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.
Cornus sanguinea Midwinter FireCornus sanguinea Midwinter FireSpecial Price €5.70 Regular Price €6.50Stock 5Common Dogwood Midwinter Fire is a lovely shrub with brilliant red, golden and orange colouring branches during all of winter. Learn More
Magnolia BettyMagnolia liliiflora BettySpecial Price €6.55 Regular Price €7.50Stock 3Magnolia Betty produces large, tulip-shaped deep purple-pink flowers with white interiors on thorny branches in spring. The decorative bright green... Learn More
Camellia Japonica WhiteCamellia japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow'€5.95Stock 17This 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 NigraSpecial Price €6.85 Regular Price €7.50Stock 68This eye-catching, pleasantly scented Magnolia liliiflora ‘Nigra’, also known as Black Lily Magnolia, blooms from a younger age than... Learn More
Camellia japonica red 9cmCamellia japonica ‘Lady Campbell’€7.95Stock 35This 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
Portuguese laurel Prunus lusitanicaPrunus Lusitanica angustifolia€2.75Stock 25Prunus lusitanica angustifolia - Portuguese laurel - is a dense evergreen hedge with glossy green leaves. produces pretty creamy white upright... Learn More
Camellia Japonica PinkCamellia japonica ‘Bonomiana’€7.95Stock 31This showy evergreen Camellia Japonica Pink produces spectacular large pink sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Learn More
Viburnum TinusViburnum tinus€5.95Stock 33A very decorative evergreen shrub blooming during winter into spring, the pink flower buds turn gradually to brilliant white as the season... Learn More
Cotoneaster horizontalisCotoneaster horizontalis€5.95Stock 77Cotoneaster 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 AlexandrinaMagnolia soulangeana AlexandrinaSpecial Price €6.55 Regular Price €7.50Stock 7Magnolia soulangeana Alexandrina will brighten up any garden. Beautiful, tulip-shaped white to pale pink-purple flowers appear in spring just... Learn More
Magnolia SusanMagnolia Susan€6.50Stock 45Magnolias are also known as Fake Tulip trees because their fragrant flowers somewhat resemble tulips. This remarkable variety ‘Susan”... Learn More
Weigela Bristol RubyWeigela x florida Bristol Ruby€5.50Stock 18Weigela Bristol Ruby is a beautiful bright red-flowering deciduous shrub that is extremely rewarding as it produces thousands of flowers during... Learn More
Euonymus microphyllus AlbovariegatusEuonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' syn microphyllus variegatus€2.50Stock 21Euonymus japonicus Microphyllus Albovariegatus also known as microphyllus variegatus, is a small dense, compact evergreen shrub or small tree with... Learn More
Viburnum bodnantese DawnViburnum bodnanteseSpecial Price €5.70 Regular Price €6.50Stock 10Viburnum bodnantese Dawn is a very decorative deciduous shrub blooming from late autumn until early spring with highly fragrant pink flowers,... Learn More
Viburnum davidiiViburnum DavidiiSpecial Price €4.05 Regular Price €4.75Stock 60Viburnum davidii is a very decorative evergreen snowball shrub blooming late spring, with white flowers and purple berries as the season... Learn More
Camellia TricolourCamellia Tricolour€18.95Stock 29A 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
Cotoneaster x suecicus Coral BeautyCotoneaster x suecicus Coral Beauty€5.50Stock 8This is an excellent hardy, evergreen shrub that produces masses of creamy-white blossoms in summer followed by a profusion of orange-red berries... Learn More
Skimmia japonica Rubella 9 cm potSkimmia japonica 'Rubella'€4.25Stock 43We offer a lovely fiery red Skimmia japonica 'Rubella. This evergreen spring flowering shrub with aromatic foliage and fruits, which appear in... Learn More
Standard Camellia TreeCamellia japonica€31.95Stock 10The Standard Camellia Japonica tree is cherished for it’s beautiful double flowers and glossy dark green foliage, this evergreen ornamental... Learn More
Camellia collection pink/red/white€19.95Stock 12This showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular large ruby red, pink and elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Learn More
Physocarpus Diablo Chocolate TreePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'Special Price €6.25 Regular Price €7.50Stock 5By 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
Viburnum Opulus Sterile Snowball ShrubViburnum opulus€5.95Stock 100+A very decorative deciduous shrub blooming mid-spring, with huge green flowers which turn gradually to brilliant white as the season progresses. It is Learn More
Winter Skimmia Rubella P 15Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'€16.95Stock 13We offer a lovely fiery red Skimmia japonica 'Rubella. This evergreen spring flowering shrub with aromatic foliage and fruits, which appear in... Learn More
Nandina domestica FirepowerBambou Nandina domesticaSpecial Price €7.10 Regular Price €7.95Stock 99Also 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
Camellia japonica red 15 cm potCamellia japonicaSpecial Price €14.20 Regular Price €18.95Stock 52This 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
Berberis Royal Ruby 9 cmBerberis Royal RubySpecial Price €6.75 Regular Price €7.95Stock 59Berberis Royal Ruby is a slow-growing, very compact variety with warm red leaves. Berberis Royal Ruby is very hardy.... Learn More
Physocarpus opulifolius Fire Side 9 cm potPhysocarpus opulifolius Fire SideSpecial Price €9.90 Regular Price €11.95Stock 63Reddish new growth matures to deep red purple foliage that holds its color... Learn More
Camellia cuspidata 'Spring Festival' 9cm pot x 5€19.95Stock 3Enhance your garden with the Spring Festival Camelia, available in a 9cm pot sold in a pack of five. Learn More
Weigela Black and White 9 cm potWeigela Black and WhiteSpecial Price €5.55 Regular Price €6.95Stock 100+Add a touch of elegance to your garden with the Black and White Weigela. This beautiful bicolor flowering bush comes in a 9 cm pot, perfect for partial shade areas. Learn More
Viburnum Lantana 100/120 cm EcoViburnum LantanaSpecial Price €10.90 Regular Price €12.95Stock 58Introducing Viburnum Lantana - a lightweight, eco-friendly addition to any garden. Learn More
Physocarpus Darts GoldPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'Special Price €5.10 Regular Price €5.95Stock 47Dart's Gold is an extremely adaptable shrub with golden foliage which turns to a beautiful shade of lime green in summer, they produce white flowers w Learn More
Cornus alba Sibirica VariegataCornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'€5.95Stock 51Originally 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
Magnolia soulangeana Alba SuperbaMagnolia soulangeana Alba SuperbaSpecial Price €6.85 Regular Price €7.95Stock 44This scented Magnolia is smothered in remarkably large and beautiful tulip-like blossoms on their bare branches in early spring. It’s a slow... Learn More
Pachysandra terminalis Green CarpetPachysandra terminalis€5.95Stock 26Pachysandra is the ultimate low maintenance ground covering plant for a garden. The strong leathery foliage rapidly covers large areas whilst... Learn More
Pieris japonica Little Heath 9 cmPieris japonica Little HeathSpecial Price €3.90 Regular Price €4.50Stock 40Pieris japonica "Little Heath" is a lovely, dwarf-growing shrub with variegated foliage. In early spring the plant develops plenty of flowering... Learn More
Weigela nana variegataWeigela Nana variegata€5.50Stock 17Weigela nana variegata is a beautiful compact, densely rounded deciduous shrub that’s extremely rewarding as it produces clusters of... Learn More
Cornus Alba ElegantissimaCornus alba ElegantissimaSpecial Price €5.25 Regular Price €5.95Stock 42'Elegantissima' is an attractive bushy deciduous shrub, with deep red stems and grey-green, white-margined leaves. Flowers are small, creamy-white... Learn More
Standard Euonymus Emerald Gold 17 cm potEuonymus Emerald GaietySpecial Price €28.95 Regular Price €34.95Stock 14Standard Euonymus Emerald Gold has yellow-variegated leaves that change to bronze-colored in autumn and return to yellow-variegated in spring. The... Learn More
Nandina domestica Obsessed 12 cm potBambou Nandina domestica€7.50Stock 13Nandina domestica Obsessed has beautiful bright red young leaves. Nandina domestica Obsessed produces new leaves all summer long. In winter the... Learn More
Magnolia stellataMagnolia stellata€6.50Stock 84An excellent deciduous Magnolia shrub for smaller gardens! Covered in masses of slightly fragrant, pure-white flowers from March through to April. ... Learn More
Magnolia RoseaMagnolia stellata Rosea€3.95Stock 19This 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 Royal StarMagnolia stellata Royal Star€4.25Stock 13The 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 Big Love 9 cm potWeigela Big LoveSpecial Price €6.60 Regular Price €7.95Stock 56The Weigela Big Love is a very powerful bloomer, with a beautiful deep pink... Learn More
Camellia Spring FestivalCamellia cuspidata Spring Festival€6.95Stock 3Experience the beauty of the Camellia Spring Festival. This winter and early spring bloomer is perfect for partial shade areas. Buy now at Gardens4you! Learn More
Viburnum opulus 100/120 cm EcoViburnum opulus€12.95Stock 49Discover the Viburnum opulus 40/60 cm Eco, also known as Gelderse roos, a sustainable choice for your garden. Learn More
Cornus floridaCornus florida Barton's White€17.95Stock 80The white flowering Dogwood is an extremely attractive shrub grown for its showy display of flowers in late spring and early summer. Learn More
Magnolia Yellow RiverMagnolia denudata Yellow River€42.95Stock 26Yellow River is a quite a rare variety prized for it’s sweet scented primrose yellow, cup-shaped flowers. The large flowers are about 10 cm... Learn More
Physocarpus Combo Diablo + Darts GoldSpecial Price €27.95 Regular Price €31.95Stock 2Also known as Ninebark, Physocarpus are extremely adaptable doing well in sun as well as part shade and in most types of soil, rarely in need of... 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.


























