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.
- Camellia japonica red P9Camellia japonica ‘Lady Campbell’€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 72This 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 WhiteCamellia japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow'€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 6This showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as... Learn More
- Standard Camellia TreeCamellia japonica€31.95 As low as €24.75Stock 17The Standard Camellia Japonica tree is cherished for it’s beautiful double flowers and glossy dark green foliage, this evergreen ornamental... Learn More
- Cornus alba Sibirica VariegataCornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'€5.50 As low as €4.75Stock 87Originally 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
- Cotoneaster horizontalisCotoneaster horizontalis€5.25 As low as €4.50Stock 54Cotoneaster horizontalis is a small, spreading, deciduous hardy shrub that has something to offer in every season. In spring it has glossy dark... 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
- Cornus sanguinea Midwinter FireCornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire€5.95 As low as €4.95Stock 100+Common Dogwood Midwinter Fire is a lovely shrub with brilliant red, golden and orange colouring branches during all of winter. Learn More
- Portuguese laurel Hedge x5 x 5Prunus Lusitanica angustifolia€17.95 As low as €14.95Only 5 leftPrunus lusitanica angustifolia - Portuguese laurel - is a dense evergreen hedge with glossy green leaves. produces pretty creamy white upright... Learn More
- Viburnum Opulus Sterile Snowball ShrubViburnum opulus€5.75 As low as €4.95Stock 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
- Camellia TricolourCamellia Tricolour€16.95 As low as €13.95Stock 12A 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
- Euonymus alatus Burning Bush P9Euonymus alatusStock 100+Grown 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
- Rhododendron Sappho 13 cmRhododendron Sappho€9.95 As low as €8.50Only 3 leftThe 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
- Cornus sericea KelseyiCornus sericea KelseyiSpecial Price €3.75 Regular Price €4.95Stock 74Cornus sericea Kelseyi is a compact, hardy shrub grown for their outstanding winter stem colour. Small clusters of creamy white flowers are borne... Learn More
- Magnolia Leonard MesselMagnolia loebneri Leonard MesselSpecial Price €5.75 Regular Price €6.75Stock 14These striking, deciduous shrubs will grace any garden with their magnificent beauty! Masses of pale lilac-pink, star-shaped flowers with 12 petals... Learn More
- Magnolia soulangeana Alba SuperbaMagnolia soulangeana Alba SuperbaSpecial Price €6.50 Regular Price €7.50Stock 18This 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
- Magnolia soulangeana AlexandrinaMagnolia soulangeana Alexandrina€7.50 As low as €6.50Out of stockMagnolia soulangeana Alexandrina will brighten up any garden. Beautiful, tulip-shaped white to pale pink-purple flowers appear in spring just... Learn More
- Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana 9Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea€5.50 As low as €4.75Only 4 leftBerberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' blooms in the period June-July with small yellow flowers. Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' is very... Learn More
- Cornus KousaCornus kousa€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 20Cornus kousa is a slow growing, deciduous shrub. The mature shrub has a layered structure with hundreds if not thousands of pretty brilliant white... Learn More
- Physocarpus Darts GoldPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'Special Price €4.75 Regular Price €5.75Only 5 leftDart'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
- Cercis siliquastrumCercis siliquastrum€5.95 As low as €4.95Stock 24Commonly known as ‘Judas tree’, this deciduous tree is prized for it’s pretty, pinkish-purple flowers displayed on bare branches in spring. The...... 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
- Viburnum plicatum St KeverneViburnum plicatumSpecial Price €5.25 Regular Price €6.50Stock 40Viburnum plicatum St Keverne is a deciduous shrub. The abundant flowering of relatively large,white, lacecap flowers takes place in the period... Learn More
- Standard Mahonia media Winter SunStandard Mahonia media Winter Sun€31.95Stock 32This flowering standard will provide you with year round interest, with its attractive glossy, dark green spiny foliage and fragrant spikes of... Learn More
- Magnolia RoseaMagnolia stellata Rosea€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 45This 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
- Camellia collection pink/red/white€17.95Only 1 leftThis showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular large ruby red, pink and elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Learn More
- Viburnum plicatum Mariesii shrubViburnum plicatumSpecial Price €4.75 Regular Price €5.75Stock 46This compact deciduous specimen produces masses of single, lacy, white flowers on layers of horizontal branches in early summer. The foliage is... Learn More
- Cornus canadensisCornus canadensis€8.50 As low as €7.25Stock 70Dogwood Bunchberry, is a lovely ground covering shrubby plant with unique shaped pure white flowers Learn More
- Viburnum bodnantese Charles LamontViburnum bodnantese€5.95 As low as €4.95Stock 68A 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
- Viburnum davidiiViburnum Davidii€6.50 As low as €5.50Stock 49Viburnum davidii is a very decorative evergreen snowball shrub blooming late spring, with white flowers and purple berries as the season... Learn More
- Cornus Alba ElegantissimaCornus alba ElegantissimaStock 61'Elegantissima' is an attractive bushy deciduous shrub, with deep red stems and grey-green, white-margined leaves. Flowers are small, creamy-white... Learn More
- Camellia japonica Pink P15Camellia japonica€16.95 As low as €13.95Stock 18This Camellia Japonica Pink is a very popular Camellia. This showy evergreen Camellia produces spectacular large pink sweetly scented blooms early... Learn More
- Pachysandra terminalis Green SheenPachysandra terminalis Green SheenSpecial Price €3.25 Regular Price €4.75Stock 47The Pachysandra terminalis Green Sheen is a good ground cover. This plant keeps its leaves during the winter months. The white flowers are visible... Learn More
- Berberis Royal Ruby 9 cmBerberis Royal Ruby€6.95 As low as €5.95Only 4 leftBerberis Royal Ruby is a slow-growing, very compact variety with warm red leaves. Berberis Royal Ruby is very hardy.... Learn More
- Weigela all Summer Peach 9 cm potWeigela all Summer Peach€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 15Weigela All Summer Peach has a peach colored flower that changes into a soft... Learn More
- Magnolia stellataMagnolia stellata€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 31An excellent deciduous Magnolia shrub for smaller gardens! Covered in masses of slightly fragrant, pure-white flowers from March through to April. ... Learn More
- Physocarpus Diablo Chocolate TreePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 74By 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
- Pieris japonica DebutantePieris japonica DebutanteSpecial Price €4.95 Regular Price €6.50Stock 24Pieris japonica Debutante is a very decorative and brilliant-white flowering shrub for the spring border. They have attractive shiny evergreen... Learn More
- Camellia japonica red 15 cm potCamellia japonica€17.95 As low as €14.95Stock 22This 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
- Viburnum plicatum Watanabe 9 cm potViburnum plicatumSpecial Price €4.25 Regular Price €5.95Stock 71Viburnum plicatum Watanabe is a flowering snowball that grows in tiers. Viburnum plicatum has red berries that appear after flowering.... Learn More
- Physocarpus opulifolius Magical sweet Cherry Tea 9 cm potPhysocarpus opulifolius Magical sweet Cherry TeaSpecial Price €6.25 Regular Price €7.50Stock 37Physocarpus Opulifolius Sweet Cherry tea is compact with upright growth and... Learn More
- Weigela Big Love 9 cm potWeigela Big Love€7.50 As low as €6.50Stock 14The Weigela Big Love is a very powerful bloomer, with a beautiful deep pink... Learn More
- Mahonia aquifolium hedgeMahonia aquifoliumSpecial Price €21.95 Regular Price €27.95Stock 11Mahonia aquifolium is a tough, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green holly-like leaves turning burgundy in winter. Suitable for low, loose... Learn More
- Magnolia Yellow RiverMagnolia denudata Yellow River€38.95 As low as €32.95Stock 8Yellow 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
- Magnolia SatisfactionMagnolia Satisfaction€29.95Stock 20A great new Magnolia ideal for small gardens. In spring it's 10 cm tall oversized flowers are soft pink on the inside and deep pink on the outside... 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
- Pieris combo Flaming Silver Forest Flame€11.95Stock 25Flaming Silver and Forest Flame are a great combination of spectacular evergreen shrubs for your garden or spring border. Each spring they will... Learn More
- Euonymus fortunei Emerald n GoldEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'Special Price €3.95 Regular Price €4.95Stock 87Emerald '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
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.