Shrubs for shade
Shrubs that do well in shade, ideal for the darker spots in your garden. Many of these shade shrubs grow wild in wooded areas where there is also relatively little light.
Berberis thunbergii Hedge x 10Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea£18.95Out of stockOut of stockThe deep reddish-brown thorny branches of this Berberis make an attractive but impenetrable hedge. They produce dainty straw coloured flowers is... Learn More- Winter Skimmia Rubella P 15Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'£14.95Out of stockOut of stockWe offer a lovely fiery red Skimmia japonica 'Rubella. This evergreen spring flowering shrub with aromatic foliage and fruits, which appear in... Learn More
- Skimmia japonica Rubella P 19Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'£19.95Out of stockOut of stockWe offer a lovely fiery red Skimmia japonica 'Rubella. This evergreen spring flowering shrub with aromatic foliage and fruits, which appear in... Learn More
- Aucuba japonica CrotonifoliaAucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'£7.95Out of stockOut of stockAttractive dense rounded evergreen shrub with variegated glossy leathery leaves. It will provide you with interest all year round with its shiny... Learn More
- Euonymus microphyllus GoldEuonymus microphyllus Gold£7.50Out of stockOut of stockEuonymus microphyllus Gold also known as microphyllus pulchellus, is a compact evergreen shrub with yellow/dark green foliage. A great addition to... Learn More
- Skimmia japonica 19 cm potSkimmia japonica£17.95Out of stockOut of stockWe offer a lovely fiery red Skimmia japonica. This evergreen spring flowering shrub with aromatic foliage and fruits, which appear in autumn and... Learn More
- Skimmia japonica Rubella 9 cm potSkimmia japonica 'Rubella'£8.50Out of stockOut of stockWe offer a lovely fiery red Skimmia japonica 'Rubella. This evergreen spring flowering shrub with aromatic foliage and fruits, which appear in... Learn More
- Euonymus japonicus Aureus 13 cm potEuonymus japonicus Aureus£9.95Out of stockOut of stockEuonymus japonicus Aureus is an evergreen variety and provides year round interest. Excellent for growing as a specimen shrub or small hedge. Also... Learn More
- Mahonia Soft caressMahonia soft caress£11.95Out of stockOut of stockMahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' is a special Mahogany shrub, unlike other Mahogany shrubs, this species has no spines and has soft leaves that... Learn More
- Physocarpus opulifolius Little JokerPhysocarpus opulifolius Little£9.95Out of stockOut of stockPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Little Joker' forms a compact bushy shrub with fine and beautifully cut, burgundy-purple leaves. The flowers that appear... Learn More
- Euonymus japonicus Green SpireEuonymus japonicus Green Spire£8.50Out of stockOut of stockEuonymus japonicus Green Spire has a dark green leaf that is small and resembles the boxwood leaf. Euonymus japonicus is suitable for use as a... Learn More
- Euonymus microphyllus albovariegatusEuonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus'£9.95Out of stockOut of stockEuonymus japonicus Microphyllus Albovariegatus also known as microphyllus variegatus, is a small dense, compact evergreen shrub or small tree with... Learn More
- Standard Euonymus Emerald GaietyEuonymus Emerald Gaiety£29.95Out of stockOut of stockA beautiful, evergreen Euonymus Emerald Gaiety on stem has leaves which change colour with each season. The leaves are green with a white edge... Learn More
- Pachysandra terminalis Green SheenPachysandra terminalis Green Sheen£5.25Out of stockOut of stockThe Pachysandra terminalis Green Sheen is a good ground cover. This plant keeps its leaves during the winter months. The white flowers are visible... Learn More
- Viburnum bodnantese Charles Lamont 19 cmViburnum bodnantese£16.95Out of stockOut of stockA very decorative deciduous shrub blooming in winter, with dark pink flowers, which turn gradually white as the season progresses. It is a medium... Learn More
- Viburnum Davidii 15 cm potViburnum Davidii£14.95Out of stockOut of stockViburnum davidii is a very decorative evergreen snowball shrub blooming late spring, with white flowers and purple berries as the season progresses.... Learn More
- Standard Euonymus Emerald Gold 17 cm potEuonymus Emerald Gaiety£29.95Out of stockOut of stockStandard Euonymus Emerald Gold has yellow-variegated leaves that change to bronze-colored in autumn and return to yellow-variegated in spring. The... Learn More
- Magnolia Fairy Magnolia Blush 9 cm potMagnolia Fairy Magnolia Blush£14.95Out of stockOut of stockFairy Magnolia Blush is a shrub from New Zealand with beautiful pink/white flowers. Grows compactly and has darkgreen leaves. ... Learn More
- Cornus amomum Blue Cloud 9 cm potCornus alba Elegantissima£5.50Out of stockOut of stockCornus amomum Blue Clous is a large, spreading deciduous shrub with purple-red stems and dark green leaves which turn orange, red or purple in... Learn More
- Euonymus Harlequin 9 cm potEuonymus Harlequin£4.95Out of stockOut of stockEuonymus Harlequin is an excellent evergreen ground covering variety. It has very attractive variegated leaves which are red tinged in winter. Learn More
- Viburnum plicatum Watanabe 9 cm potViburnum plicatum£5.75Out of stockOut of stockViburnum plicatum Watanabe is a flowering snowball that grows in tiers. Viburnum plicatum has red berries that appear after flowering.... Learn More
- Viburnum opulus Sterile 17 cm potViburnum opulus£17.95Out of stockOut of stockA very decorative deciduous shrub blooming mid-spring, with huge green flowers which turn gradually to brilliant white as the season progresses. It... Learn More
- Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana 9Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea£6.50Out of stockOut of stockBerberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' blooms in the period June-July with small yellow flowers. Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' is very... Learn More
- Euonymus Alatus compactus 12 cm potEuonymus alatus£7.95Out of stockOut of stockEuonymus alatus compactus, 'cardinal's hat' is a small deciduous shrub with a beautiful compact spherical shape and striking square branches.... Learn More
- Euonymus Alatus compactus 9 cm potEuonymus alatus£6.50Out of stockOut of stockEuonymus alatus compactus, 'cardinal's hat' is a small deciduous shrub with a beautiful compact spherical shape and striking square branches.... Learn More
- Nandina domestica Obsessed 12 cm potNandina domestica£13.95Out of stockOut of stockNandina domestica Obsessed has beautiful bright red young leaves. Nandina domestica Obsessed produces new leaves all summer long. In winter the... Learn More
- Nandina domestica Murasaki 12 cm potNandina domestica£13.95Out of stockOut of stockNandina domestica 'Murasaki' is one Red-leaved heavenly bamboo elegant Japanese shrub. The leaf color is red in the growth phase.... Learn More
- Physocarpus opulifolius Little Angel 14Physocarpus opulifolius Little£9.95Out of stockOut of stockPhysocarpus opulifolius Little Angel is a shrub with very decorative leaves. The leaves of Physocarpus opulifolius Little Angel emerge orange-red... Learn More
- Physocarpus opulifolius Little Joker 14Physocarpus opulifolius Little£9.95Out of stockOut of stockPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Little Joker' forms a compact bushy shrub with fine and beautifully incised, burgundy-purple leaves. The flowers that... Learn More
- Physocarpus opulifolius Red Baron 9 cmPhysocarpus opulifolius Little£5.95Out of stockOut of stockPhysocarpus opulifolius Red Baron has beautiful red leaves, especially beautiful when the sun can shine through. The shrub is compact and flowers... Learn More
- Viburnum plicatum Kilimandjaro 9 cm potViburnum plicatum£8.95Out of stockOut of stockViburnum Kilimandjaro blooms in May with large white flowers, in late summer Viburnum kilimandjaro blooms again, with bright white flowers. Between... Learn More
- Berberis buxifolia Nana 9 cmBerberis buxifolia Nana£6.95Out of stockOut of stockBerberis buxifolia Nana is an evergreen shrub that eventually grows to a height of 40-60 cm. Berberis buxifolia 'Nana' blooms with yellow flowers... Learn More
- Berberis Royal Ruby 9 cmBerberis Royal Ruby£8.95Out of stockOut of stockBerberis Royal Ruby is a slow-growing, very compact variety with warm red leaves. Berberis Royal Ruby is very hardy.... Learn More
- Berberis Helmond Pillar 9 cmBerberis Helmond Pillar£6.50Out of stockOut of stockBerberis thunbergii Helmond Pillar is a shrub with an upright habit. Berberis thunbergii Helmond Pillar has reddish-purple leaves that turn redder... Learn More
- Viburnum plicatum St KeverneViburnum plicatum£7.95Out of stockOut of stockViburnum plicatum St Keverne is a deciduous shrub. The abundant flowering of relatively large,white, lacecap flowers takes place in the period... Learn More
- Viburnum farreriViburnum plicatum£6.95Out of stockOut of stockViburnum farreri is an upright shrub with long, glossy green leaves. They bloom with panicle-shaped pink flower buds that open white. Sometimes... Learn More
- Standard Viburnum Opulus 19 cm potStandard Viburnum Opulus£24.95Out of stockOut of stockViburnum opulus Roseum flowers with huge snowball-like clusters of white or green-tinted white flowers - hence its common name, the snowball tree.... Learn More
- Cotoneaster horizontalis 15 cm potCotoneaster horizontalis£8.95Out of stockOut of stockCotoneaster horizontalis is a small, spreading, deciduous hardy shrub that has something to offer in every season. In spring it has glossy dark... Learn More
- Nandina domestica Obsessed 17Nandina domestica£14.95Out of stockOut of stockNandina domestica Obsessed has beautiful bright red young leaves. Nandina domestica Obsessed produces new leaves all summer long. In winter the... Learn More
- Nandina domestica 17 cmNandina domestica£14.95Out of stockOut of stockNandina is a low maintenance shrub prized for its oriental effect and distinctive lacy foliage. In spring it produces new lime green leaves slowly... Learn More
- Magnolia soulangeana Burgundy GlowMagnolia soulangeana Burgundy Glow£9.50Out of stockOut of stockThis scented Magnolia will be smothered in remarkably large and beautiful tulip-like blossoms on their bare branches in early spring. It’s... Learn More
- Standard Camellia TreeCamellia japonica£26.95Out of stockOut of stockThe Standard Camellia Japonica tree is cherished for it’s beautiful double flowers and glossy dark green foliage, this evergreen ornamental... Learn More
- Camellia japonica red P9Camellia japonica ‘Lady Campbell’£8.95Out of stockOut of stockThis showy evergreen Camellia produces spectacular large deep red sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as part of a... Learn More
- Camellia Japonica PinkCamellia japonica ‘Bonomiana’£8.95Out of stockOut of stockThis showy evergreen Camellia Japonica Pink produces spectacular large pink sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Learn More
- Camellia Japonica WhiteCamellia japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow'£8.95Out of stockOut of stockThis showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as... Learn More
- Camellia collection pink/red/white£19.95Out of stockOut of stockThis showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular large ruby red, pink and elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Learn More
- Physocarpus Diablo Chocolate TreePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'£8.95Out of stockOut of stockBy far the most striking of the Ninebark family, Diablo has deep purple to bronze foliage and blooms in early summer with pretty pinkish white flowers Learn More
- Pieris Flaming SilverPieris japonica Flaming Silver£8.50Out of stockOut of stockPieris Flaming Silver is a very decorative and spectacular shrub for the spring border. Each spring it will surprise you with an outburst of new... Learn More
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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.
Best shrubs for shady gardens
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.
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.
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You can buy Shrubs for shady gardens quickly and easily at gardens4you, your online garden center. We have a large range to choose from directly from the nursery.
On all our shrubs for shade you get standard grow and bloom guarantee, if you are not satisfied you get new plants or your money back. So you can order with peace of mind. We have the best quality bushes.
Also take a look at our other bushes. Such as the very popular rhododendron, buxus boxwood and hydrangea.
