Perennials for Damp Soil

Where other plants struggle with "wet feet," these perennials thrive. If you have a low-lying spot in the garden, a natural pond margin, or soil that stays consistently moist year-round, you have the perfect habitat for lush and dramatic plants. These plants will fill those damp corners, turning potentially difficult ground into a thriving, verdant sanctuary. These plants don't just tolerate moisture—they require it to reach their full, vibrant potential.

  • Purple Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Purple Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria

    Transforms any dull space!

    • Towering flower spikes in rich purple hues
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grows best in full sun
    • Flowers from July to September

    3 options available

    Trustpilot
  • Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria Robert Pond Plants
    From £23
    From £23

    Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria 'Robert'

    Towering bog garden blooms

    • Fuchsia pink flower spires
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grows best in full sun
    • Flowers from July to September

    1 option available

    Trustpilot
  • Astrantia 'Roma' | 1L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Astrantia 'Roma'

    A RHS Award winning border plant with fantastic versatility

    • Beautiful floral fireworks of two-toned pink
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
    • Perfect for partially shaded areas of your garden
    • Add dynamic height to your border beds

    Currently out of stock

  • 3 Hosta 'Patriot Ball 84' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Hosta 'Patriot'

    Robust, versatile award winner

    • Leaf colour best in partial shade
    • Show off in pots on the balcony or patio
    • Flowers from July to August
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Matteuccia struthiopteris Perennial Plants
    From £8
    From £8

    Ostrich Fern | Matteuccia struthiopteris

    Bold and statuesque centrepiece

    • Loves shady conditions (part to full shade)
    • Adds interest to shady borders and ponds
    • Large fronds resembling ostrich feathers!
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Star of Love' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Astrantia 'Star of Love'

    A star performer for pots and borders

    • Starry burgundy red flowers on tall purple stems
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Adds height and texture to borders or pots
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red'

    Sparkling red tones for brighter borders

    • Vibrant red, textured flower heads on strong stems
    • Flowers from May to August
    • Adds height and texture to borders or pots
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Astilbe 'Spotlight' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Astilbe 'Spotlight'

    Blush pink for shady borders

    • Densely packed Blush pink flowers
    • Flowers in July and August
    • Equally eye catching in drifts or cottage garden beds
    • Shade and damp loving perennial

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Star of Billion' Perennial Bedding
    £10
    £10

    Astrantia 'Star of Billion'

    Pearly white pincushions

    • Prospers in partial or light shade
    • Thrives in moisture-retentive, shady soil
    • Unique pincushion flowers in mid-summer
    • Sterile flowers for a longer display

    Currently out of stock

  • Astilbe 'Purple Rain' | 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Astilbe 'Purple Rain'

    Shade-loving Violet spears

    • Fluffy violet flowers on upright stems
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Adds height and colour to borders
    • Perfect for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Catherine'
    £8
    £8

    Hosta 'Catherine'

    An irresistible colour combo

    • Flourishes most in partial shade
    • Plant as part of a woodland garden
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Incredibly low-maintenance (seriously)

    Currently out of stock

  • Astilbe 'Ellie' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Astilbe 'Ellie'

    Plumes of White

    • Candy pink feathery flowers
    • Flowering throughout July and August
    • Stunning in pots and containers
    • Ideal for woodland planting schemes

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Minuteman'
    £15
    £15

    Hosta 'Minuteman'

    Outstanding colour and form

    • For the best leaf colour, plant in part shade
    • Grow en masse in woodland borders
    • Flowers from July to August
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Astilbe 'Freya' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Astilbe 'Freya'

    Plumes of Pink

    • Candy pink feathery flowers
    • Flowering throughout July and August
    • Stunning in pots and containers
    • Ideal for woodland planting schemes

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Devon Green'
    From £15
    From £15

    Hosta 'Devon Green'

    Glossy, deep green foliage

    • Flourishes in dappled sunlight or deep shade
    • Lush groundcover beneath trees and shrubs
    • Bell-shaped blooms emerge in mid-summer
    • Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Pilgrim' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Hosta 'Pilgrim'

    Compact and shade-loving

    • Partially-shaded conditions are preferable
    • Ideal for your shadier borders
    • Flowers from June to July
    • Can withstand even the harshest winters

    Currently out of stock

  • Pulmonaria 'Shrimps on the Barbie' Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £6 From £5

    Pulmonaria 'Shrimps on the Barbie'

    Shrimps on the Barbie: Unique!

    • Appreciates a cool, shady corner
    • Great for cool, shady borders
    • Dainty flowers from March to May
    • Unique, exotic-looking foliage

    Currently out of stock

  • Astilbe 'Fanal' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Astilbe 'Fanal'

    Plumes of Red

    • Candy pink feathery flowers
    • Flowering throughout July and August
    • Stunning in pots and containers
    • Ideal for woodland planting schemes

    Currently out of stock

  • Bergenia 'Bressingham White' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Bergenia 'Bressingham White'

    Pure white spring elephant ears

    • Tolerates both sun and semi-shade
    • Best for gravel garden edges
    • Flowers March to May
    • RHS AGM: Tough reliable evergreen foliage

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Emerald Charger' Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    Hosta 'Emerald Charger'

    Vibrant, lush emerald foliage

    • Keep out of midday sun to prevent leaf scorch
    • Bold architectural choice for a shady border
    • Produces delicate flowers in July and August
    • Boasts heavily textured and vibrant leaves

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
    From £8
    £10 From £8

    Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

    Adorable miniature blue leaves

    • Prefers a shady corner away from harsh light
    • Charming addition to shady rockeries or pots
    • Sweet summer flowers in July and August
    • A miniature RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Elephant's Ears | Bergenia 'Rotblum' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Elephant's Ears | Bergenia 'Rotblum'

    Ruby-red spring elephant ears

    • Content in sunshine or light shade
    • Works brilliantly at the front of borders
    • Flowers March to May
    • Superb resilient evergreen foliage

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Lakeside Little Tuft'
    £8
    £8

    Hosta 'Lakeside Little Tuft'

    Honey, I shrunk the hostas....

    • Partial shade (4 to 6 hours) is preferred
    • An excellent choice for container growing
    • Flowers from July to August
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Bergenia 'Fire & Ice' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Bergenia 'Fire & Ice'

    White spring bells, red calyces

    • Tough in sun or partial shade
    • Superb as low-growing groundcover
    • Flowers from March to May
    • Striking foliage and early blooms

    Currently out of stock

  • Carex oshimensis JS Everest Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Japanese Sedge | Carex oshimensis 'Everest'

    A stylish sedge indeed

    • Compact tufts of variegated foliage
    • Perfect for wildlife gardens and coastal locations
    • Attractive seed heads in autumn
    • Super hardy, pest and disease proof

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Aureomarginata'
    From £8
    From £8

    Hosta 'Aureomarginata'

    Glorious, gold-edged leaves

    • Prefers a sheltered, shaded spot
    • Best planted under trees or large shrubs
    • Flowers from July to August
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Canadian Blue'
    From £8
    From £8

    Hosta 'Canadian Blue'

    The silver-blue sensation

    • Best in cool, deep or partial shade
    • Perfect for a cool, north-facing container
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Waxy leaves with great slug resistance

    Currently out of stock

Happy plants make happy customers

Trustpilot
Ornamental Colour Collection Pond Plants
five star rating on Trustpilot

Plants arrived in great condition and very promptly. Well established - much better than the ones I got at my local garden centre.

Monica Spence

| 24 May
Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides Climbing Plants
five star rating on Trustpilot

Yet again this company delivered good healthy plants, exactly as shown in photos, well packaged and within delivery time quoted. Recommend!

Jacqueline Burgess

| 2 Jun
five star rating on Trustpilot

I continue to be so impressed with Roots. Their customer care, knowledge of their subject: from planting hedges to pruning roses and more, has been a great support.

Judy Lane

| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
five star rating on Trustpilot

The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

Martyn Hill

| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
five star rating on Trustpilot

As a non-gardener, I found my whole experience brilliant. Great information & advice available on the website, great range of products & prices are brilliant.

John-Paul

| 22 May
five star rating on Trustpilot

Wonderful plants and great customer service... really surprised to find that the plants are better than those you would get at your local garden centre.

Gavin Wilcock

| 8 Nov

Fighting plastic waste

Delivering fresh from the nursery

Supporting UK growers