Shade-Loving Perennials

Don’t let a lack of sunlight dim your garden’s potential. Our curated collection of shade-loving perennials proves that the darkest corners can be the most enchanting. From the architectural elegance of hostas to the delicate, nodding bells of hellebores, these plants thrive where others fade. Create a cooling, verdant escape that offers a breath of fresh air during the height of summer. 

  • 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

  • Wild Primrose | Primula Vulgaris Annual Bedding
    £5
    £9 £5

    Wild Primrose | Primula vulgaris

    The original and best

    • Pastel yellow with a golden centre and a sweet scent
    • Loves a partly shaded spot
    • Long flowering from January to May
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Bleeding Heart Plant 'Spectabilis Alba' | Dicentra | 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    White Bleeding Heart | Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

    Blooms of white hearts in spring

    • Fantastic daisy-white heart-shaped flowers
    • Blooms in Spring early in the growing season
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Can be grown in the shadier parts of your garden

    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

  • Peach Foxglove | Digitalis 'Dalmatian Peach' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Peach Foxglove | Digitalis 'Dalmatian Peach'

    Pastel peach woodland spires

    • Grows best in semi-shaded areas
    • Perfect for cottage garden rear beds
    • Flowers June to July
    • Loved by foraging bumblebees

    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

  • Favourite Foxgloves Collection Perennial Bedding
    £40
    £45 £40

    Favourite Foxgloves Collection

    A cottage garden staple

    • Gloriously elegant 'Dalmation' foxgloves
    • The perennials no bed should be without
    • Blooms from June to July
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Bronze Foxglove | Digitalis 'Milk Chocolate' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Bronze Foxglove | Digitalis 'Milk Chocolate'

    Unique chocolate-brown spikes

    • Appreciates a sheltered spot in partial shade
    • Ideal for cottage gardens and woodland edges
    • Flowers appear from June through to August
    • A highly unusual perennial foxglove variety

    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

  • Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Brunnera 'Alexanders Great'

    Giant silver-veined shade leaves

    • Needs protection from hot direct sun
    • Ideal for areas with poor soil
    • Flowers April to May
    • Striking patterned heart-shaped leaves

    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

  • Brunnera 'Variegata' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Brunnera 'Variegata'

    White-margined shade hearts

    • Loves a cool, partially shaded bed
    • Brilliant for woodland edge planting
    • Flowers April to May
    • RHS AGM: Exceptional silver-patterned foliage

    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

  • 'Camelot®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Camelot®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    The 'Holy Grail' of hellebores

    • Likes partial shade (tolerates full sun)
    • Perfect for beds, borders and pots
    • Flowers from December to March
    • A uniquely-coloured, compact snow rose

    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

  • Primrose 'Cowslip' | Primula Veris Annual Bedding
    £9
    £9

    Primrose 'Cowslip' | Primula Veris

    A classic, sweet-scented native plant

    • Sunny yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance
    • Grow in groups around a sunny or partly shaded pond
    • Flowers from April to June
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • approved by Shakespeare

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Heuchera 'Peach Crisp' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Heuchera 'Peach Crisp'

    The richest amber hues

    • Appreciates a shady spot
    • Ideal for damp beds and borders
    • Flowers from June to July
    • A great option for container growing

    Currently out of stock

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