'Proteus' is useful for difficult north facing positions as it will tolerate a shady site. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2. 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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Hydrangea anomala petiolaris 'Silver Lining'

…midsummer. Excellent for a north or east-facing situation, it grows vigorously once established. Height: 15m (49ft). Spread: 3m (10ft). 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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Heuchera 'World Caffe Americano'

…foliage. Ideal for adding a long season of interest to border edges and shady corners or brightening container displays. Height and Spread: 40cm (16in). 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…  More Info

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Carex oshimensis 'Evercream'

…useful of evergreen grasses, providing texture and bright accents in shady borders. It looks lovely planted in swathes and softening border edges. A neat, compact habit and attractive, evergreen foliage make this an appealing choice for containers. It provides an effective contrast to larger leaved…  More Info

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Carex oshimensis 'Everlime'

…useful of evergreen grasses, providing texture and bright accents in shady borders. It looks lovely planted in swathes and softening border edges. A neat, compact habit and attractive, evergreen foliage make this an appealing choice for containers. It provides an effective contrast to larger leaved…  More Info

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Carex oshimensis 'Everoro'

…useful of evergreen grasses, providing texture and bright accents in shady borders. It looks lovely planted in swathes and softening border edges. A neat, compact habit and attractive, evergreen foliage make this an appealing choice for containers. It provides an effective contrast to larger leaved…  More Info

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Ajuga 'Golden Beauty'

…is an exceptionally attractive variety. Happy to grow anywhere, bugles are effortless plants which provide year-round colour and interest. Ajuga ‘Golden Beauty’ is ideal ground cover for dry, shady spots under shrubs and along border edges where its creeping rhizomes form a spreading…  More Info

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Mimulus x cultorum 'Major Bees'

…Flower, Mimulus x cultorum 'Major Bees' is a bushy, perennial plant preferring a moist soil, and is perfectly happy growing beside ponds or in damp shady corners of the garden. Mimulus can also be grown in shaded patio containers for a welcome spash of colour. Height and spread: 50cm (20). Culinary…  More Info

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Fuchsia arborescens

…specimen for a patio container with its evergreen foliage, and prefers a relatively shady location. Supplied as plug plants. Culinary information: Add the beautiful coloured flowers to salads, crystallise them for a sweet garnish or add them to jellies for an extra splash of colour. For more details…  More Info

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Dicentra spectabilis 'Valentine'

…and will mature to a glorious dark grey-green, making this the perfect backdrop for the beautiful blooms. Plant in damp borders and woodland gardens where these will thrive. These would look equally as stunning spilling over the edges of a shady patio container. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Saxifraga 'Dancing Pixies 'Thea'

…Pixies Thea’ is superbly versatile. Plant it in a shady border with hostas, heucheras and astilbes 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…  More Info

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Saxifraga 'Dancing Pixies Tilda'

…Pixies Tilda’ is superbly versatile. Plant it in a shady border with hostas, heucheras and astilbes 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…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Vesuvius'

…a fitting name for this Penstemon, which is among the finest in the Volcano series. Perhaps best known for its non-stop flowering throughout the summer and early autumn, this hardy perennial?s compact, upright habit makes it well suited to the front of sunny or partially shady borders, or to patio…  More Info

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Clematis 'Yukikomachi'

…choice for lighting up a shady corner of the patio. Clematis ?Yukikomachi' is Japanese bred, unusual and a particularly elegant choice. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2. 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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Heuchera 'Creme Brulee'

…warm, coppery tones of Heuchera ‘Crème Brulee’ form a glowing contrast to darker leaved perennials and it's fabulous for illuminating shady corners. Forming neat domes of semi-evergreen foliage, it’s perfect in front-of-border positions, as weed-suppressing groundcover or…  More Info

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Meconopsis 'Lingholm'

…after for their exquisite beauty and most unusual coloured poppy flowers, which appear throughout early summer. Plant these captivating flowers in a woodland garden or moist, shady border. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20). For the best success with this special perennial the planting soil needs…  More Info

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Juniperus pfitzeriana 'Gold Star'

A fast-growing, dwarf, spreading conifer, Juniperus pfitzeriana 'Gold Star' is extremely useful for clothing difficult sites such as dry, shady slopes and for providing weed-suppressing ground cover. Its arching branches are clothed in scaley, bright golden-yellow leaves. During the winter, and if…  More Info

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Hosta 'Fragrant Blue'

True to the plant's name, the heart-shaped leaves of Hosta 'Fragrant Blue' are joined by sweet-smelling, mauve flowers in July and August. Best grown in moist, shady borders, this hardy perennial continues to produce its blue-green foliage throughout the season, covering soil densely and with ease.…  More Info

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