Shady Plants

Epipremnum Mixed

…These tough plants prefer lower light levels and won’t mind if you forget to water them now and again. Maximum height: 20cm (8). 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…  More Info

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Shuttlecock Fern

…unfurl gracefully in spring, giving the plant a shuttlecock-like appearance. Easy to grow and awarded an RHS AGM, the shuttlecock fern makes a fabulous architectural addition to borders, woodland gardens and the edges of ponds. Growing best in moist shady areas, this large fern, also known as the…  More Info

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Vinca major

…difficult shady corners. Periwinkle is a robust, low growing shrub that produces inky blue flowers from April right through until September. Vinca bears dark green, evergreen foliage on ground-covering stems that can help to beat weeds, making it a beneficial addition to any garden. This plant is…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'

Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' is a robust hardy perennial that will be happy in shady positions in most soil types. This dead nettle is perfect for ground cover as it will quickly provide a covering of silvery foliage with deep green edges enhanced from April to mid summer with salmon pink flowers…  More Info

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Begonia 'Majestic New Sunburst Mixed'

…with sunshine colours even in 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…  More Info

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Chiastophyllum oppositifolium

…bees. Plants will quickly bulk up, providing plenty of material for division and spreading around the garden to other hidden spots! RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 60cm (24in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size.…  More Info

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Sarcococca saligna

…shrub. It may also be used as a formal or informal hedging plant. Height: 1m (39in). Spread: 2m (6.5ft). 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 arrival…  More Info

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Begonia elatior 'Valentino Pink'

…fantastic house plant, brightening your home or conservatory with its splashy, tropical-looking flowers. Height: 30cm (12?). Spread: 25cm (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…  More Info

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Athyrium otophorum var. 'Okanum'

…Hostas. It also grows well in a container in a shady corner. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height and 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 will vary depending on the season,…  More Info

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Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'

…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 will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an…  More Info

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Aruncus dioicus

…creamy flowers in early summer. The blossom is similar to Astilbe, with male plants producing the largest flower spikes, whilst female plants produce interesting seedheads. The luminous feather-like plumes light up shady areas and tremble in the breeze. They can be used fresh or dried for cut flower…  More Info

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Anemone x hybrida 'Andrea Atkinson'

…fantastic late summer to autumn display. Height: 80cm (32in). 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 season, meaning arrival images are an…  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

…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 emerge…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Jetstream'

…brilliant orange-red before leaf fall. Height: 150cm (60in). Spread: 120cm (48in). 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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Azalea 'Daviesii'

…transform a boring shady border into a spring spectacle with real wow-factor. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Maximum height and spread: 120-150cm (4- 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…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'

…specimen shrub for lighting up shady spots in acid, woodland-type borders where it provides colour from May to June. Its dense evergreen foliage also makes it ideal for windbreaks or hedging screens. Height: 2.25m (7.4ft). Spread: 2.5m (8.2ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Primula denticulata 'Mixed'

…tolerate full sun provided the soil remains moist. Height and spread: 30cm (12in). 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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Saxifraga arendsii 'Mossy Purple'

…carmine red flowers from mid to late spring. Height and Spread: 25cm (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 the season, meaning arrival images are an…  More Info

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Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass'

…excellent weed-supressing groundcover. Height: 35cm (14in). 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 will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an…  More Info

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Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Lagoon'

…attractive to beneficial pollinators. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 40cm (15in). 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 indication…  More Info

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Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta'

…pollinators. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 30cm (12in). 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 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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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

…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 will vary depending…  More Info

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Euonymus 'Japonicus Bravo'

…and perfect for illuminating shady areas whilst performing equally well in full sun. Height: 2.5-4m (8-13ft). Spread: 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). 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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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

…is drought tolerant once established. Height: 75cm (30in). Spread: 60cm (24in). 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 indication…  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White'

…common name for a plant but Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White' makes up for this with the attractive mottled, felted leaves and dozens of pretty little white flowers that bees love through the summer. Pulmonaria will make good ground cover under trees and shrubs or in a shady corner of the garden…  More Info

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Diervilla rivularis 'Honeybee'

…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 it to brighten up a shady corner on the patio. Height: 80cm (31in). Spread: 100cm (39in).  More Info

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Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guinness'

…black blooms with white corolla are certainly more fashionable than the average pensioner's headwear! Indeed, these unusual colours give the plant the alternative name of Aquilegia 'Magpie' and you will certainly want to collect several of these hardy perennials which are attractive to beneficial…  More Info

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Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

…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 moist conditions and it will…  More Info

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Skimmia Japonica 'Olympic Flame'

…in shady spots and providing all-year-round colour and interest. This female variety requires planting near a male variety such as 'Rubella' to bear fruit. Maximum height and spread: 90cm (35in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size.…  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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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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Hydrangea seemannii

…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. 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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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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Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'

This easy plant provides colourful groundcover throughout the year forming spreading rosettes of glossy, oval foliage in chocolatey shades highlighted with burgundy. From mid to late spring, Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' bears short, upright spikes of deep purplish-blue flowers. Thrives in shady,…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

…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 the…  More Info

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Lonicera periclymenum

…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, butterflies and moths, including rare species, are attracted…  More Info

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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'

…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 will vary…  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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Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'

…'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 and August when it produces white flowers followed by small, dark fruit. Although fast-growing,…  More Info

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Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart'

…golden-yellow leaves. This perennial is clump forming and produces fleshy arched stems that bear racemes of pink and white heart-shaped flowers from mid to late spring. Plant in a shady position and the yellow foliage will remain until the end of the season. Height: 60cm (24?). Spread: 100cm (39?).  More Info

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Caladium Heart to Heart' 'Bottle Rocket'

…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 and a green…  More Info

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Caladium Heart to Heart' 'Fast Flash'

…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. Combine it…  More Info

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Carex oshimensis 'Evercream'

…margins. Carex oshimensis is one of the most rewarding and 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…  More Info

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Carex oshimensis 'Everlime'

…Carex oshimensis 'Everlime' is one of the most rewarding and 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…  More Info

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Carex oshimensis 'Everoro'

…Carex oshimensis 'Everoro' is one of the most rewarding and 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…  More Info

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Fuchsia arborescens

…flowers throughout summer. It makes a wonderful 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…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Heidi Ann'

…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 fuchsias …  More Info

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Carex 'Ribbon Falls'

…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 vary depending on the season, meaning…  More Info

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Aconite in the Green

…delivered to you in early to late spring when the plants are growing. They can be planted under trees in dappled shade; in shady borders and in informal areas of grass where their sunny, buttercup-like flowers will delight you from February into March. Plant them in damp, moderately fertile soil and…  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'

…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 borders. They look particularly…  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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