Best Shrubs For Shade
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Best Shrubs For Shade
- Best Shrubs for Shade consists of 3, 6 or 9 evergreen potted shrubs specially chosen for their excellent performance in shadier parts of the garden, which may include Elaeagnus, Rhododendron, Viburnum, Osmanthus, Hydrangea, Holly and other premium varieties
- Our grower will select the best varieties available throughout the growing season, with a good mixture of colours, types, heights, flowers and forms
- Planting shrubs improves soil stability and air quality, providing a habitat for wildlife. They can be used as hedging or screening, and as a backdrop for smaller flowers and foliage plants
- Hardy, easy care perennials providing interest at different times of year
- See individual product pages for detailed care instructions
- This collection is available in packs of 3, 6 or 9 plants to suit every size of garden
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Best Shrubs For Shade can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The mature size varies depending on the specific varieties included in the collection, but most typically reach between 1 and 2 metres in height and spread.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Best Shrubs For Shade prefers partial to full shade, requiring less than 3 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
These shrubs generally prefer moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Best Shrubs For Shade collection requires regular watering to keep the soil moist, especially in warmer weather.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Best Shrubs For Shade requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
This collection features a variety of shrubs with differing hardiness levels, generally ranging from RHS H4 to H6, making most of them fully hardy across the UK down to -15°C.
What's in the box?
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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