Perennials for shade
- Helleborus Christmas Carol 12cm potHelleborus Christmas CarolSpecial Price €7.50 Regular Price €9.95Stock 81Helleborus Cristmas Carol is the perfect plant for the holidays! The beautiful... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii PinkAstilbe arendsii Pink€3.95 As low as €3.25Stock 100+This vibrant pink Astilbe will add drama to dull areas of the garden. Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii Fiery RedAstilbe arendsii Fiery Red€3.95 As low as €3.25Stock 100+Carpet Astilbe arendsii Fiery Red is ideal for shady, moist areas in your garden and thrives with the minimum of work Learn More
- Helleborus niger White Christmas RoseHelleborus niger€6.95 As low as €5.95Only 3 leftIdeal for shady spots. Helleborus niger can be forced to flower during Christmas Learn More
- Hosta White FeatherHosta White Feather€5.25 As low as €4.50Stock 83Hosta White Feather is an interesting variety. Its young foliage emerges pure white in Spring. As the year goes on, the plant becomes pale green... Learn More
- Hosta Krossa RegalHosta Krossa Regal€6.50 As low as €5.50Stock 23Krossa Regal is richly textured with twisted, deeply ridged leaves and pale lavender flowers in summer. This bold variety is a real eyecatcher!... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsi AmethystAstilbe arendsi Amethyst€6.75 As low as €5.75Only 1 leftAstilbe Amethyst is a lovely Astilbe blooming with large flowers on strong stems. They like a moist location and do well along a pond. Learn More
- Hakonechloa macra AureolaHakonechloa macra 'Aureola'Special Price €8.95 Regular Price €11.95Stock 23Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is a clump forming compact deciduous perennial grass suitable for growing in borders or containers. This wonderful... Learn More
- Aconitum carmichaelii arendsii x 3Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii'€4.25 As low as €3.50Stock 100+Aconitum carmichaelii arendsii is an old-fashioned hardy border plant and great for planting under shrubs. It has a very special relationship with... Learn More
- Liriope muscari Big BlueLiriope muscari 'Big Blue'Special Price €6.50 Regular Price €7.50Stock 35Liriope muscari Big Blue provides year round interest with it's highly attractive glossy, dark green, arching grass-like foliage and autumn flowers. Learn More
- Liriope muscari MoneymakerLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker'€7.50 As low as €6.50Only 3 leftMoneymaker has larger flowers than other varieties, attractive purple flowers form on upright stems from late summer until first frosts. Learn More
- Liriope muscari Monroe WhiteLiriope muscari 'Monroe White'€9.95 As low as €8.50Stock 38Liriope muscari Monroe White has rich evergreen strap-like leaves, it produces dense pure white flower spikes on tall erect stems late summer to... Learn More
- Liriope muscari Royal PurpleLiriopwe muscari 'Royal Purple'€7.95 As low as €6.75Only 2 leftPerfect for parts of the garden where little else will grow this versatile clump forming plant is excellent for groundcover or it can be grown as a... Learn More
- Hosta sieboldiana Frances WilliamsHosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'Stock 23A beautiful shade loving variegated Hosta with large heart-shaped leaves in dark and light green colours. Flowers in early to mid-summer with near... Learn More
- Hosta Tardiana Halcyon 9cmHosta tardiana 'Halcyon'Special Price €4.25 Regular Price €5.95Stock 22Hosta Halcyon is a medium sized variety with handsome heart shaped, silver-blue foliage and attractive pale lavender flowers in summer. Perfect for... Learn More
- Epimedium x RubrumEpimedium x Rubrum€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 39Barrenwort are great low maintenance plants for the shaded-garden, excellent for edging or as a ground cover. ... Learn More
- Geranium macrorrhizum Ingwersens VarietyGeranium Ingwersen€6.50 As low as €5.50Stock 46Geranium macrorrhizum Ingwersen's variety is great choice for groundcovering, or edging the border, in summer bears clusters of soft pink... Learn More
- Geranium macrorrhizum SpessartGeranium Spessart€5.50 As low as €4.75Stock 32Geranium macrorrhizum Spessart is a very striking geranium that blooms with white or pale pink flowers in summer. Leaves turn brilliant crimson in... Learn More
- Epimedium x versicolor SulphureumEpimedium x versicolor SulphureumSpecial Price €5.50 Regular Price €6.50Stock 23Epimedium x versicolor Sulphureum is both exquisitely beautiful and highly tolerant in regard to growing conditions. Producing light sprays of... Learn More
- Helleborus Mont BlancHelleborus Mont Blanc 12cm pot€12.95 As low as €10.95Stock 30Helleborus Mont Blanc is the perfect Christmas rose for the festive season! Delivered with flowering buds which are ready to open up and create... Learn More
- Hosta fortunei AureomarginataHosta fortunei 'Aureomarginata'€5.75 As low as €4.95Only 3 leftHosta fortunei Aureomarginata is one of the most popular hosta plants. It has large green heart-shaped leaves edged with golden, the margin fades... Learn More
- Hosta fortunei PatriotHosta fortunei Patriot€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 18Patriot is a medium hosta, it has highly ornamental olive-green foliage with wide irregular pure white margins and pale lavender flowers in summer.... Learn More
- Hosta sieboldiana ElegansHosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 12'Giant Silver Leafed Hosta' Sieboldi Elegans is the most attractive of all Hostas. It has beautiful intense silver-blue-green foliage and prominent... Learn More
- Hosta AlbomarginataHosta Albomarginata€6.50 As low as €5.50Stock 17Hosta Albomarginata is a compact variety with perfect pointed, rich green leaves edged in creamy-white margins. In summer pretty pale blue flowers... Learn More
- Hosta Big DaddyHosta Big Daddy€6.50 As low as €5.50Only 5 leftBig Daddy is a large, blue-leaved hosta that produces dense neat mounds of attractive foliage and its pretty funnel-shaped, pale lavender... Learn More
- Hosta August MoonHosta August Moon€6.25 As low as €5.25Stock 24Hosta August Moon is a must to add to your hosta collection this year. In mid-summer it produces heart-shaped, cupped, pale green leaves sometimes... Learn More
- Hosta Blue Mouse EarsHosta Blue Mouse Ears€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 32Hosta Blue Mouse Ears produces smooth, neat, blue-green leaves with a dull surface, the foliage is topped in midsummer by bell-shaped pale purple... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii DiamantAstilbe arendsii Diamant€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 100+Astilbe Diamant is a lovely Astilbe blooming with large white flowers on strong stems. They like a moist location and do well along a pond. The... Learn More
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' 9 cm pBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'€9.95 As low as €8.50Stock 20Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' is a deciduous garden plant that eventually grows to about 40 cm high and is preferably in partial shade. ... Learn More
- Epimedium Rose Queen 9 cmEpimedium Rose QueenSpecial Price €6.50 Regular Price €7.50Stock 35Epimedium Rose Queen is from Japan. It is an excellent for lightly shaded ground cover locations. .... Learn More
- Aconitum carmichaelii arendsii 9 cm potAconitum carmichaelii arendsii€6.50 As low as €5.50Stock 19Aconitum carmichaelii arendsii is an old-fashioned hardy border or containter plant and great for planting under shrubs. It has a very special... Learn More
- Helleborus niger White 17 cm PotHelleborus nigerSpecial Price €12.95 Regular Price €16.95Stock 27Brighten dull corners of your garden with this fascinating brilliant white blooming Helleborus niger, they produce curious saucer shaped flowers in... Learn More
- Helleborus Lividus Purple 13 cm potHelleborus Lividus PurpleSpecial Price €6.95 Regular Price €9.95Stock 29The leaves of Helleborus lividus are round, these kind requires a sheltered place from the midday sun and the wind ... Learn More
- Helleborus or. dubbel Ellen WhiteHelleborus or. dubbel Ellen White€9.95 As low as €8.50Stock 18Helleborus orientalis 'Double Ellen' blooms with beautiful double flowers on long stems. They are a great addition for Winter pots and containers,... Learn More
- Hosta fortunei AureomarginataHosta fortunei 'Aureomarginata'Special Price €9.95 Regular Price €14.95Only 9 leftHosta Aureomarginata has beautiful leaves, green with a yellow edge, and a lilac flower. The flowering period is from July to August and the height... Learn More
- Hosta Abiqua Drinking GourdHosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd€3.95 As low as €3.25Stock 27The Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd has round blue-grey puckered leaves. This plant has beautiful white flowers from July to August and grows best in... Learn More
- Hosta AnneHosta Anne€4.75 As low as €3.95Only 7 leftHosta Anne has dark green leaves with a striking wide yellow margin. This plant gives a unique look to your garden. Hosta plants are versatile-... Learn More
- Hosta AvocadoHosta Avocado€4.50 As low as €3.75Stock 41The Hosta Avocado is a mutation of the Hosta Guacamole of which it keeps the magnificent fragrant white bloom. The flowers appear in July and are... Learn More
- Hosta Banana KidHosta Banana Kid€4.95 As low as €4.25Stock 16Hosta Banana Kid has yellow-green textured large leaves. The bright, chartreuse hue of this versatile perennial is spectacular. Grows quickly with... Learn More
- Hosta BobcatHosta Bobcat€6.25 As low as €5.25Only 6 leftThe Hosta Bobcat is a beautiful little hosta with blue-green leaves surrounded by a golden border that turns creamy white as the season progresses.... Learn More
- Hosta BroadwayHosta Broadway€6.25 As low as €5.25Stock 15Hosta Broadway is a medium to large sized hosta with striking foliage that develops lavender colored flowers midsummer. Hosta plants are versatile-... Learn More
- Hosta Color FestivalHosta Color Festival€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 22Hosta Colour Festival features leaves with a white centre that goes from light yellow to a dark green margin. Hosta Color Festival is a... Learn More
- Hosta Fire and IceHosta Fire and Ice€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 13Hosta Fire and Ice has white centred leaves, with dark green edges. Plant in a spot that gets the morning sun for optimal growth. Perfect for low... Learn More
- Hosta Get NekkidHosta Get Nekkid€5.25 As low as €4.50Stock 11Hosta Get Nekkid is a wonderfully attractive plant. It has very shiny light green leaves with wavy margins. Its flowers are very decorative,... Learn More
- Hosta Lakeside Little TuftHosta Lakeside Little Tuft€4.25 As low as €3.50Stock 21Hosta Lakeside Little Tuft has interesting elongated leaves with creamy white centres and dark green margins. Pale purple flowers appear in... Learn More
- Hosta Magic IslandHosta Magic Island€6.95 As low as €5.95Only 7 leftHosta Magic Island is an attractive member of the Hosta family. It has grey-blue leaves with a centre that starts creamy-white and progresses to a... Learn More
- Hosta Mama MiaHosta Mama Mia€4.75 As low as €3.95Stock 13The Hosta Mama Mia Hosta is a pretty perennial that can grow up to 35cm tall and 60cm wide. This rustic hosta is resistant to temperatures down to... Learn More
- Hosta Moon SplitHosta Moon Split€5.25 As low as €4.50Only 7 leftHosta Moon Split has dark leaves and a golden margin. It produces pretty mauve-lavender blooms and will like a northerly, shady position. It is a... Learn More
Shade-loving plants are very important to many gardens as they can bring light to darker areas of the garden.
Take for example a variegated Hosta, the radiant foliage will enhance the darker area of the garden and brighten it up.
We all have a bit of shade in the garden, but this shouldn't be seen as a problem as there are so many shade tolerant plants available to brighten even the darkest of areas.
We've put together a list of some of the most popular shade loving plants to help you on your way to a colourful garden. It's good to note how long the area is in the shade for when you are selecting your plants some plants grow in partial shade with just a few hours of sun each day whereas others will grow in almost total shade.
Beautiful shady garden
How to make a beautiful shady garden? With perennials, of course! Many people think that perennials do not grow in the shade. Fortunately, there are many examples of beautiful shady gardens to prove the opposite. The range of perennials in the shade is surprisingly huge.
A shady garden is not necessarily boring, in the cool shade grow the most beautiful plants for shade. They may be less spectacular, but no less beautiful. We speak of shade, when in summer there is less than three hours a day of direct sunlight, or over a long period of time, filtered light shines on the plant. Achieving a successful plantation in a shady garden is not difficult. It is important to consider the amount of shade. In the low light environment of deciduous trees and shrubs or in front of a wall, there is surprisingly a large range of shade plants that can grow.
Taking care of shadow plants
Shade is not usually the biggest problem for shade plants, it is mostly dry soil under trees or walls to the north. If the light is low and there is almost no water, then most shade plants die. Give them more water during dry periods. You also help them by covering them with dead leaves, so the water is better preserved in the soil. Spread each year a layer of compost, wood chips or bark between the shade plants. This produces a little more humus in the soil. Humus acts like a sponge and retains water better.