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.
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
Viburnum Opulus Sterile Snowball ShrubViburnum opulus£6.50Out 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 is Learn More
Euonymus alatus Burning Bush P9Euonymus alatus£6.50Out of stockOut of stockGrown for it's spectacular autumn colour it's foliage turns ffrom dark green to cerise pink and fiery red (hence the name Burning bush). This... Learn More
Magnolia SusanMagnolia Susan£9.50Out of stockOut of stockMagnolias are also known as Fake Tulip trees because their fragrant flowers somewhat resemble tulips. This remarkable variety ‘Susan”... Learn More
Cornus floridaCornus florida Barton's White£17.95Out of stockOut of stockThe white flowering Dogwood is an extremely attractive shrub grown for its showy display of flowers in late spring and early summer. Learn More
Weigela Bristol RubyWeigela x florida Bristol Ruby£5.75Out of stockOut of stockWeigela Bristol Ruby is a beautiful bright red-flowering deciduous shrub that is extremely rewarding as it produces thousands of flowers during... Learn More
Magnolia Yellow RiverMagnolia denudata Yellow River£33.95Out of stockOut of stockYellow River is a quite a rare variety prized for it’s sweet scented primrose yellow, cup-shaped flowers. The large flowers are about 10 cm... Learn More
Magnolia combo Susan/Burgundy glow£14.95Out of stockOut of stockThese scented Magnolias will be smothered in remarkably large and beautiful tulip-like blossoms on their bare branches in early spring . They are... Learn More
Physocarpus Darts GoldPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'£5.75Out of stockOut of stockDart's Gold is an extremely adaptable shrub with golden foliage which turns to a beautiful shade of lime green in summer, they produce white flowers w Learn More
Physocarpus Combo Diablo + Darts Gold£32.95Out of stockOut of stockAlso known as Ninebark, Physocarpus are extremely adaptable doing well in sun as well as part shade and in most types of soil, rarely in need of... Learn More
Cornus alba Sibirica VariegataCornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'£5.50Out of stockOut of stockOriginally found in Siberia this Dogwood is commonly grown for its fiery red branches, which will enhance your winter garden from november until mid Learn More
Aucuba japonica Golden KingAucuba japonica 'Golden King'£11.95Out 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
Rhododendron Sappho 13 cmRhododendron Sappho£9.95Out of stockOut of stockThe perfect shrub for a shady or evergreen garden. Sappho produces spectacular white flowers each has a deep red blotch in the centre and is... Learn More
Euonymus microphyllus AlbovariegatusEuonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' syn microphyllus variegatus£4.95Out 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
Pieris Forest Flame 9 cmPieris japonica Forest Flame£7.95Out of stockOut of stockPieris Forest Flame has fiery red young foliage is upright growing and evergreen perfect for brightening up spring borders. The foliage is... Learn More
Pieris combo Flaming Silver Forest Flame£13.95Out of stockOut of stockFlaming Silver and Forest Flame are a great combination of spectacular evergreen shrubs for your garden or spring border. Each spring they will... Learn More
Euonymus fortunei Emerald n GoldEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'£5.25Out of stockOut of stockEmerald 'n' Gold is an evergreen climbing variety which is excellent for ground cover, climbing up walls, growing as a specimen shrub or small hedge. Learn More
Cercis siliquastrumCercis siliquastrum£6.95Out of stockOut of stockCommonly known as ‘Judas tree’, this deciduous tree is prized for it’s pretty, pinkish-purple flowers displayed on bare branches in spring. The...... Learn More
Standard Mahonia media Winter SunStandard Mahonia media Winter Sun£24.95Out of stockOut of stockThis flowering standard will provide you with year round interest, with its attractive glossy, dark green spiny foliage and fragrant spikes of... Learn More
Viburnum plicatum Mariesii shrubViburnum plicatum£5.50Out of stockOut of stockThis compact deciduous specimen produces masses of single, lacy, white flowers on layers of horizontal branches in early summer. The foliage is... Learn More
Magnolia BettyMagnolia liliiflora Betty£7.50Out of stockOut of stockMagnolia Betty produces large, tulip-shaped deep purple-pink flowers with white interiors on thorny branches in spring. The decorative bright green... Learn More
Magnolia soulangeana Heaven ScentMagnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent£7.50Out of stockOut of stockThis is a striking, deciduous shrub with an upright habit when young later spreading horizontally. The vase-shaped flowers are highly fragrant; the... Learn More
Magnolia Liliflora NigraMagnolia liliiflora Nigra£7.50Out of stockOut of stockThis eye-catching, pleasantly scented Magnolia liliiflora ‘Nigra’, also known as Black Lily Magnolia, blooms from a younger age than... Learn More
Magnolia Leonard MesselMagnolia loebneri Leonard Messel£7.50Out of stockOut of stockThese striking, deciduous shrubs will grace any garden with their magnificent beauty! Masses of pale lilac-pink, star-shaped flowers with 12 petals... Learn More
Magnolia soulangeana AlexandrinaMagnolia soulangeana Alexandrina£7.50Out of stockOut of stockMagnolia soulangeana Alexandrina will brighten up any garden. Beautiful, tulip-shaped white to pale pink-purple flowers appear in spring just... Learn More
Magnolia stellataMagnolia stellata£7.50Out of stockOut of stockAn excellent deciduous Magnolia shrub for smaller gardens! Covered in masses of slightly fragrant, pure-white flowers from March through to April. ... Learn More
Magnolia RoseaMagnolia stellata Rosea£7.50Out of stockOut of stockThis Star Magnolia is sure to please; it will brighten up any garden! Pleasantly fragrant, star-shaped, pale pink pale pink blossoms flower from... Learn More
Magnolia Royal StarMagnolia stellata Royal Star£8.50Out of stockOut of stockThe beautiful flowers of this Magnolia, white with a hint of pink are lightly scented and bloom from mid-March through April before its leaves... Learn More
Berberis x media Red JewelBerberis x media Red Jewel£6.50Out of stockOut of stockBerberis x media Red Jewel is a compact shrub with glossy attractive shiny leaves. Its prized for its spectacular semi evergreen foliage, reddish... Learn More
Berberis thunbergii BagatelleBerberis thunbergii Bagatelle£6.50Out of stockOut of stockBerberis atropurpurea thunbergii Bagatelle is a dwarf growing barbarry ideal for border fronts and rock gardens Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Dart's Red LadyBerberis thunbergii Dart's Red Lady£6.50Out of stockOut of stockBerberis thunbergii Dart's Red Lady is a lovely dwarf barbarry with deep purple red foliage truning brilliant orange-red in autumn. The shrubs... Learn More
Berberis thunbergii MariaBerberis thunbergii Maria£8.95Out of stockOut of stockBerberis thunbergii 'Maria' is an unusual upright compact barbarry with bright golden foliage. This is slow-growing deciduous berberis reaching 1... Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Green CarpetBerberis thunbergii Green Carpet£14.95Out of stockOut of stockBerberis thunbergii Green Carpet is a dwarf barbarry with orange coloured foliage during Autumn. Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Pink QueenBerberis thunbergii Pink Queen£6.50Out of stockOut of stockBerberis thunbergii Pink Queen is a compact upright growing barbarry with deep purple - red variegated foliage. The growing height is up to 150 cm... Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Rose GlowBerberis thunbergii Rose Glow£6.50Out of stockOut of stockBerberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' makes a statement with its brown reddish pink mottled foliage. The shrub blooms with yellow flowers during spring,... Learn More
Cornus canadensisCornus canadensis£8.95Out of stockOut of stockDogwood Bunchberry, is a lovely ground covering shrubby plant with unique shaped pure white flowers Learn More
Cornus KousaCornus kousa£8.95Out of stockOut of stockCornus kousa is a slow growing, deciduous shrub. The mature shrub has a layered structure with hundreds if not thousands of pretty brilliant white... Learn More
Cornus sanguinea Midwinter FireCornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire£5.50Out of stockOut of stockCommon Dogwood Midwinter Fire is a lovely shrub with brilliant red, golden and orange colouring branches during all of winter. Learn More
Cotoneaster dammeriCotoneaster dammeri£7.95Out of stockOut of stockCotoneaster dammeri is a fine dwarf growing evergreen shrub with white flowers and bright red berries Learn More
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety 9 cmEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'£4.95Out of stockOut of stockEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a lovely bushy variegated evergreen shrub with rounded foliage. The shrub creates a lovely backdrop in the... Learn More
Magnolia soulangeana Alba SuperbaMagnolia soulangeana Alba Superba£8.95Out of stockOut of stockThis scented Magnolia is smothered in remarkably large and beautiful tulip-like blossoms on their bare branches in early spring. It’s a slow... Learn More
Pachysandra terminalis Green CarpetPachysandra terminalis£5.25Out of stockOut of stockPachysandra is the ultimate low maintenance ground covering plant for a garden. The strong leathery foliage rapidly covers large areas whilst... 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.
Buy safe at center Gardens4You
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.
