Perennials for shade
- Helleborus niger White Christmas RoseHelleborus niger£6.50Out of stockOut of stockIdeal for shady spots. Helleborus niger can be forced to flower during Christmas Learn More
- Hakonechloa macra AureolaHakonechloa macra 'Aureola'£9.95Out of stockOut of stockHakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is a clump forming compact deciduous perennial grass suitable for growing in borders or containers. This wonderful... Learn More
- Liriope muscari Big BlueLiriope muscari 'Big Blue'£6.95Out of stockOut of stockLiriope muscari Big Blue provides year round interest with it's highly attractive glossy, dark green, arching grass-like foliage and autumn flowers. Learn More
- Liriope muscari MoneymakerLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker'£6.95Out of stockOut of stockMoneymaker has larger flowers than other varieties, attractive purple flowers form on upright stems from late summer until first frosts. Learn More
- Liriope muscari Monroe WhiteLiriope muscari 'Monroe White'£9.50Out of stockOut of stockLiriope muscari Monroe White has rich evergreen strap-like leaves, it produces dense pure white flower spikes on tall erect stems late summer to... Learn More
- Liriope muscari Royal PurpleLiriopwe muscari 'Royal Purple'£6.95Out of stockOut of stockPerfect for parts of the garden where little else will grow this versatile clump forming plant is excellent for groundcover or it can be grown as a... Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta sieboldiana FrancesHosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'£2.95Out of stockOut of stockA beautiful shade loving variegated Hosta with large heart-shaped leaves in dark and light green colours. Flowers in early to mid summer with near... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii PinkAstilbe arendsii Pink£2.95Out of stockOut of stockThis vibrant pink Astilbe will add drama to dull areas of the garden. Learn More
- Hosta sieboldiana Frances WilliamsHosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'£5.25Out of stockOut of stockA beautiful shade loving variegated Hosta with large heart-shaped leaves in dark and light green colours. Flowers in early to mid-summer with near... Learn More
- Hosta Tardiana Halcyon 9cmHosta tardiana 'Halcyon'£5.25Out of stockOut of stockHosta Halcyon is a medium sized variety with handsome heart shaped, silver-blue foliage and attractive pale lavender flowers in summer. Perfect for... Learn More
- Hosta Wide BrimHosta Wide Brim£5.25Out of stockOut of stockHostas are very tough, long-lived, shade-loving perennials. 'Wide Brim' is a clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, dark green leaves broadly... Learn More
- Epimedium x RubrumEpimedium x Rubrum£5.50Out of stockOut of stockBarrenwort are great low maintenance plants for the shaded-garden, excellent for edging or as a ground cover. ... Learn More
- Geranium macrorrhizum Ingwersens VarietyGeranium Ingwersen£4.95Out of stockOut of stockGeranium macrorrhizum Ingwersen's variety is great choice for groundcovering, or edging the border, in summer bears clusters of soft pink... Learn More
- Geranium macrorrhizum SpessartGeranium Spessart£4.95Out of stockOut of stockGeranium macrorrhizum Spessart is a very striking geranium that blooms with white or pale pink flowers in summer. Leaves turn brilliant crimson in... Learn More
- Epimedium pubigerumEpimedium pubigerum£5.50Out of stockOut of stockEpimedium pubigerum is a charming clump forming evergreen perennial producing sprays of small creamy flowers with pale pink outer petals which... Learn More
- Epimedium x versicolor SulphureumEpimedium x versicolor Sulphureum£5.75Out of stockOut of stockEpimedium x versicolor Sulphureum is both exquisitely beautiful and highly tolerant in regard to growing conditions. Producing light sprays of... Learn More
- Helleborus Mont BlancHelleborus Mont Blanc 12cm pot£11.95Out of stockOut of stockHelleborus Mont Blanc is the perfect Christmas rose for the festive season! Delivered with flowering buds which are ready to open up and create... Learn More
- Ajuga reptans Atropurpurea 9 cmAjuga reptans Atropurpurea£4.75Out of stockOut of stockBugle is an excellent very versatile evergreen groundcover, suitable for planting under trees, at the front of a shady border or in containers for... Learn More
- Epimedium grandiflorum LilafeeEpimedium Grandiflorum Lilafee£5.95Out of stockOut of stock'Lilafee' also known as Bishop's mitre is a compact, deciduous, clump-forming plant, with purple-tinted young foliage and open sprays purple... Learn More
- Epimedium grandiflorumEpimedium Grandiflorum£5.50Out of stockOut of stockGround covering perennial that flourishes in light shade under trees and shrubs. Grown mainly for its foliage of leathery, heart-shaped leaves... Learn More
- Epimedium pinnatum colchicumEpimedium Pinnatum colchicum£5.50Out of stockOut of stockEpimedium pinnatum subsp. colchicum is a mat-forming perennial with evergreen leaves suitable for the shaded garden. The large bright yellow... Learn More
- Epimedium youngianum NiveumEpimedium Youngianum Niveum£5.50Out of stockOut of stockBrighten up your shady border with snowy barrenwort, a perfect compact herbaceous perennial with... Learn More
- Epimedium youngianum RoseumEpimedium Youngianum Roseum£5.75Out of stockOut of stockGround covering perennial that flourishes in light shade under trees and shrubs. Producing light sprays of lilac-rose insignificant flowers in... Learn More
- Hosta fortunei AlbopictaHosta fortunei 'Albopicta'£5.25Out of stockOut of stockThis lovely Hosta boasts gold and green variegated foliage which help add extra depth and dimension to borders and you will also be rewarded with... Learn More
- Hosta sieboldianaHosta sieboldiana£5.25Out of stockOut of stockPrized for it's large heart-shaped leaves in shades of dark and light green this Hosta flowers early to mid summer with near white flowers... Learn More
- Hosta fortunei HyacinthinaHosta Hyacinthina£5.25Out of stockOut of stockHosta fortunei Hyacinthina produces in mid-summer heart-shaped dark green leaves with a hint of blue with an unusual dove-grey underside and pale... Learn More
- Hosta fortunei AureomarginataHosta fortunei 'Aureomarginata'£5.25Out of stockOut of stockHosta fortunei Aureomarginata is one of the most popular hosta plants. It has large green heart-shaped leaves edged with golden, the margin fades... Learn More
- Hosta fortunei PatriotHosta fortunei Patriot£5.75Out of stockOut of stockPatriot is a medium hosta, it has highly ornamental olive-green foliage with wide irregular pure white margins and pale lavender flowers in summer.... Learn More
- Hosta Krossa RegalHosta Krossa Regal£5.95Out of stockOut of stockKrossa Regal is richly textured with twisted, deeply ridged leaves and pale lavender flowers in summer. This bold variety is a real eyecatcher!... Learn More
- Hosta sieboldiana ElegansHosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'£5.75Out of stockOut of stock'Giant Silver Leafed Hosta' Sieboldi Elegans is the most attractive of all Hostas. It has beautiful intense silver-blue-green foliage and prominent... Learn More
- Hosta AlbomarginataHosta Albomarginata£5.25Out of stockOut of stockHosta Albomarginata is a compact variety with perfect pointed, rich green leaves edged in creamy-white margins. In summer pretty pale blue flowers... Learn More
- Hosta Big DaddyHosta Big Daddy£5.95Out of stockOut of stockBig Daddy is a large, blue-leaved hosta that produces dense neat mounds of attractive foliage and its pretty funnel-shaped, pale lavender... Learn More
- Hosta August MoonHosta August Moon£5.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta August Moon is a must to add to your hosta collection this year. In mid-summer it produces heart-shaped, cupped, pale green leaves sometimes... Learn More
- Hosta Blue Mouse EarsHosta Blue Mouse Ears£6.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Blue Mouse Ears produces smooth, neat, blue-green leaves with a dull surface, the foliage is topped in midsummer by bell-shaped pale purple... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsi AmethystAstilbe arendsi Amethyst£5.25Out of stockOut of stockAstilbe Amethyst is a lovely Astilbe blooming with large flowers on strong stems. They like a moist location and do well along a pond. Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii BrautschleierAstilbe arendsii Brautschleier£5.25Out of stockOut of stockAstilbe Brautschleier (Bridal Veil ) is a lovely Astilbe blooming with large white flowers on strong stems. They like a moist location and do well... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii DiamantAstilbe arendsii Diamant£4.95Out of stockOut of stockAstilbe Diamant is a lovely Astilbe blooming with large white flowers on strong stems. They like a moist location and do well along a pond. The... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii ErikaAstilbe arendsii Erika£4.95Out of stockOut of stockAstilbe Erika is a lovely Astilbe blooming with large pink flowers on strong stems. They like a moist location and do well along a pond. Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii GranatAstilbe arendsii Granat£5.25Out of stockOut of stockAstilbe Granat is a lovely Astilbe blooming with large red flowers on strong stems. They like a moist location and do well along a pond Learn More
- Brunnera SibiricaBrunnera Sibirica£6.50Out of stockOut of stockBrunnera sibirica is a unique and very useful perennial it produces highly decorative heart shaped, dense foliage in spring, ideal for ground cover... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii Pink 15cmAstilbe arendsii Pink£12.95Out of stockOut of stockThis vibrant pink Astilbe will add drama to dull areas of the garden. Astilbes have glorious arching fragrant plumes made up of tiny flowers. They... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii Red 15cmAstilbe arendsii Red£13.95Out of stockOut of stockThis vibrant red Astilbe will add drama to dull areas of the garden. Astilbes have glorious arching fragrant plumes made up of tiny flowers. They... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii White 15cmAstilbe arendsii White£12.95Out of stockOut of stockThis vibrant white Astilbe will add drama to dull areas of the garden. Astilbes have glorious arching fragrant plumes made up of tiny flowers. They... Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta Collection x 6£12.95Out of stockOut of stockA high quality selection of Hostas great for border, in large tubs or in shady spots where nothing else will grow. Learn More
- Dicentra spectabilis RedDicentra spectabilis red£2.50Out of stockOut of stockRemarkable plants with exquisitely formed heart shaped flowers hence the name Bleeding Heart Plant . Learn More
- Dicentra spectabilis WhiteDicentra spectabilis 'Alba'£2.50Out of stockOut of stockRemarkable plants with exquisitely formed flowers which 'bleed' a pure white floral droplet from the center of each heart shaped flower. Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta sieboldiana ElegansHosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'£2.50Out of stockOut of stock'Giant Silver Leafed Hosta' Sieboldi Elegans is the most attractive of all Hostas. It has beautiful intense silver-blue-green foliage and prominent... Learn More
Shade-loving plants are very important to many gardens as they can bring light to darker areas of the garden.
Take for example a variegated Hosta, the radiant foliage will enhance the darker area of the garden and brighten it up.
We all have a bit of shade in the garden, but this shouldn't be seen as a problem as there are so many shade tolerant plants available to brighten even the darkest of areas.
We've put together a list of some of the most popular shade loving plants to help you on your way to a colourful garden. It's good to note how long the area is in the shade for when you are selecting your plants some plants grow in partial shade with just a few hours of sun each day whereas others will grow in almost total shade.
Beautiful shady garden
How to make a beautiful shady garden? With perennials, of course! Many people think that perennials do not grow in the shade. Fortunately, there are many examples of beautiful shady gardens to prove the opposite. The range of perennials in the shade is surprisingly huge.
A shady garden is not necessarily boring, in the cool shade grow the most beautiful plants for shade. They may be less spectacular, but no less beautiful. We speak of shade, when in summer there is less than three hours a day of direct sunlight, or over a long period of time, filtered light shines on the plant. Achieving a successful plantation in a shady garden is not difficult. It is important to consider the amount of shade. In the low light environment of deciduous trees and shrubs or in front of a wall, there is surprisingly a large range of shade plants that can grow.
Taking care of shadow plants
Shade is not usually the biggest problem for shade plants, it is mostly dry soil under trees or walls to the north. If the light is low and there is almost no water, then most shade plants die. Give them more water during dry periods. You also help them by covering them with dead leaves, so the water is better preserved in the soil. Spread each year a layer of compost, wood chips or bark between the shade plants. This produces a little more humus in the soil. Humus acts like a sponge and retains water better.