Plants That Grow In Shade

Penstemon 'Purple Bedder'

…Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period and come in a huge range of shades to suit any colour scheme. The tubular flowers exude…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pink Bedder'

…flowers in pale sugar pink with a white throat. Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period and come in a huge range of shades to suit…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young'

…in a rich wine purple with white etching at the throat. Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period and come in a huge range of shades…  More Info

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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

…growing in the open ground but also suitable for a large patio container. In borders or container arrangements, the foliage makes a lovely contrast to lime green foliage plants. However, its lovely summer foliage is not Forest Pansy’s only asset – in autumn it has another treat in store…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Countess of Dalkeith'

…Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period and come in a huge range of shades to suit any colour scheme. The tubular flowers exude…  More Info

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Tulip 'Royal Palace Doubles' Collection

…chosen for their colour, weather-tolerance and large bloom size. We’ve carefully selected a colour palette that works beautifully in plantings of single colour varieties or in pairings such as ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘Copper Image’. And to engage all of the senses,…  More Info

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Quince 'Leskovac' (Patio tree)

…a neat dwarf habit that makes it perfect for small gardens and patio containers. Like its larger cousins, Quince 'Leskovac' is clothed in beautiful rounded silver leaves and pretty green-pink flowers in spring. The fragrant, pear shaped fruits that follow ripen to a lovely shade of yellow, and can…  More Info

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Clematis 'Snow Queen'

…subtle shades, or even a white garden, with only white flowering plants. It looks gorgeous alongside a white climbing rose. It can be grown in planters with trellis on the patio, or in borders, so it can grow up walls and fences. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2. Plant height and…  More Info

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Fallopia baldschuanica

…grow in any soil in sun or shade. Fallopia baldschuanica or Russian Vine, quickly forms a large woody climber clothed in heart-shaped leaves. From August to September it bears masses of airy panicles of tiny white flowers blushed with pink. Please note that this plant can be invasive so its planting…  More Info

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Garden Ready Autumn Collection

…Wallflower ‘Sugar Rush’ – Dense, fragrant flower spikes in shades of cream, yellow, red and purple appear not only in the spring, but throughout the autumn too, blooming in just 6 weeks from an August planting! With a delightful sweet fragrance and compact, multi-branching habit,…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Chilli Red'

…useful for adding a pop of bright colour in partially shaded sites where it is needed the most. 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 vary depending on the…  More Info

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Buddleja davidii 'Groovy Grape'

A colour intense Buddleja in a classic shade of rich purple with generously long panicles of flowers. Buddleja davidii 'Groovy Grape' develops a rounded to upright habit with arching branches and violet-purple flowers, 20-25cm long. Given a sunny spot, ‘Groovy Grape’ will pump out…  More Info

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Passiflora Collection

…fruits that provide spectacular colour and interest well into autumn. 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,…  More Info

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Clematis 'Blekitny Aniol'

…growing clematis and can grow to 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…  More Info

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Evergreen Patio Shrub Collection

…colourful summer plants. This superb collection includes varieties with a range of beautiful foliage colours that can be used for groundcover, hedging, structural planting or as single specimens. All are robust and dependable varieties that will even cope with difficult growing conditions.* Choisya…  More Info

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Hedera Helix Mix

…plants that add vibrant foliage colour and texture either indoors or outdoors. Quick growing and versatile, Hedera Helix Mix can cope equally well with sun or shade, heavy or light soil. They are perfect indoors for brightening up a gloomy corner trailing from a shelf or hanging container in the…  More Info

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Dryopteris filix-mas

…coiled crosiers in bright acid green are especially fabulous in spring. Dryopteris filix-mas or ‘Male Fern’ is a vigorous fern, native to the UK. It is particularly useful for being one of the few ferns that are tolerant of dry shade. Low maintenance and easy to grow, once well…  More Info

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Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Matcha Ball'

…shrub for borders and containers that tolerates all types of soil and thrives in sun or shade. Height and spread: 60-90cm (24-35in). 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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Coreopsis Golden Sphere

…lance-shaped foliage. Easy to grow and triumphing over drought and heat, this cheery tickseed makes fantastic impact when planted in drifts or used as an accent plant. It also makes a great cut flower to brighten up any corner of the house! Height and spread: 45cm (18in). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

…beautifully painted in green, yellow and reddish pink. Pure white four-petalled flowers add to the display in summer. Houttuynia is a very useful and versatile perennial that will grow almost anywhere, from moist to drought-prone soils, and from full sun and dappled shade. With a spreading habit,…  More Info

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Schizophragma hydrangeoides

…borne in flat topped clusters during June and July. The ovate, toothed, rich green leaves cover the woody stems, creating a fabulous backdrop for the elegant blooms. Schizophragma hydrangeoides is relatively slow growing, but once established it will provide a magnificent wall covering that will…  More Info

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Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume Pink'

…gardens. Philadelphus ‘Petite Perfume Pink’ is a compact, mound-forming variety that will happily grow in a container, tolerates drought once established and even thrives in partial shade. From May to July, it bears masses of pink, four-petalled flowers with yellow stamens set against…  More Info

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Diervilla rivularis 'Honeybee'

…fragrant yellow flowers that bees and butterflies go mad for! So it’s great for wildlife too! Low growing, it is perfect for low-maintenance front gardens where it will cope with challenging dry soils and thrive in sun or partial shade. Alternatively, plant it into a large pot and use…  More Info

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Prunus laurocerasus 'Miniredia'

…that is perfect for tough, reliable, evergreen foliage in small spaces. Suitable for growing either in the open border or containers, it makes a useful alternative to box for all-season structure and colour, without the pest and disease problems that box is vulnerable to. It can also be planted in…  More Info

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Polypodium vulgare

…hardy, evergreen fern can grow with or without soil. Polypodium vulgare can be tucked into rock crevices, tied onto moss and attached to tree trunks or grown in deep, moist soils in the mixed border – and will tolerate conditions from full sun to partial shade. It does require good moisture…  More Info

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Athyrium otophorum var. 'Okanum'

…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 Award of…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Morning Cloud' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…Deep pink buds open to pink flushed, white flowers marked with yellow-green in the throat. This superb Yakushimanum hybrid is perfect for small gardens with lime-free soil and for container planting in small growing spaces such as courtyards and terraces. Yakushimanum Rhododendrons are fully…  More Info

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Wiri Adrianne'

…smothered in long-lasting, fully double flowers flushed in shades of white and pink. The flowers are rich in pollen and nectar making Leptospermum a star bee plant. Honeybees and some short-tongued bumblebees and solitary bees are attracted to the blooms and it is from Leptospermum that Manuka honey…  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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Metal Raised Garden Bed - Grey

…in an aesthetically pleasing shade of grey, they will blend in beautifully with your outdoor space. Practical This metal raised bed will provide the perfect base at 47cms high. It is suitable for all your home-grown projects whether a stylish patio garden for vegetables and herbs or for growing…  More Info

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Pyracantha 'Orange Glow'

…with shiny orange-red berries that provide valuable winter food for wild birds. This versatile hardy shrub makes a fabulous, low maintenance specimen for growing against walls and fences in almost any aspect from full sun to shade. Height and spread: 250cm (98). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Astilbe

Astilbe is a damp-loving, shade-tolerant perennial that is perfect for providing late summer colour in moist sites, even growing happily as a marginal in a pond or stream where its feet remain permanently wet. In late summer, elegant feathery plumes of flowers are produced above clumps of divided…  More Info

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Pittosporum tobira

…3-10cm long, that are held in characteristic whorls. In late spring and early summer, it bears large umbels of small, honey-scented flowers that emerge white and mature to yellow. In mild parts of the UK, Pittosporum tobira can be grown outside in a sheltered spot, thriving in sun or shade, although…  More Info

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Thuja occidentalis 'Dawid'

…plant it into flowerbeds and rock gardens to add permanent structure. Thuja ‘Dawid’ thrives in both sun and part shade. 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…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…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, it provides colour from May to…  More Info

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Bulb Bonanza Collection

…miniature daffodils that will brighten even the dullest of spring days. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 8cm (3). * Muscari armeniacum (85 bulbs) - One of the easiest spring bulbs to grow. Creates a vivid blue carpet of flowers. Perfect for planting in a woodland setting, borders or in pots on your patio.…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Bashful' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…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, it provides colour from May to…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Snow Crown' Yakushimanum Hybrid

…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, it provides colour from May to…  More Info

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Cotoneaster horizontalis

…stems cover ground well in a border, provided they are grown in sunlight or partial shade. Height: 1m (3'3); Spread: 1.5m (4'11). 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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Metal Raised Garden Bed - Light Green

…to last, produced in weatherproof hot dipped galvanised zinc steel and finished in an aesthetically pleasing shade of sage green to blend in beautifully with your outdoor space. Additional features include a rubber edging safety band to prevent sharp edges and add that finishing touch. Practical…  More Info

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Tree Peony 'Lu He Hong'

…gasps of awe. They look like divas but they’re not difficult to grow, provided their basic requirements are met – a sheltered spot in full sun (or light shade) and fertile, free-draining soil. They can also be grown in large containers. Tree peonies are fully hardy, generally unbothered…  More Info

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Phlox drummondii 'Moody Blues'

Free flowering in a beautiful range of attractive blue shades, this easy to grow, half hardy annual is a cottage garden classic. Phlox drummondii 'Moody Blues' has a compact bushy habit that makes it ideal for planting in loose drifts at the edge of borders, and performs equally well in containers.…  More Info

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Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Snow Sensation'

…growing, once established it will provide a magnificent wall covering that will give years of pleasure. This climbing shrub will need tying in to the supporting wall during the first few years but thereafter it will attach itself using self-clinging aerial roots. A superb choice for a part shaded,…  More Info

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Tree Peony 'Fragrant Green Ball'

Despite being a rare variety that is highly revered in China, Tree Peony ‘Fragrant Green Ball’ is an easy variety to grow, and a great choice for gardeners starting out on their Tree Peony journey. ‘Fragrant Green Ball’ is a vigorous, adaptable variety forming a strong,…  More Info

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Chamaedorea metallica in hydro pot

…this houseplant comes ready-planted in a self-watering Hydro Pot. These ingenious pots contain an inbuilt reservoir and a water meter to show when the plant needs watering. No need to worry again about when to water your plants, or waste money on plants that you have killed through incorrect…  More Info

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Philodendron 'Imperial Red' (House Plant)

…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 area of…  More Info

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Rose Climbing Collection (Climbing)

…fade in the sun.* Rosa 'Golden Showers' - A fragrant, repeat flowering rose that is easily contained to smaller vertical spaces.* Rosa 'Masquerade' - Incredible double flowers that open yellow and gradually turn to pink before maturing to a gorgeous shade of red. Useful links: How to plant and grow…  More Info

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Hellebore 'Double Black'

…evergreen, offering excellent ground cover. Grow this showy hellebore in winter containers on the patio where it can be fully appreciated. In shaded borders it will make a useful, and long lived perennial, thriving in sunless spots where other plants fail to grow. Height and spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Epimedium 'Lilafee'

…happily grows in partial shade where it will produce eye-catching sprays of purple flowers, each bloom has an unusual long ?spurs? on them to add extra interest to any planting scheme! Planted en-masse, these fantastic plants will produce masses of colour! Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 50cm (20). Plant…  More Info

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Rose 'Paul's Scarlet'

…large clusters of double 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…  More Info

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Heucherella Trailing Sweet Tea

…containers, where the colourful semi-evergreen leaves provide all-year-round interest. Grow them alone for a cascading fountain of foliage, or in mixed baskets to add texture and contrast. Vigorous and easy to grow, trailing Heucherella also make a fantastic groundcover plant for sun or part shade.  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Sundae Fraise'

…a neat, bushy deciduous shrub that can be grown in patio containers as well as shady borders in smaller gardens. As with most hydrangeas, flower colour will vary depending on the climate and soil type. Height and spread: 120cm (47). Useful links: How to grow Hydrangeas How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Fern Collection

…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 and heuchera. All…  More Info

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Viola Winter Duo

…catch up with our garden-ready 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. Culinary information: Some…  More Info

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Clematis 'Mrs Cholmondeley'

…results, grow this free flowering variety in light shade as the flowers have a tendency to fade in full sun. 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 height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Rudbeckia 'Sunbeckia Lucia'

…is actually a short-lived perennial, so can perform for several seasons if protected from frosts. This half-hardy perennial is easy to grow and will thrive in full sun, though tolerates part shade. This Rudbeckia really packs a punch for very little effort! Height and spread: 40cm (16in).  More Info

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Astilbe chinensis 'Mojito'

…is both elegant and refined. This hardy perennial enjoys those damp, shaded spots in the garden where many plants struggle to grow. With a free-flowering habit, you can expect early summer blooms that will illuminate shaded borders, creating a lovely focal point. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 45cm…  More Info

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Sapium japonicum

…seed capsules that explode their seeds with surprising force. However, it is the spectacular autumn foliage which is the crowning glory of Sapium japonicum. The large leaves transform into vivid shades of gold and crimson, and it has been described as one of the finest plants for autumn colour.…  More Info

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Gaultheria procumbens

…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 to lawn turf. It has small waxy leaves that turn a warm red by October. Small white,…  More Info

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Guelder Rose (Hedging)

…the Snowball Bush makes a superb specimen shrub and is also ideal for hedging with a long season of interest, and grows well in all types of conditions, including coastal areas. Height: 8m (26'). Spread: 4m (13'). Planting distance: 30 - 45cm (12 - 18). (4 plants per metre for a single line hedge).  More Info

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