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 '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

  • Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever & Ever Red' Shrubs
    £30
    £39 £30

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever & Ever Red'

    Colour for eternity...

    • Neat, bushy shrub
    • Small shrub - grows up to 1m
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Suited to container-growing

    Currently out of stock

  • White Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris alba Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    White Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris alba

    Attract pollinators to the pond

    • Daisy-like flowers in white and yellow
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Loves a sunny spot by the pond
    • Flowers throughout March and April

    Currently out of stock

  • Giant Pickerel Rush Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Giant Pickerel Weed | Pontederia lanceolata

    Beautiful and beloved by bees

    • Spikes of lavender-blue flowers
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grows best in full sun
    • Flowers from July to September

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta Frances Williams Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Hosta Frances Williams

    Incredible chartreuse variegation

    • Flourishes in part-shade
    • A fabulous option for darker gardens
    • Broad green leaves with yellow-green margins
    • Helps suppress weeds

    Currently out of stock

  • Ultimate Wisteria Collection Climbing Plants
    From £75
    £80 From £75

    Ultimate Wisteria Collection

    The iconic cottage climber

    • Glorious pendulous, scented flowers
    • Purple, pink and white coloured blooms
    • RHS award-winning varieties
    • Create a paradise for pollinators

    Currently out of stock

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

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Pink Pop'

    A punchy pink explosion

    • Pristine, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Vibrant pink mophead blooms
    • Makes for a lovely cut flower

    Currently out of stock

  • Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime Punch' Shrubs
    From £20
    From £20

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime Punch'

    A fierce uppercut of colour

    • Rounded, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.2m
    • Hefty, lime-to-red, densely-packed blooms
    • Long flowering season (extending into autumn)

    Currently out of stock

  • Wild Primrose | Primula Vulgaris Pond Plants
    £23
    £23

    Wild Primrose | Primula vulgaris

    The original and best

    • Butter yellow blooms atop foliage rosettes
    • Zone 1 - Pondside
    • Loves a partly shaded spot
    • Long flowering from January to May

    Currently out of stock

  • Colocasia Rubra Black Magic | Elephant Ear Plant Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Colocasia rubra 'Black Magic' | Elephant Ear Plant

    An enchanting pondside plant

    • Huge purple leaves redolent of elephant ears
    • Zone 1 - Pondside
    • Thrives in full sun or partial shade
    • Suitable for growing in pots

    Currently out of stock

  • Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Ballad' Shrubs
    £39
    £39

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Ballad'

    Soulful blooms and then some

    • Compact, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Prolific flowerer

    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

  • Hard Fern | Blechnum Spicant
    From £8
    From £8

    Hard Fern | Blechnum Spicant

    Wild beauty for your garden

    • Grows in both full shade and part shade
    • Got a woodland bed? Whack in there!
    • Leathery fronds grow in a tufted fashion
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Swamp Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris 'Plena' Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Swamp Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris 'Plena'

    One of the brightest pond plants

    • Rosettes of the brightest yellow blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Prefers full sun but can grow in part shade
    • Spectacular spring blooms from March to April

    Currently out of stock

  • Patio Hydrangea Tree | Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical 'Fire'® Shrubs
    £30
    £30

    Patio Hydrangea Tree | Hydrangea paniculata 'Magical Fire'®

    Blooms blazing bright

    • Patio tree with an attractive, upright habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Flower cones in white then pink hues
    • Great colour retention

    Currently out of stock

  • Hydrangea paniculata 'Confetti' Shrubs
    £40
    £40

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Confetti'

    Flowers worth celebrating

    • Contained, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.2m
    • Flowers from July to September
    • Perfect for cutting gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Hydrangea paniculata 'White Light' Shrubs
    From £16
    £20 From £16

    Hydrangea paniculata 'White Light'

    Shining like the brightest stars

    • Petite, bushy shrub
    • Small shrub - grows up to 1m
    • Abundant cream conical panicles
    • Excellent for cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Cyrtomium Clivicola Perennial Plants
    From £6
    From £6

    Holly Fern | Cyrtomium Clivicola

    Sophistication in green

    • Happy in partial to full shade
    • Adds interest to shady borders
    • Stunning green all year-round
    • Evergreen for constant structural interest

    Currently out of stock

  • Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France' Shrubs
    From £14
    From £14

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Dolce France'

    Keeps blooming all summer long!

    • Elegant, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • White blooms hemmed with purple (then pink)
    • An excellent choice for cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Premium Plant in a 5L Pot Shrubs
    £30
    £30

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wedding Gown'

    Blooms worthy of the aisle

    • Neat, bushy shrub
    • Small shrub - grows up to 1m
    • Lacecap blooms becoming more mophead with age
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

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

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Soft Pink Salsa'

    These flowers have us dancing!

    • Domed, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Mophead green blooms turning pink with age
    • Long flowering season

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae'
    £15
    £15

    Hosta 'Raspberry Sundae'

    Unique colour contrasts

    • Part sun(dae) is preferred (4 to 6 hours)
    • Compact and perfect for pots
    • Flowers from August to September
    • Fully hardy - a tough little cookie!

    Currently out of stock

  • Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue' Shrubs
    From £14
    From £14

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'

    The bluest blooms? Could be!

    • Striking, domed shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Bold blue blooms (especially in acidic soil)
    • Great for cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta Frances Williams Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Hosta Frances Williams

    Incredible chartreuse variegation

    • Flourishes in part-shade
    • A fabulous option for darker gardens
    • Broad green leaves with yellow-green margins
    • Helps suppress weeds

    Currently out of stock

  • Hydrangea macrophylla Mariesii Perfecta Shrubs
    £25
    £25

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Perfecta'

    Spectacular lace-cap blooms

    • Slow-growing, compact, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Deciduous shrub with large blue flowers
    • Low-maintenance and fully hardy

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta Elegans Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    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

  • Frosty Woodland Collection | Luminous Plants for Shade Perennial Bedding
    From £30
    £36 From £30

    Frosty Woodland Collection | Luminous Plants for Shade

    Glistening in the glade

    • Includes plants with good shade tolerance
    • Features Award of Garden Merit winners
    • Ideal for north and east-facing gardens
    • A lush mixture of flowers and foliage

    Currently out of stock

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