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.
- Weigela Bristol RubyWeigela x florida Bristol Ruby€5.50 As low as €4.40Stock 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
- Camellia japonica red 9cmCamellia japonica ‘Lady Campbell’€7.95 As low as €6.36Stock 15This 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 Camellia TreeCamellia japonica€29.95 As low as €26.96Only 2 leftThe Standard Camellia Japonica tree is cherished for it’s beautiful double flowers and glossy dark green foliage, this evergreen ornamental... Learn More
- Magnolia BettyMagnolia liliiflora Betty€7.50 As low as €6.00Stock 24Magnolia Betty produces large, tulip-shaped deep purple-pink flowers with white interiors on thorny branches in spring. The decorative bright green... Learn More
- Magnolia soulangeana AlexandrinaMagnolia soulangeana Alexandrina€7.50 As low as €6.00Stock 24Magnolia soulangeana Alexandrina will brighten up any garden. Beautiful, tulip-shaped white to pale pink-purple flowers appear in spring just... Learn More
- Camellia Japonica WhiteCamellia japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow'€7.95 As low as €6.36Stock 17This showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as... Learn More
- Cotoneaster horizontalisCotoneaster horizontalis€5.75 As low as €4.60Stock 44Cotoneaster horizontalis is a small, spreading, deciduous hardy shrub that has something to offer in every season. In spring it has glossy dark... Learn More
- Viburnum opulus Sterile 17 cm potViburnum opulusStock 19A very decorative deciduous shrub blooming mid-spring, with huge green flowers which turn gradually to brilliant white as the season progresses. It... Learn More
- Weigela all Summer Peach 9 cm potWeigela all Summer Peach€7.95 As low as €6.36Stock 24Weigela All Summer Peach has a peach colored flower that changes into a soft... Learn More
- Cornus sanguinea Midwinter FireCornus sanguinea Midwinter FireSpecial Price €5.20 Regular Price €6.50Stock 100+Common Dogwood Midwinter Fire is a lovely shrub with brilliant red, golden and orange colouring branches during all of winter. Learn More
- Cotoneaster franchetiiCotoneaster franchetii€5.50 As low as €4.40Stock 63Franchet'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 Elegantissima€5.95 As low as €4.76Only 5 left'Elegantissima' is an attractive bushy deciduous shrub, with deep red stems and grey-green, white-margined leaves. Flowers are small, creamy-white... Learn More
- Magnolia Liliflora NigraMagnolia liliiflora Nigra€7.50 As low as €6.00Stock 88This eye-catching, pleasantly scented Magnolia liliiflora ‘Nigra’, also known as Black Lily Magnolia, blooms from a younger age than... Learn More
- Magnolia soulangeana Heaven ScentMagnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent€7.50 As low as €6.00Stock 46This is a striking, deciduous shrub with an upright habit when young later spreading horizontally. The vase-shaped flowers are highly fragrant; the... Learn More
- Viburnum davidiiViburnum Davidii€6.95 As low as €5.56Stock 18Viburnum davidii is a very decorative evergreen snowball shrub blooming late spring, with white flowers and purple berries as the season... Learn More
- Euonymus Alatus compactus 9 cm potEuonymus alatus€6.25 As low as €5.00Stock 62Euonymus alatus compactus, 'cardinal's hat' is a small deciduous shrub with a beautiful compact spherical shape and striking square branches.... Learn More
- Magnolia SusanMagnolia Susan€8.50 As low as €6.80Stock 47Magnolias are also known as Fake Tulip trees because their fragrant flowers somewhat resemble tulips. This remarkable variety ‘Susan”... Learn More
- Standard Euonymus Emerald Gold 17 cm potEuonymus Emerald Gaiety€32.95Only 7 leftStandard Euonymus Emerald Gold has yellow-variegated leaves that change to bronze-colored in autumn and return to yellow-variegated in spring. The... Learn More
- Magnolia stellataMagnolia stellataSpecial Price €6.35 Regular Price €7.95Stock 46An excellent deciduous Magnolia shrub for smaller gardens! Covered in masses of slightly fragrant, pure-white flowers from March through to April. ... Learn More
- Camellia japonica Pink 15cmCamellia japonica€19.95 As low as €15.96Stock 27This Camellia Japonica Pink is a very popular Camellia. This showy evergreen Camellia produces spectacular large pink sweetly scented blooms early... Learn More
- Camellia Spring FestivalCamellia cuspidata Spring FestivalSpecial Price €6.00 Regular Price €7.50Stock 100+Experience 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
- Camellia japonica red 15 cm potCamellia japonica€19.95 As low as €15.96Stock 31This 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
- Physocarpus Diablo Chocolate TreePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'€7.95 As low as €6.36Stock 16By 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
- Camellia TricolourCamellia Tricolour€17.95 As low as €14.36Stock 38A 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€6.75 As low as €5.40Only 5 leftA 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
- Euonymus fortunei Emerald n GoldEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'€5.50 As low as €4.40Stock 22Emerald '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
- Euonymus Emerald n Gold 13 cmEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'€7.95 As low as €6.36Only 6 leftEmerald 'n' Gold is an evergreen climbing variety which is excellent for ground cover, climbing up walls, growing as a specimen shrub or small... Learn More
- Nandina domestica Obsessed 12 cm potBambou Nandina domestica€11.95 As low as €9.56Stock 44Nandina domestica Obsessed has beautiful bright red young leaves. Nandina domestica Obsessed produces new leaves all summer long. In winter the... Learn More
- Magnolia RoseaMagnolia stellata RoseaSpecial Price €6.00 Regular Price €7.50Stock 44This 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
- Berberis Pouw Wow 9 cm PotBerberis thunbergii Pouw Wow€6.25Stock 45Add color and beauty to your garden with the Berberis Pouw Wow 9 cm Pot. Easy to grow, with two-tone leaves and yellow flowers. Learn More
- Cornus canadensisCornus canadensisSpecial Price €7.60 Regular Price €9.50Stock 42Dogwood Bunchberry, is a lovely ground covering shrubby plant with unique shaped pure white flowers Learn More
- Camellia japonica White 15 cm potCamellia japonica€22.95 As low as €18.36Stock 13This showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as... Learn More
- Magnolia Royal StarMagnolia stellata Royal Star€7.95 As low as €6.36Stock 64The 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
- Berberis CarmenBerberis thunbergii CarmenSpecial Price €5.00 Regular Price €6.25Stock 100+Add a touch of color to your garden with Berberis Carmen. Easy-to-grow shrub with red leaves, perfect for sun and partial shade. Learn More
- Euonymus HarlequinEuonymus HarlequinSpecial Price €7.75 Regular Price €9.95Only 10 leftEuonymus Harlequin is an excellent evergreen ground covering variety. It has very attractive variegated leaves which are red tinged in winter. Learn More
- Weigela Elbony and Ivory 9 cm potWeigela Elbony and IvorySpecial Price €6.35 Regular Price €7.95Stock 100+The Weigela Ebony and Ivory has a dark purple leaf that provides a striking... Learn More
- Berberis Green ShrubBerberis thunbergii Green OrnamentSpecial Price €5.00 Regular Price €6.25Stock 62Add a pop of color to your garden with the Berberis Green Shrub. Easy to grow, frost-resistant, and adorned with vibrant yellow flowers. Buy now at Gardens4you! Learn More
- Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety 9 cmEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'€5.50 As low as €4.40Stock 56Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a lovely bushy variegated evergreen shrub with rounded foliage. The shrub creates a lovely backdrop in the... Learn More
- Viburnum opulus CompactumViburnum opulusStock 67Viburnum opulus Compactum is a very decorative deciduous shrub, blooming mid-spring with huge flat-topped flowers, which turn gradually to... Learn More
- Standard Mahonia media Winter SunStandard Mahonia media Winter Sun€31.95Only 10 leftThis flowering standard will provide you with year round interest, with its attractive glossy, dark green spiny foliage and fragrant spikes of... Learn More
- Weigela all Summer Monet 9 cm potWeigela all Summer MonetSpecial Price €6.35 Regular Price €7.95Stock 81Weigela All Summer Monet has contrasting, tricolor foliage. Compact Weigela... Learn More
- Physocarpus Darts GoldPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'Only 7 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
- Euonymus microphyllus AlbovariegatusEuonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' syn microphyllus variegatus€5.50 As low as €4.40Stock 16Euonymus japonicus Microphyllus Albovariegatus also known as microphyllus variegatus, is a small dense, compact evergreen shrub or small tree with... Learn More
- Physocarpus opulifolius Little JokerPhysocarpus opulifolius LittleSpecial Price €6.80 Regular Price €8.50Stock 89Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Joker' forms a compact bushy shrub with fine and beautifully cut, burgundy-purple leaves. The flowers that appear... Learn More
- Standard Euonymus Emerald GaietyEuonymus Emerald Gaiety€32.95Only 8 leftA 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
- Cornus amomum Blue Cloud 9 cm potCornus alba ElegantissimaSpecial Price €4.60 Regular Price €5.75Stock 38Cornus amomum Blue Clous is a large, spreading deciduous shrub with purple-red stems and dark green leaves which turn orange, red or purple in... Learn More
- Magnolia Leonard MesselMagnolia loebneri Leonard MesselSpecial Price €6.35 Regular Price €7.95Stock 100+These striking, deciduous shrubs will grace any garden with their magnificent beauty! Masses of pale lilac-pink, star-shaped flowers with 12 petals... Learn More
- Weigela Big Love 9 cm potWeigela Big Love€7.95 As low as €6.36Stock 17The Weigela Big Love is a very powerful bloomer, with a beautiful deep pink... 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.