Perennials for shade
- 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
- Aconitum carmichaelii arendsii x 3Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii'£2.75Out of stockOut of stockAconitum carmichaelii arendsii is an old-fashioned hardy border plant and great for planting under shrubs. It has a very special relationship with... Learn More
- Plantain Lily, Hosta Brim CupHosta 'Brim Cup'£4.50Out of stockOut of stockThis great Hosta makes a perfect partner on the patio and decking. Does well in large planters. The perfectly shaped foliage with a bright golden... Learn More
- Aconitum cammarum Monkshood Bicolor x 3Aconitum x cammarum 'Bicolor'£8.50Out of stockOut of stockAlso known as Monkshood or Mookhood. This unusual eye-catching Aconitum blooms with lovely creamy white and purple tinted hooded flowers on tall... Learn More
- Dicentra spectabilis combo£5.50Out of stockOut of stockRemarkable red and white plants with exquisitely formed flowers which 'bleed' floral droplets from the centre of the heart shaped flowers. These... Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta Barbara AnnHosta 'Barbara Ann'£2.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Barbara Ann is a large leafed variety with very attractive heart shaped blue-green corrugated foliage with a broad white margin. One of the... Learn More
- PlantainLily, Hosta First FrostHosta 'First Frost'£3.50Out of stockOut of stockOne of the last varieties to die back in late autumn hence the name 'First Frosts', this new variety has blue grey foliage with broad, irregular... Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta PathfinderHosta 'Pathfinder'£4.95Out of stockOut of stockThis shapely beauty has waxy creamy- white foliage with wide irregular dark green rippled margins. A medium sized Hosta perfect for ground cover or... Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta VulcanHosta 'Vulcan'£3.75Out of stockOut of stockNamed by a Star Trek fan, Vulcan has creamy white foliage with wide irregular dark green and yellow streaked margins. This hosta produces pale... Learn More
- Brunnera macrophylla VariegataBrunnera macrophylla 'Variegata'£7.50Out of stockOut of stockBrunnera macrophylla 'Variegata' produces highly decorative heart shaped, variegated foliage in spring followed by sky blue forget-me-not like... Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta fortunei PatriotHosta fortunei 'Patriot'£2.95Out 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
- Astilbe arendsii Fiery RedAstilbe arendsii Fiery Red£2.75Out of stockOut of stockCarpet Astilbe arendsii Fiery Red is ideal for shady, moist areas in your garden and thrives with the minimum of work Learn More
- Hosta Abiqua Drinking GourdHosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd£3.25Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd has round blue-grey puckered leaves. This plant has beautiful white flowers from July to August and grows best in... Learn More
- Hosta AnneHosta Anne£3.75Out of stockOut of stockHosta Anne has dark green leaves with a striking wide yellow margin. This plant gives a unique look to your garden. Hosta plants are versatile-... Learn More
- Hosta AvocadoHosta Avocado£3.75Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta Avocado is a mutation of the Hosta Guacamole of which it keeps the magnificent fragrant white bloom. The flowers appear in July and are... Learn More
- Hosta Banana KidHosta Banana Kid£3.75Out of stockOut of stockHosta Banana Kid has yellow-green textured large leaves. The bright, chartreuse hue of this versatile perennial is spectacular. Grows quickly with... Learn More
- Hosta BobcatHosta Bobcat£6.50Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta Bobcat is a beautiful little hosta with blue-green leaves surrounded by a golden border that turns creamy white as the season progresses.... Learn More
- Hosta BroadwayHosta Broadway£4.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Broadway is a medium to large sized hosta with striking foliage that develops lavender colored flowers midsummer. Hosta plants are versatile-... Learn More
- Hosta Captain's AdventureHosta Captain's Adventure£5.25Out of stockOut of stockHosta Captains Adventure is a standout variety with leaves that emerge chartreuse, then develop a wide creamy-white margin and darker green streaks... Learn More
- Hosta Color FestivalHosta Color Festival£5.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Colour Festival features leaves with a white centre that goes from light yellow to a dark green margin. Hosta Color Festival is a... Learn More
- Hosta Colored HulkHosta Colored Hulk£2.95Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta Colored Hulk is a medium sized hosta with thick, pale green leaves with a dark green margin and a chartreuse halo in between. This hosta... Learn More
- Hosta Delta DawnHosta Delta Dawn£2.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Delta Dawn has foliage with wide creamy margins surrounding a chartreuse gold centre. Leaves are corrugated and wavy. The plant produces... Learn More
- Hosta Dream WeaverHosta Dream Weaver£4.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Dream Weaver leaves emerge with a bright yellow center surrounded by a wide blue margin. In summer it has creamy white centres that contrast... Learn More
- Hosta Emerald ChargerHosta Emerald Charger£6.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Emerald Charger has gold leaves with wide green margins. Mature leaves some waviness. They develop tall fragrant flowers in August. Hosta... Learn More
- Hosta EnchiladasHosta Enchiladas£5.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Enchiladas is a stunning Hosta. The bright yellow leaves have thick dark green margins. Hosta plants are versatile- They grow well in part... Learn More
- Hosta Fire and IceHosta Fire and Ice£6.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Fire and Ice has white centred leaves, with dark green edges. Plant in a spot that gets the morning sun for optimal growth. Perfect for low... Learn More
- Hosta Firn LineHosta Firn Line£4.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Firn Line has heart-shaped blue leaves with a wide white margin. Hosta plants are versatile- They grow well in part sun to semi-shade, in... Learn More
- Hosta Get NekkidHosta Get Nekkid£5.25Out of stockOut of stockHosta Get Nekkid is a wonderfully attractive plant. It has very shiny light green leaves with wavy margins. Its flowers are very decorative,... Learn More
- Hosta JuneHosta June£5.50Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta June root produces medium-sized, oval foliage, very nicely variegated with deep green, pale green and delicate gold. It produces lots of... Learn More
- Hosta Jurassic ParkHosta Jurassic Park£6.50Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta Jurassic Park is a large perennial that starts growing in very large clumps in early spring. The plant once adult after 5 or 6 years, can... Learn More
- Hosta Lakeside Banana BayHosta Lakeside Banana Bay£4.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Lakeside Banana Bay has beautiful large, bright yellow leaves with an apple green margin. It has prominent veins and slightly wavy edges. It... Learn More
- Hosta Lakeside Little TuftHosta Lakeside Little Tuft£3.75Out of stockOut of stockHosta Lakeside Little Tuft has interesting elongated leaves with creamy white centres and dark green margins. Pale purple flowers appear in... Learn More
- Hosta LibertyHosta Liberty£5.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Liberty has broad leaves with wide yellow-cream margins. Pretty purple flowers appear in the Summer. Hosta plants are versatile- They grow... Learn More
- Hosta Magic IslandHosta Magic Island£6.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Magic Island is an attractive member of the Hosta family. It has grey-blue leaves with a centre that starts creamy-white and progresses to a... Learn More
- Hosta Mama MiaHosta Mama Mia£3.75Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta Mama Mia Hosta is a pretty perennial that can grow up to 35cm tall and 60cm wide. This rustic hosta is resistant to temperatures down to... Learn More
- Hosta Mighty MouseHosta Mighty Mouse£8.95Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta Mighty Mouse has blue-green leaves with a wide cream-white margin. It is hardy and reliable and like many hostas will appreciate cool,... Learn More
- Hosta Miracle LemonyHosta Miracle Lemony£8.50Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta Miracle Lemony remains the very first hosta to produce yellow flowers. The bright yellow flowers it produces are bell-shaped and give off... Learn More
- Hosta Moon SplitHosta Moon Split£4.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Moon Split has dark leaves and a golden margin. It produces pretty mauve-lavender blooms and will like a northerly, shady position. It is a... Learn More
- Hosta Morning StarHosta Morning Star£6.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Morning Star leaves have an irregular dark green margins and creamy white centres. ... Learn More
- Hosta Paul RevereHosta Paul Revere£5.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Paul Revere has cream-white centered leaves and dark green edges. Lavender coloured flowers appear in Summer. ... Learn More
- Hosta PopcornHosta Popcorn£5.50Out of stockOut of stockHosta Popcorn has thick cupped leaves with blue-green margins. In Spring the centres are pale yellow, changing to creamy white as the season... Learn More
- Hosta Praying HandsHosta Praying Hands£4.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Praying Hands has a unique upright form with narrow, tightly folded dark green leaves edged with yellow. Flowers in Summer with bell shaped... Learn More
- Hosta Prima DonnaHosta Prima Donna£3.75Out of stockOut of stockHosta Prima Donna has wonderfully textured glossy green leaves with a yellow margin that changes to white as the Summer progresses. Pale lavender... Learn More
- Hosta Purple SensationHosta Purple Sensation£4.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Purple Sensation features very attractive bright green foliage that is wonderfully textured. It also features unique dark purple star-shaped... Learn More
- Hosta Raspberry SundaeHosta Raspberry Sundae£8.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Raspberry Sundae is a unique hosta featuring rich red petioles, beautiful varigated foliage and deep lavender blooms in Summer. This... 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.