Perennials for shade
- Hakonechloa macra AureolaHakonechloa macra 'Aureola'Special Price €8.50 Regular Price €9.95Stock 19Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is a clump forming compact deciduous perennial grass suitable for growing in borders or containers. This wonderful... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii Fiery RedAstilbe arendsii Fiery RedSpecial Price €2.75 Regular Price €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
- Hosta AnneHosta AnneSpecial Price €2.75 Regular Price €3.95Stock 100+Hosta 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
- Aconitum carmichaelii arendsii x 3Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii'€3.50 As low as €2.95Stock 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
- Plantain Lily Hosta sieboldiana ElegansHosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'Special Price €2.25 Regular Price €2.75Stock 100+'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
- Liriope muscari MoneymakerLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker'Only 1 leftMoneymaker has larger flowers than other varieties, attractive purple flowers form on upright stems from late summer until first frosts. Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii DiamantAstilbe arendsii Diamant€3.25 As low as €2.75Stock 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
- Hosta T RexHosta T Rex€3.75 As low as €3.25Stock 100+Hosta T Rex is a jumbo cultivar, at maturity its huge leaves can reach 45cm long. Its leaves are a medium green, and have a wonderful texture. It... Learn More
- Hosta Blue Mouse EarsHosta Blue Mouse EarsStock 20Hosta 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
- Plantain Lily Hosta sieboldiana FrancesHosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'€2.95 As low as €2.50Stock 100+A 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 Velvet MoonHosta Velvet MoonSpecial Price €4.50 Regular Price €5.50Stock 100+Hosta Velvet Moon has beautiful green leaves with wide bright yellow margins. Pretty purple flowers appear on spikes in Summer. They grow well in... Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta Collection x 6€14.95 As low as €12.95Stock 100+A high quality selection of Hostas great for border, in large tubs or in shady spots where nothing else will grow. Learn More
- Hosta White FeatherHosta White FeatherSpecial Price €3.25 Regular Price €4.25Stock 100+Hosta 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
- Helleborus Christmas Carol 12cm potHelleborus Christmas Carol€8.50Stock 11Helleborus Cristmas Carol is the perfect plant for the holidays! The beautiful... Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta PathfinderHosta 'Pathfinder'Special Price €3.75 Regular Price €5.25Stock 100+This shapely beauty has waxy creamy- white foliage with wide irregular dark green rippled margins. A medium sized Hosta perfect for ground cover or... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii ErikaAstilbe arendsii ErikaSpecial Price €4.75 Regular Price €5.50Stock 83Astilbe Erika is a lovely Astilbe blooming with large pink flowers on strong stems. They like a moist location and do well along a pond. Learn More
- Hosta ElisabethHosta ElisabethSpecial Price €2.25 Regular Price €3.25Stock 100+Hosta Elisabeth is a beautiful Hosta that develops bright green foliage and an amethyst-coloured bloom. Perfect in flower beds in a shady spot in... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii Erica 9 cm potAstilbe arendsii Erica€5.75 As low as €4.95Stock 36Astilbe Erika is a very beautiful variety, blooms with large flowers on sturdy... Learn More
- Liriope muscari Royal PurpleLiriopwe muscari 'Royal Purple'€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 11Perfect 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
- Plantain Lily Hosta fortunei PatriotHosta fortunei 'Patriot'Special Price €2.50 Regular Price €3.75Stock 100+Patriot 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
- Plantain Lily, Hosta Brim CupHosta 'Brim Cup'Special Price €2.50 Regular Price €3.75Stock 100+This great Hosta makes a perfect partner on the patio and decking. Does well in large planters. The perfectly shaped foliage with a bright golden... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsi AmethystAstilbe arendsi Amethyst€5.75 As low as €4.95Stock 54Astilbe 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
- Hosta sieboldianaHosta sieboldiana€5.50 As low as €4.75Stock 16Prized for it's large heart-shaped leaves in shades of dark and light green this Hosta flowers early to mid summer with near white flowers... Learn More
- Hosta AvocadoHosta AvocadoSpecial Price €2.95 Regular Price €3.50Stock 100+The 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 Mama MiaHosta Mama MiaSpecial Price €2.95 Regular Price €3.75Stock 100+The 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 Praying HandsHosta Praying HandsSpecial Price €3.75 Regular Price €5.25Stock 100+Hosta Praying Hands has a unique upright form with narrow, tightly folded dark green leaves edged with yellow. Flowers in Summer with bell shaped... Learn More
- Liriope muscari Monroe WhiteLiriope muscari 'Monroe White'Special Price €6.95 Regular Price €8.95Stock 28Liriope 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
- Helleborus Mont BlancHelleborus Mont Blanc 12cm potOnly 2 leftHelleborus 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 Big DaddyHosta Big Daddy€5.75 As low as €4.95Stock 34Big 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 Abiqua Drinking GourdHosta Abiqua Drinking GourdSpecial Price €1.95 Regular Price €2.95Stock 100+The 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
- Brunnera macrophylla variegataBrunnera macrophylla Silver Spear€8.50 As low as €7.25Stock 27Brunnera macrophylla 'Variegata' produces highly decorative heart shaped, variegated foliage in spring followed by sky blue forget-me-not like... Learn More
- Hosta BroadwayHosta BroadwaySpecial Price €3.50 Regular Price €4.95Stock 73Hosta Broadway is a medium to large sized hosta with striking foliage that develops lavender colored flowers midsummer. Hosta plants are versatile-... Learn More
- Hosta Jurassic ParkHosta Jurassic ParkSpecial Price €3.75 Regular Price €5.50Stock 100+The Hosta Jurassic Park is a large perennial that starts growing in very large clumps in early spring. The plant once adult after 5 or 6 years, can... Learn More
- Hosta So SweetHosta So SweetSpecial Price €2.25 Regular Price €2.95Stock 100+Hosta So Sweet is a compact variety with glossy green leaves with creamy margins. Its star-shaped white flowers that appear in Summer are very... Learn More
- Hosta SorbetHosta SorbetSpecial Price €4.75 Regular Price €6.95Stock 100+Hosta Sorbet has thick upright varigated leaves and burgundy-red stems. Its mauve blooms appear in Summer. ... Learn More
- Liriope muscari Big BlueLiriope muscari 'Big Blue'Stock 22Liriope muscari Big Blue provides year round interest with it's highly attractive glossy, dark green, arching grass-like foliage and autumn flowers. Learn More
- Hosta Fire and IceHosta Fire and Ice€6.75 As low as €5.75Stock 88Hosta 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 Sugar and SpiceHosta Sugar and SpiceSpecial Price €2.50 Regular Price €3.50Stock 100+Hosta Sugar and Spice is a medium sized variety that has wide glossy green leaves. The wavy edges emerge yellow and become creamy-white as the... Learn More
- Hosta FranceeHosta Francee€2.75 As low as €2.25Stock 100+Hosta Francee is one of the best white margined Hostas around. It has heart shaped deep dark green leaves with narow white margins. Pale lavender... Learn More
- Hosta Silk RoadHosta Silk RoadSpecial Price €2.95 Regular Price €4.25Stock 100+Hosta Silk Road is a medium-sized specimen with a dark green center and wide creamy yellow to white margins comprising about half of the leaf area.... Learn More
- Hosta StirfryHosta StirfrySpecial Price €2.50 Regular Price €3.50Stock 81Hosta Stirfry is a unique hosta that boasts striking, tousled, deeply cut foliage. This large, spreading hosta has huge shiny green leaves with a... Learn More
- Hosta Queen Josephine'Hosta Queen JosephineSpecial Price €9.50 Regular Price €12.95Only 6 leftHosta 'Queen Josephine' has dark green leaves with yellow margins that later... Learn More
- Liriope muscari Ingwersen 9cm PotLiriope muscari Ingwersen€6.25Stock 39Liriope muscari Ingwersen is an evergreen ornamental grass. Liriope muscari... Learn More
- Helleborus niger White 17 cm PotHelleborus nigerSpecial Price €9.95 Regular Price €12.95Stock 27Brighten dull corners of your garden with this fascinating brilliant white blooming Helleborus niger, they produce curious saucer shaped flowers in... Learn More
- Hosta BobcatHosta BobcatSpecial Price €3.75 Regular Price €5.25Stock 100+The 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 EnchiladasHosta EnchiladasSpecial Price €3.95 Regular Price €5.75Stock 100+Hosta Enchiladas is a stunning Hosta. The bright yellow leaves have thick dark green margins. Hosta plants are versatile- They grow well in part... Learn More
- Hosta Miracle LemonyHosta Miracle LemonySpecial Price €8.50 Regular Price €11.95Stock 100+The Hosta Miracle Lemony remains the very first hosta to produce yellow flowers. The bright yellow flowers it produces are bell-shaped and give off... Learn More
- Hosta Moon SplitHosta Moon SplitSpecial Price €2.95 Regular Price €4.25Stock 83Hosta 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.