Shrubs for shade
Shrubs that do well in shade, ideal for the darker spots in your garden. Many of these shade shrubs grow wild in wooded areas where there is also relatively little light.
- Euonymus alatus Burning Bush P9Euonymus alatus€5.75 As low as €4.95Stock 50Grown for it's spectacular autumn colour it's foliage turns ffrom dark green to cerise pink and fiery red (hence the name Burning bush). This... Learn More
- Camellia japonica red 9cmCamellia japonica ‘Lady Campbell’€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 100+This showy evergreen Camellia produces spectacular large deep red sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as part of a... Learn More
- Camellia Japonica PinkCamellia japonica ‘Bonomiana’€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 100+This showy evergreen Camellia Japonica Pink produces spectacular large pink sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Learn More
- Camellia Japonica WhiteCamellia japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow'€7.50 As low as €6.50Only 9 leftThis showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as... Learn More
- Magnolia Liliflora NigraMagnolia liliiflora Nigra€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 100+This eye-catching, pleasantly scented Magnolia liliiflora ‘Nigra’, also known as Black Lily Magnolia, blooms from a younger age than... Learn More
- Cotoneaster horizontalisCotoneaster horizontalis€5.25 As low as €4.50Stock 100+Cotoneaster horizontalis is a small, spreading, deciduous hardy shrub that has something to offer in every season. In spring it has glossy dark... Learn More
- Magnolia soulangeana Heaven ScentMagnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 23This is a striking, deciduous shrub with an upright habit when young later spreading horizontally. The vase-shaped flowers are highly fragrant; the... Learn More
- Magnolia soulangeana AlexandrinaMagnolia soulangeana Alexandrina€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 100+Magnolia soulangeana Alexandrina will brighten up any garden. Beautiful, tulip-shaped white to pale pink-purple flowers appear in spring just... Learn More
- Viburnum TinusViburnum tinus€5.50 As low as €4.75Stock 100+A very decorative evergreen shrub blooming during winter into spring, the pink flower buds turn gradually to brilliant white as the season... Learn More
- Magnolia BettyMagnolia liliiflora Betty€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 100+Magnolia Betty produces large, tulip-shaped deep purple-pink flowers with white interiors on thorny branches in spring. The decorative bright green... Learn More
- Magnolia stellataMagnolia stellata€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 55An excellent deciduous Magnolia shrub for smaller gardens! Covered in masses of slightly fragrant, pure-white flowers from March through to April. ... Learn More
- Euonymus alatus Burning Bush€8.50Stock 33Grown for it's spectacular autumn colour it's foliage turns to cerise pink and fiery red (hence the name Burning bush). Learn More
- Weigela Bristol RubyWeigela x florida Bristol Ruby€4.95 As low as €4.25Stock 100+Weigela Bristol Ruby is a beautiful bright red-flowering deciduous shrub that is extremely rewarding as it produces thousands of flowers during... Learn More
- Pieris Forest Flame 9 cmPieris japonica Forest Flame€6.75 As low as €5.75Stock 100+Pieris Forest Flame has fiery red young foliage is upright growing and evergreen perfect for brightening up spring borders. The foliage is... Learn More
- Camellia japonica Pink P15Camellia japonica€16.95 As low as €13.95Stock 23This Camellia Japonica Pink is a very popular Camellia. This showy evergreen Camellia produces spectacular large pink sweetly scented blooms early... Learn More
- Weigela all Summer Peach 9 cm potWeigela all Summer Peach€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 40Weigela All Summer Peach has a peach colored flower that changes into a soft... Learn More
- Nandina domestica FirepowerBambou Nandina domestica€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 81Also known as Fire Power, Nandina is a low maintenance shrub prized for its oriental effect and distinctive lacy foliage. In spring it produces new... Learn More
- Cornus alba Sibirica VariegataCornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'€5.50 As low as €4.75Stock 100+Originally found in Siberia this Dogwood is commonly grown for its fiery red branches, which will enhance your winter garden from november until mid Learn More
- Physocarpus opulifolius Raspberry Lemon 9 cm potPhysocarpus opulifolius Raspberry LemonSpecial Price €5.95 Regular Price €7.50Only 10 leftPhysocarpus Opulifolius Raspberry Lemonade is the first physocarpus with... Learn More
- Camellia TricolourCamellia Tricolour€16.95 As low as €13.95Stock 69A great evergreen specimen to create a stunning focal point in your garden and a real rarity! This NEW tricolour Camellia bush is an exceptional... Learn More
- Viburnum bodnantese Charles LamontViburnum bodnantese€5.95 As low as €4.95Stock 67A very decorative deciduous shrub blooming in winter, with dark pink flowers, which turn gradually white as the season progresses. It is a medium... Learn More
- Physocarpus opulifolius Magical sweet Cherry Tea 9 cm potPhysocarpus opulifolius Magical sweet Cherry TeaSpecial Price €5.75 Regular Price €7.50Stock 21Physocarpus Opulifolius Sweet Cherry tea is compact with upright growth and... Learn More
- Camellia collection pink/red/white€17.95Only 5 leftThis showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular large ruby red, pink and elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Learn More
- Camellia japonica White 15 cm potCamellia japonica€19.95 As low as €16.95Stock 38This showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as... Learn More
- Standard Viburnum Opulus 19 cm potStandard Viburnum Opulus€29.95Stock 23Viburnum opulus Roseum flowers with huge snowball-like clusters of white or green-tinted white flowers - hence its common name, the snowball tree.... Learn More
- Berberis thunbergii Hedge x 10Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea€22.95 As low as €19.95Stock 20The deep reddish-brown thorny branches of this Berberis make an attractive but impenetrable hedge. They produce dainty straw coloured flowers is... Learn More
- Physocarpus Diablo Chocolate TreePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'€6.95 As low as €5.95Only 3 leftBy far the most striking of the Ninebark family, Diablo has deep purple to bronze foliage and blooms in early summer with pretty pinkish white flowers Learn More
- Rhododendron Sappho 13 cmRhododendron Sappho€9.95 As low as €8.50Stock 17The perfect shrub for a shady or evergreen garden. Sappho produces spectacular white flowers each has a deep red blotch in the centre and is... Learn More
- Viburnum bodnantese DawnViburnum bodnanteseSpecial Price €4.95 Regular Price €5.75Stock 88Viburnum bodnantese Dawn is a very decorative deciduous shrub blooming from late autumn until early spring with highly fragrant pink flowers,... Learn More
- Weigela nana variegataWeigela Nana variegata€5.25 As low as €4.50Only 4 leftWeigela nana variegata is a beautiful compact, densely rounded deciduous shrub that’s extremely rewarding as it produces clusters of... Learn More
- Berberis Golden Torch Hedge x5 x 5Berberis Golden Torch€27.95 As low as €22.95Only 6 leftBerberis thunbergii Golden Torch is a decorative barbarry with orange coloured foliage during Autumn. This shrub flowers in spring with golden... Learn More
- Standard Euonymus Emerald GaietyEuonymus Emerald Gaiety€32.95Stock 14A beautiful, evergreen Euonymus Emerald Gaiety on stem has leaves which change colour with each season. The leaves are green with a white edge... Learn More
- Magnolia Royal StarMagnolia stellata Royal Star€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 83The beautiful flowers of this Magnolia, white with a hint of pink are lightly scented and bloom from mid-March through April before its leaves... Learn More
- Weigela all Summer Monet 9 cm potWeigela all Summer MonetSpecial Price €5.50 Regular Price €6.75Only 0 leftWeigela All Summer Monet has contrasting, tricolor foliage. Compact Weigela... Learn More
- Pieris Flaming SilverPieris japonica Flaming Silver€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 54Pieris Flaming Silver is a very decorative and spectacular shrub for the spring border. Each spring it will surprise you with an outburst of new... Learn More
- Euonymus fortunei Emerald n GoldEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'€4.95 As low as €4.25Stock 65Emerald 'n' Gold is an evergreen climbing variety which is excellent for ground cover, climbing up walls, growing as a specimen shrub or small hedge. Learn More
- Cornus sanguinea Midwinter FireCornus sanguinea Midwinter FireSpecial Price €4.25 Regular Price €5.95Stock 88Common Dogwood Midwinter Fire is a lovely shrub with brilliant red, golden and orange colouring branches during all of winter. Learn More
- Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety 9 cmEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'Special Price €3.75 Regular Price €4.95Stock 65Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a lovely bushy variegated evergreen shrub with rounded foliage. The shrub creates a lovely backdrop in the... Learn More
- Cornus sericea KelseyiCornus sericea KelseyiSpecial Price €3.50 Regular Price €4.95Stock 51Cornus sericea Kelseyi is a compact, hardy shrub grown for their outstanding winter stem colour. Small clusters of creamy white flowers are borne... Learn More
- Camellia japonica red 15 cm potCamellia japonica€17.95 As low as €14.95Stock 20This showy evergreen Camellia produces spectacular large deep red sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as part of a... Learn More
- Standard Euonymus Emerald Gold 17 cm potEuonymus Emerald Gaiety€32.95Stock 16Standard Euonymus Emerald Gold has yellow-variegated leaves that change to bronze-colored in autumn and return to yellow-variegated in spring. The... Learn More
- Euonymus Alatus compactus 9 cm potEuonymus alatus€5.95 As low as €4.95Stock 52Euonymus alatus compactus, 'cardinal's hat' is a small deciduous shrub with a beautiful compact spherical shape and striking square branches.... Learn More
- Magnolia RoseaMagnolia stellata RoseaSpecial Price €5.50 Regular Price €7.50Stock 65This Star Magnolia is sure to please; it will brighten up any garden! Pleasantly fragrant, star-shaped, pale pink pale pink blossoms flower from... Learn More
- Magnolia SusanMagnolia Susan€7.95 As low as €6.75Stock 93Magnolias are also known as Fake Tulip trees because their fragrant flowers somewhat resemble tulips. This remarkable variety ‘Susan”... Learn More
- Pieris combo Flaming Silver Forest Flame€11.95Stock 36Flaming Silver and Forest Flame are a great combination of spectacular evergreen shrubs for your garden or spring border. Each spring they will... Learn More
- Cornus canadensisCornus canadensis€8.50 As low as €7.25Stock 47Dogwood Bunchberry, is a lovely ground covering shrubby plant with unique shaped pure white flowers Learn More
- Cotoneaster franchetiiCotoneaster franchetii€4.95 As low as €4.25Stock 19Franchet's Cotoneaster is a popular ornamental semi- evergreen shrub that produces masses of white flowers, covered with red, during the summer... Learn More
- Cornus Alba ElegantissimaCornus alba ElegantissimaSpecial Price €4.25 Regular Price €5.25Stock 34'Elegantissima' is an attractive bushy deciduous shrub, with deep red stems and grey-green, white-margined leaves. Flowers are small, creamy-white... Learn More
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.
Best shrubs for shady gardens
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.
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.
Buy safe at center Gardens4You
You can buy Shrubs for shady gardens quickly and easily at gardens4you, your online garden center. We have a large range to choose from directly from the nursery.
On all our shrubs for shade you get standard grow and bloom guarantee, if you are not satisfied you get new plants or your money back. So you can order with peace of mind. We have the best quality bushes.
Also take a look at our other bushes. Such as the very popular rhododendron, buxus boxwood and hydrangea.