Shade Garden

Astelia 'Silver Shadow'

…grow outdoors all year in milder parts of the UK but will require protection in colder parts of the country and severe winters. It makes a superb choice for all-year-round interest in mild city and courtyard gardens or coastal locations. Thrives in sun or part shade. Height and spread: 1m (39in).  More Info

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Campanula lactiflora 'Dwarf Pink'

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

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

…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 to…  More Info

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Tree Peony 'Yellow'

The primrose-yellow blooms of Tree Peony ‘Yellow’ ooze sophistication and are the perfect shade for the spring and early summer garden. Magnificent, double flowers composed of luxurious layers of soft yellow petals, set off with a contrasting boss of gold stamens. The dinner-plate-sized…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Antwerp Mixed'

A rich cottage garden mixture of colourful pastel shades. The Antwerp blend has attractive and unusual palmate foliage, and is also shown to have the best levels of resistance to the common Hollyhock problem of rust. Excellent for borders, especially planted in groups. Height: 150-180cm (5-6ft).…  More Info

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Clematis 'Star of India'

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

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Hypericum 'Orange Flair'

…to a vibrant shade of orange-red, creating a long season of interest in the garden. Once established, Hypericum 'Orange Flair' grows virtually anywhere from fertile, moist soil to poor, dry conditions! This versatile shrub is excellent as ground cover in borders and woodland gardens, and can even be…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer Bloomstar'

…gradually take on shades of blue-purple or rich pink with creamy white centres. In addition to this, Hydrangea 'Bloomstar' has bright red stems and red veining through its dark green leaves. Happy in sun or dappled shade, Hydrangea 'Bloomstar' is perfect for woodland gardens, mixed borders or patio…  More Info

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Astilbe japonica 'Elisabeth van Veen'

…this eye-catching herbaceous perennial blooms in early summer, and makes an excellent addition to cottage garden borders and patio containers. Preferring lots of moisture and happy in sun or partial shade, Astilbe is great for difficult, damp spots in the garden. Height and spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Weigela 'Cherry Love'

…Weigela 'Red Prince', ‘Cherry Love’ is more compact and the flowers are a truly sumptuous deep, cherry-red shade, a precious colour which is sparse in the garden during its late spring to early summer display. With a compact habit, densely clothed in simple, oval green leaves,…  More Info

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Aruncus dioicus

Aruncus dioicus is a bold perennial which makes a striking 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…  More Info

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Deutzia x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields'

…abundance from late spring to midsummer and are highly attractive to bees. Winner of an RHS AGM and naturally compact in habit, Deutzia x hybrida ?Strawberry Fields? is fantastic for a low maintenance garden, making an elegant addition to sunny or partly shaded borders. Height and spread: 2m (6.5?).  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmation White'

…habit for a bountiful supply of flowering stems which are very attractive to bees. Digitalis are a charming addition to the garden, looking fantastic in cottage garden borders, wildlife areas or woodland gardens, where they will happily grow in sun or shade. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Begonia 'Majestic New Sunburst Mixed'

…shady corners of the patio! Begonia Majestic New Sunburst Mixed features spherical blooms up to 20cm across, in glowing shades of apricot, orange, yellow and pink. Inbuilt garden performance ensures exhibition quality blooms and plants, no matter the weather, with no need for staking or extra care.…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'Lilac'

Holding an RHS 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…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'Red'

Holding an RHS 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…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'White'

Holding an RHS 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…  More Info

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Bergenia cordifolia 'Bressingham White'

…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, leathery…  More Info

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Astrantia major Censation™ 'Milano'

…is a good addition 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).…  More Info

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Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl'

…exquisite pink flowers from late October, continuing through November and December when little else is happening in the garden. 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…  More Info

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Azalea 'Sun Star'

…blooms transition to soft orange in late May, creating a glowing swathe of colour that is sure to wake up the spring garden from its winter slumber. The foliage turns shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn. A superb addition to woodland type borders in acidic soil. Height and spread: 150cm-175cm…  More Info

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Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Kilimanjaro Sunrise'

…White lace-cap blooms create an elegant display in early summer followed by red berries that will attract birds to the garden. Autumn weather turns the leaves to fiery shades of red and orange in a grand finale of long lasting colour. Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Kilimanjaro Sunrise' makes…  More Info

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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

…the garden, Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is a robust, evergreen ground-cover plant producing a dense covering of glossy, toothed leaves. In early summer, upright spikes of small white flowers emerge above the sea of green. Tolerant of any soil and thriving in partial to full shade, Japanese…  More Info

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Calamagrostis brachytricha

…heads. Moreover, unlike many other grasses, it will cope with light shade and a wider range of soils, as long as they’re not boggy. Not only does this grass provide valuable interest to the late summer and autumn garden but its flowerheads persist well into the winter. Clumps of green foliage…  More Info

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Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Salsa Mixed'

…Salsa Mixed’ bears vivid flowers in shades of carmine,pink and orange and will keep your patio splashed with Mediterranean colour all summer long. These easy to grow and reliable plants do well in pots or borders, in sun or partial shade and will reward very little effort. Exceptionally…  More Info

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Pennisetum x advena 'Fireworks'

The colourful foliage of Pennisetum 'Fireworks' is sure to make an impact in any garden display. Vibrant stripes of red, pink and green emerge before maturing to a rich shade of burgundy, providing a wide spectrum of colour. From mid-summer to autumn, arching purple flower spikes rise in a…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pensham Just Jayne'

…This pretty perennial works hard to give colour in the garden for an amazing five months of the year. What?s more, the foliage is semi-evergreen so it plays its part even in winter. Penstemon ?Pensham Just Jayne? will thrive in sun or shade and once established it can even tolerate drought. Height:…  More Info

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Trachelospermum jasminum 'Star of Toscana'

…to a soft shade of yellow throughout summer. The glossy, dark green foliage of star jasmine forms the perfect backdrop for its dramatic blooms, which perfume the air with an irresistible, sweet fragrance. Trachelospermum 'Star of Toscana' makes a stunning addition to a scented patio garden or grown…  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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Grape 'Beta'

…wine, juice or jellies. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Mid-season Height of cordon trained…  More Info

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Petunia ?Crazytunia' Terracotta?

…a profusion of large blooms in subtle ‘watercolour’ washes of yellow, tangerine and coral pink shades. Modern breeding has dramatically extended the colour range in gardens, opening up creative displays which go far beyond traditional colour schemes. Petunia ‘Crazytunia®…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Genii' (Hardy)

…shade but maybe fare best in dappled shade so you have lots of options about their position in your garden or patio. You can expect flowers from June to September and all that is asked of you is that you deadhead every few days to encourage more blooms. Fuchsia Genii has a RHS Award of Garden Merit…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'Mixed'

…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 containers, and will even tolerate full sun provided the soil remains moist. Height and…  More Info

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Sarcococca confusa

…and grows well in shade and partial shade. It has a distinct, pleasant honey like fragrance, with white flowers on the underside of stems full of waxy green leaves. Winter flowers are followed by long lasting black berries. A great shrub for providing colour and life in the garden during the long…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Windsor Red'

…‘Windsor Red’ boasts spires of tubular flowers in a rich, regal shade of red, with delicate white streaking 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…  More Info

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Dwarf Bean 'Amethyst' - Kew Collection Seeds

…Kew Urban Garden Collection have been specially selected by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. These compact plants produce a succession of tasty, stringless, quick maturing beans over a long picking season. The slender pods, each measuring about 15cm (6) long, turn to an attractive shade of green once…  More Info

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Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'

…as a specimen plant in a container and equally impressive when combined with other sedges or planted in rockeries; gravel gardens and borders. Happy in sun or dappled shade, this is a versatile hardy perennial that persists throughout the year, providing attractive, low-maintenance ground cover with…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum Beacon Silver

Lamium or dead nettle are very useful hardy perennials. Tough and resilient, they thrive in shade on almost any soil, making ideal ground cover or a must-have addition to a woodland or wildlife garden. Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’ is a stunning variety forming a shimmering carpet of…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum Roseum

Lamium or dead nettle are very useful hardy perennials. Tough and resilient, they thrive in shade on almost any soil, making ideal ground cover or a must-have addition to a woodland or wildlife garden. Forming a low spreading carpet, Lamium maculatum ‘Roseum’ is an eye-catching variety…  More Info

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Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixed'

A classic mix of Floss Flowers in gentle shade soft pink, white and blue. The weather resistant, powder puff blooms are supported on tall stems that make this half hardy annual just perfect for cutting. Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixed' is ideal for filling gaps in borders, adding height and…  More Info

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Viola Labradorica

Making excellent groundcover in dry shade beneath shrubs or running along border edges, Viola labradorica will quickly spread through self-seeding and creeping stems to form drifts of evergreen, purplish-green, heart-shaped leaves. In spring it bears many small lavender flowers. Allow it to…  More Info

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Viola 'Cool Summer Breeze'

…up to 7cm across. Viola ?Cool Summer Breeze? appears in shade of blue and white that complement each other perfectly whilst flowering throughout the summer months. Perfect for a colour co-ordinated planting scheme or to add a touch of cool tranquillity to your garden. Height and Spread: 20cm (8)  More Info

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Vinca minor 'Illumination'

…'Illumination' is a fantastic low-maintenance addition to the garden and provides 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…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Alba'

No cottage garden would be complete without a towering foxglove or two and this pure white variety, Foxglove purpurea 'Alba' will bring a touch of calm to a busy, colourful border during early summer. These tall spires of snow white blooms will brighten dappled shade in woodland areas and shady…  More Info

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Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mixed'

Illuminate your garden with the tropical tones of Busy Lizzie 'Beacon Mixed?. Busy Lizzies are back on trend, flaunting exotic colours, long flowering times and lush leaves. These easy to grow and reliable plants do well in pots or borders, in sun or partial shade and will reward very little effort…  More Info

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Tree Peony 'Bai Yuan Hong Xia'

…cut foliage. These fragrant flowers are sure to cause a sensation in your garden borders, but if you can spare a few then try them in a summer bouquet for the ultimate ?Wow-factor?! Tree Peonies flourish in sun or light shade and make a long-lived, deciduous shrub that only improves as the years go…  More Info

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Grape 'Cardinal'

…juicing and raisin-making. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Mid-early Height of cordon trained…  More Info

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Grape 'Chasselas Ros''

…in a cold greenhouse. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Late Height of cordon trained vine:…  More Info

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Grape 'Venus'

…eating fresh or juicing. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Early Height of cordon trained vine:…  More Info

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Grape 'Himrod'

…wine-making or juicing. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Early Height of cordon-trained vine:…  More Info

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Grape 'Mika'

…juicing or eating. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Early (beginning of September). Height…  More Info

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Grape 'Romeo'

…to fungal diseases. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Late September to late October Height…  More Info

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Grape 'Supaga'

…be used for wine-making. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Early Height of cordon trained vine:…  More Info

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Grape 'Zilga'

…mildew and grey mould. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Early Height of cordon trained vine:…  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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Ligustrum vulgare 'Straight Talk'

…‘Straight Talk’ sports lustrous, bright green foliage and is perfect for hedging or as a vertical accent in the garden landscape. Cold hardy, growing in sun or shade, pollution tolerant, drought tolerant and coping with a wide range of soils, this vigorous, fast-growing shrub will…  More Info

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Grape 'Bianca'

…both dry and sweet wines. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive garden features. These vigorous vines will quickly cover a trellis or pergola, their large lobed leaves providing shade and privacy as well as lovely autumn colour. Season: Approximately mid-October Height of…  More Info

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Fothergilla major

…habit and fantastic seasonal colour make Fothergilla major a valuable specimen in mixed borders, cottage gardens and the edges of woodland gardens. This RHS AGM variety will happily grow in partial shade but the best leaf colour will be seen in a sunny position. Height: 2.5m (8?). Spread: 2m (6.5?).  More Info

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Distylium myricoides 'Blue Cascade'

…sun loving, hardy shrub that will also tolerate partial shade, so it is useful in almost any part of the garden. Early spring sees the dark red petal-less flowers opening along the arching stems to add rich colour when it is needed in the garden. An easy to keep plant, the Blue Leafed Izu Tree will…  More Info

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Begonia 'Fragrant Falls Improved™ - Apricot Delight'

…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: 30cm (12).  More Info

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