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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.
Refined structure, elegant appeal
- Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
- Leathery lance-shaped fronds
- The brightest green
- Upright growth habit creates drama
Robust and timeless greenery
- Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
- Upright arching fronds
- Vibrant green
- Happy in many soil conditions
Timeless elegance in every frond
- Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
- Smooth shiny foliage
- Lime green
- Evergreen for constant interest
Unleash unique fern charm
- Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
- Leathery lance-shaped leaflets
- Dark green glossy foliage
- Symmetrical growth habit
Sophistication in green
- Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
- Holly-like foliage
- Stunning green all year-round
- Evergreen for constant structural interest
Enchantment in foliage
- Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
- Lacy foliage
- Deep green fronds
- Upright growth habit creates drama
Wild beauty for your garden
- 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
Dreamy blue ornamental grass
- Compact tufts of blue-grey foliage
- Perfect for wildlife gardens and coastal locations
- Attractive seed heads in autumn
- Super hardy, pest and disease proof
A delightful pink shrub rose, best for borders
- Large sprays of clear pink cup shaped roses
- Lightly scented
- A tall shrub perfect for a mid or back border position
- Ideal for cutting
Vibrant shrub rose, best for hedging
- Covered in coral pink to orange single roses
- Mildly scented
- Grow in pots or as a low hedge
- Will tolerate partial shade
Fabulous lilac blue rose, best for mid-border
- 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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