Plants for Damp Ground

Is your garden situated on a particularly boggy patch of ground? Fear not, the plants in this collection are all known for their moisture-loving qualities, and are naturally found on riverbanks, pond sides and damp forest floors. From the filigree fronds of ferns to the willow's charming catkins, these plants add instant character and atmosphere.

Plants for shade (180)Bog plants (116)Woodland garden plants (300)Pond plants (158)Marginal pond plants (70)
  • Hosta 'Yellow River' | 1L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Hosta 'Yellow River'

    Stunning yellow margins

    • Grows best in part/dappled shade
    • Plant in the dappled shade of a tree
    • Flowers from June to July
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Dryopteris filix mas Perennial Plants
    From £8
    From £8

    Male Fern | Dryopteris Filix Mas

    Robust, timeless greenery

    • Will grow nicely in all levels of light
    • Convert a shady spot into a lush oasis
    • Vibrant green, arching fronds
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Iris versicolor 'Kermesina'

    Talk about elegant!

    • Striking purple and white blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers through May and June

    Currently out of stock

  • Sweet Galingale | Cyperus longus Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Sweet Galingale | Cyperus longus

    Easy to grow for *big* impact

    • Arching foliage with nutty brown blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from July to August

    Currently out of stock

  • Hydrangea macrophylla 'Libelle' Shrubs
    £25
    £25

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Libelle'

    One of the loveliest lacecaps!

    • Dense, charmingly bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 2m
    • Flat lacy sprays in snow white and blue/pink
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Apache Beads | Anemopsis californica Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Apache Beads | Anemopsis californica

    Distinctive flower-bract combo

    • Tiny, fragrant white flowers
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from May to August

    Currently out of stock

  • American Wisteria | Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Climbing Plants
    From £42
    From £42

    American Wisteria | Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

    A compact and classy wisteria

    • Cascading lilac blooms (up to 15cm long)
    • Perfect for training up a wall or pergola
    • Grows best in full sun, tolerates part shade
    • Flowers from May to June

    Currently out of stock

  • Fragile Fern | Dryopteris lepidopoda Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Fragile Fern | Dryopteris lepidopoda

    Delicate grace in every leaf

    • Grows best in partial to full shade
    • Perfect for woodland planting schemes
    • Fiery sunset hues
    • Delightful, airily-textured fronds

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'White Feather'
    £8
    £8

    Hosta 'White Feather'

    A miniature hosta - in white!

    • Partial (or dappled) shade is preferred
    • Plant in rock gardens or containers
    • Flowers from June to July
    • One of the most unusual hostas

    Currently out of stock

  • Soft Shield Fern | Polystichum Plumosum Densum Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Soft Shield Fern | Polystichum Plumosum Densum

    Soft and lush, textured delight

    • A position in part shade is perfect
    • Instantly transform that shady garden spot
    • Feathery fronds create a fluffy look
    • A relatively drought-tolerant fern

    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

  • Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria Robert Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    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

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'White Bikini'
    £15
    £15

    Hosta 'White Bikini'

    Brightens even the shadiest spot

    • The best spot? Partial or dappled shade
    • Great for planting under trees
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Tough as nails (RHS H7 rating)

    Currently out of stock

  • Lobelia cardinalis | Cardinal Flower Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Lobelia cardinalis | Cardinal Flower

    An injection of pond edge colour

    • Vivid scarlet flower spikes
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Happy in full sun or partial shade
    • Late summer colour from August to October

    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

  • All Year Round Window Box Collection Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    £21 From £20

    All Year Round Window Box Collection

    Visual interest for every month

    • Plants for year-round interest (eg. hosta)
    • Position on a sunny, sheltered exterior sill
    • Flower and foliage interest all year long!
    • Bring pollinators to your window

    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

  • Hosta 'Velvet Moon' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Hosta 'Velvet Moon'

    Brightens up any shady spot

    • Part shade is best (full shade tolerable)
    • Display at the front of a border
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Low maintenance - no pruning needed!

    Currently out of stock

  • Flamingo Willow Tree | Salix integra 'Flamingo Royal' Ornamental Trees
    £35
    £35

    Flamingo Willow Tree | Salix integra 'Flamingo Royal'

    Foliage worthy of any monarch

    • Delightful lollipop tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2m
    • Marbled green, cream and coral foliage
    • Fantastic for pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta Elegans Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Hosta Elegans

    Giant, slug-proof leaves!

    • Thrives in partial shade
    • Works brilliantly in woodland borders
    • Huge blue-green leaves, delicate blooms
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Iris pseudacorus 'Alba' Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Iris pseudacorus 'Alba'

    Wonderful creamy-white tones

    • Delicate iris blooms with elegant markings
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from May to July

    Currently out of stock

  • Orchid Primrose | Primula Vialii Pond Plants
    £25
    £25

    Orchid Primrose | Primula vialii

    Award-winning, showy primrose

    • Two-tone burgundy and lilac blooms
    • Zone 1 - Pondside
    • Ideal for partly shaded or sunny gardens
    • Striking lilac flowers from June to July

    Currently out of stock

  • Premium Plant in a 5L Pot Shrubs
    £35
    £35

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever and Ever Hortbux Blue'

    Spectacular sea of bright blue

    • Versatile, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Bright blue mophead blooms
    • Easygoing and fully hardy

    Currently out of stock

  • Silky Wisteria | Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni' Climbing Plants
    From £40
    From £40

    Silky Wisteria | Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni'

    Fabulously fragrant racemes

    • Hanging pink flowers (up to 15cm long)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Grows well in both sun and part shade
    • Flowers in June

    Currently out of stock

  • Iris sibirica 'Snow Queen' Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Iris sibirica 'Snow Queen'

    Frost white and majestic

    • Brilliant white flowers with yellow centres
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers throughout May and June

    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

  • Orchid Primrose | Primula vialii Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Orchid Primrose | Primula vialii

    The red-hot poker primrose

    • Most appreciates partial shade
    • Perfect for boggy ground
    • Flowers from June to July
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

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