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Plants for Shade

One of the most common questions we’re asked is “What plants can I grow in shade?” There are a surprising number of flowering plants, climbing plants and even container plants that thrive in the shadows, so we've put together this handy selection to help you choose.

Flowering Plants for Shade

To add colour to a shady border, you can’t beat these shade-loving flowers. Classic Foxgloves are a must, and to complete the cottage garden look just add Campanula and https://www.rootsplants.co.uk/products/6-aquilegia-spring-magic-collection-10-5cm-pot. Bleeding Heart adds a touch of drama and works equally well in containers or beds.

Climbing Plants for Shade

There is a huge choice of climbing plants for shady gardens. Of course Ivy is the classic backdrop to a shady border, but other shade loving climbers include the gorgeous scented Star Jasmine, Viticella Clematis and delicate Honeysuckle.

Container Plants for Shade

Bring colour and texture to neglected corners of the garden with these shade-loving container plants. Hostas and Heucheras fill a large space with vibrant foliage and also flower in Summer. Salvias are having a moment right now and for good reason - they look fabulous in patio pots. Can’t decide? Start with our specially selected 9 Perfect Plants for Shade collection, which includes Hostas, Heucheras, Foxgloves and more.

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'Glacier' Ivy | Hedera helix
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'Glacier' Ivy | Hedera helix

Grows anything but glacially

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  • Grows in all light conditions
  • Alluring variegated foliage
  • RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Alpine Wood Fern | Dryopteris Wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold'
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Alpine Wood Fern | Dryopteris Wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold'

Straight outta Dorset

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  • Fronds emerge golden orange and mature to green
  • Show off in patio pots or use to underplant trees
  • Fully hardy and disease resistant
  • Discovered on the Jurassic coast
Autumn Fern | Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Koidzumiana'
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Autumn Fern | Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Koidzumiana'

Autumnal shades all year round

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  • Fronds turn through red, orange, copper and gold before maturing to green
  • Grow in pots or a shady woodland border
  • Compact and neat form, growing to 50x50cm
  • Easy to grow, with no pruning needed
Common Polypody | Polypodium Vulgare
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Common Polypody | Polypodium Vulgare

Resilient greenery for any space

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  • Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
  • Leathery fronds with lobed leaflets
  • Bright green to boost shady spots
  • Perfect for groundcover
Narrow Buckler Fern | Phyllitis Angustifolia
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Narrow Buckler Fern | Phyllitis Angustifolia

Refined structure, elegant appeal

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  • Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
  • Leathery lance-shaped fronds
  • The brightest green
  • Upright growth habit creates drama
Male Fern | Dryopteris Filix Mas
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Male Fern | Dryopteris Filix Mas

Robust and timeless greenery

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  • Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
  • Upright arching fronds
  • Vibrant green
  • Happy in many soil conditions
Hart's Tongue Fern | Phyllitis scolopendrium
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Hart's Tongue Fern | Phyllitis scolopendrium

Timeless elegance in every frond

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  • Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
  • Smooth shiny foliage
  • Lime green
  • Evergreen for constant interest
Makino's Holly Fern | Polystichum Makinoi
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Makino's Holly Fern | Polystichum Makinoi

Unleash unique fern charm

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  • Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
  • Leathery lance-shaped leaflets
  • Dark green glossy foliage
  • Symmetrical growth habit
Holly Fern | Cyrtomium Clivicola
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Holly Fern | Cyrtomium Clivicola

Sophistication in green

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  • Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
  • Holly-like foliage
  • Stunning green all year-round
  • Evergreen for constant structural interest
Black Wood Fern | Dryopteris atrata
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Black Wood Fern | Dryopteris atrata

Enchantment in foliage

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  • Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
  • Lacy foliage
  • Deep green fronds
  • Upright growth habit creates drama
Hard Fern | Blechnum Spicant
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Hard Fern | Blechnum Spicant

Wild beauty for your garden

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  • Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
  • Leathery fronds grow in a tufted fashion
  • Lush green all year-round
  • Evergreen for constant structural interest
Carex Panicea Pamira | Ornamental Grass
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Carex Panicea Pamira | Ornamental Grass

Dreamy blue ornamental grass

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  • Compact tufts of blue-grey foliage
  • Perfect for wildlife gardens and coastal locations
  • Attractive seed heads in autumn
  • Super hardy, pest and disease proof
'Bonica' Shrub Rose
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'Bonica' Shrub Rose

A delightful pink shrub rose, best for borders

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  • Large sprays of clear pink cup shaped roses
  • Lightly scented
  • A tall shrub perfect for a mid or back border position
  • Ideal for cutting
'Lambada' Shrub Rose
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'Lambada' Shrub Rose

Vibrant shrub rose, best for hedging

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  • Covered in coral pink to orange single roses
  • Mildly scented
  • Grow in pots or as a low hedge
  • Will tolerate partial shade
'Blue For You' Floribunda Rose
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'Blue For You' Floribunda Rose

Fabulous lilac blue rose, best for mid-border

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  • Unusual lilac-blue coloured, free flowering rose
  • Sensational fragrance
  • Grow in a container, in the middle of a border or as a standard
  • Almost thornless!
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All Year Round Window Box Collection

Visual interest for every month

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  • Create an alluring, all-season window box
  • Includes evergreen foliage and fab flowers
  • Options for window boxes of different sizes
  • Hardy and incredibly easy to grow
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Contemporary Window Box Collection

Modernise your window box game

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  • Bold and brilliant colours
  • Instantly energise your building's facade
  • Selections for both small and large planters
  • Plants carefully chosen by our expert growers
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Classic Window Box Collection

Create an iconic window display

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  • Timeless pink, white and lilac colours
  • Choices for window boxes of various sizes
  • Meticulously curated assortment of perennials
  • Easy to grow, instant impact

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