Perennials for shade
- Liriope muscari Monroe WhiteLiriope muscari 'Monroe White'£6.75 As low as £5.40Stock 37Liriope 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
- Geranium macrorrhizum Ingwersens VarietyGeranium Ingwersen£4.25 As low as £3.40Only 2 leftGeranium macrorrhizum Ingwersen's variety is great choice for groundcovering, or edging the border, in summer bears clusters of soft pink... Learn More
- Geranium macrorrhizum SpessartGeranium Spessart£3.95 As low as £3.16Only 6 leftGeranium macrorrhizum Spessart is a very striking geranium that blooms with white or pale pink flowers in summer. Leaves turn brilliant crimson in... Learn More
- Epimedium x versicolor SulphureumEpimedium x versicolor Sulphureum£4.50 As low as £3.60Stock 43Epimedium x versicolor Sulphureum is both exquisitely beautiful and highly tolerant in regard to growing conditions. Producing light sprays of... Learn More
- Helleborus niger White Christmas RoseHelleborus niger£4.50 As low as £3.60Stock 48Ideal for shady spots. Helleborus niger can be forced to flower during Christmas Learn More
- Dicentra spectabilis Red 9 cm potDicentra spectabilis Red£28.95Stock 31Experience the elegance of Dicentra Spectabilis in a 9 cm pot. Easy to grow, perfect for sunny spots. Buy now at Gardens4you! Learn More
- Dicentra White 9cm PotDicentra spectabilis White£28.95Stock 31Experience the beauty of the White Bleeding Heart plant in your garden with this Dicentra White 9cm Pot. Easy to grow and perfect for sunny spots! Learn More
- Ajuga Feathered Friends NightingaleAjuga Feathered Friends NightingaleSpecial Price £20.35 Regular Price £29.95Stock 35Introducing the gorgeous Ajuga Feathered Friends Nightingale! This hardy and easy to grow perennial is perfect for sunny and partially shaded areas. Get yours from Gardens4you today! Learn More
- Epimedium pinnatum colchicumEpimedium Pinnatum colchicum£4.75 As low as £3.80Stock 12Epimedium pinnatum subsp. colchicum is a mat-forming perennial with evergreen leaves suitable for the shaded garden. The large bright yellow... Learn More
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' 9 cm pBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'£6.95 As low as £5.56Stock 16Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' is a deciduous garden plant that eventually grows to about 40 cm high and is preferably in partial shade. ... Learn More
- Helleborus or. dubbel Ellen RedHelleborus or. dubbel Ellen Red£6.25 As low as £5.00Stock 40Helleborus orientalis 'Double Ellen' blooms with beautiful double flowers on long stems. The petals of the red-pink flowers have a beautiful dotty... Learn More
- Liriope muscari Big BlueLiriope muscari 'Big Blue'£4.95 As low as £3.96Stock 25Liriope 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 fortunei AlbopictaHosta fortunei 'Albopicta'£3.95 As low as £3.16Out of stockOut of stockThis lovely Hosta boasts gold and green variegated foliage which help add extra depth and dimension to borders and you will also be rewarded with... Learn More
- Hosta EnchiladasHosta Enchiladas£4.75 As low as £3.80Out of stockOut of stockHosta 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 Praying HandsHosta Praying Hands£4.25 As low as £3.40Out of stockOut of stockHosta 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
- Hosta Firn LineHosta Firn LineSpecial Price £2.75 Regular Price £3.95Out of stockOut of stockHosta Firn Line has heart-shaped blue leaves with a wide white margin. Hosta plants are versatile- They grow well in part sun to semi-shade, in... Learn More
- Hosta Get NekkidHosta Get Nekkid£3.50 As low as £2.80Out of stockOut of stockHosta Get Nekkid is a wonderfully attractive plant. It has very shiny light green leaves with wavy margins. Its flowers are very decorative,... Learn More
- Hosta Lakeside Little TuftHosta Lakeside Little Tuft£2.95 As low as £2.36Out of stockOut of stockHosta Lakeside Little Tuft has interesting elongated leaves with creamy white centres and dark green margins. Pale purple flowers appear in... Learn More
- Hosta Paul RevereHosta Paul Revere£4.75 As low as £3.80Out of stockOut of stockHosta Paul Revere has cream-white centered leaves and dark green edges. Lavender coloured flowers appear in Summer. ... Learn More
- Hosta SorbetHosta Sorbet£9.95 As low as £7.96Out of stockOut of stockHosta Sorbet has thick upright varigated leaves and burgundy-red stems. Its mauve blooms appear in Summer. ... Learn More
- Hosta Velvet MoonHosta Velvet Moon£4.25 As low as £3.40Out of stockOut of stockHosta 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
- Hosta White FeatherHosta White Feather£3.25 As low as £2.60Out of stockOut of stockHosta 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
- Hosta StirfryHosta Stirfry£2.75 As low as £2.20Out of stockOut of stockHosta 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
- Plantain Lily Hosta Collection x 6£24.95 As low as £19.96Out of stockOut of stockA high quality selection of Hostas great for border, in large tubs or in shady spots where nothing else will grow. Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta sieboldiana ElegansHosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'£2.25 As low as £1.80Out of stockOut of stock'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
- Plantain Lily, Hosta Brim CupHosta 'Brim Cup'£18.95 As low as £15.16Out of stockOut of stockThis 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
- Hakonechloa macra AureolaHakonechloa macra 'Aureola'£7.50 As low as £6.00Out of stockOut of stockHakonechloa macra 'Aureola' is a clump forming compact deciduous perennial grass suitable for growing in borders or containers. This wonderful... Learn More
- Liriope muscari MoneymakerLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker'£5.75 As low as £4.60Out of stockOut of stockMoneymaker has larger flowers than other varieties, attractive purple flowers form on upright stems from late summer until first frosts. Learn More
- Liriope muscari Royal PurpleLiriopwe muscari 'Royal Purple'£5.75 As low as £4.60Out of stockOut of stockPerfect 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
- PlantainLily, Hosta First FrostHosta 'First Frost'£2.75 As low as £2.20Out of stockOut of stockOne of the last varieties to die back in late autumn hence the name 'First Frosts', this new variety has blue grey foliage with broad, irregular... Learn More
- Plantain Lily Hosta PathfinderHosta 'Pathfinder'£4.50 As low as £3.60Out of stockOut of stockThis 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
- Plantain Lily Hosta fortunei PatriotHosta fortunei 'Patriot'£18.95 As low as £15.16Out of stockOut of stockPatriot 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 sieboldiana FrancesHosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'£2.25 As low as £1.80Out of stockOut of stockA 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
- Astilbe arendsii Fiery RedAstilbe arendsii Fiery Red£2.50 As low as £2.00Out of stockOut of stockCarpet Astilbe arendsii Fiery Red is ideal for shady, moist areas in your garden and thrives with the minimum of work Learn More
- Hosta sieboldiana Frances WilliamsHosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'£4.50 As low as £3.60Out of stockOut of stockA 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 Tardiana Halcyon 9cmHosta tardiana 'Halcyon'£4.25 As low as £3.40Out of stockOut of stockHosta Halcyon is a medium sized variety with handsome heart shaped, silver-blue foliage and attractive pale lavender flowers in summer. Perfect for... Learn More
- Hosta Wide BrimHosta Wide Brim£4.75 As low as £3.80Out of stockOut of stockHostas are very tough, long-lived, shade-loving perennials. 'Wide Brim' is a clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, dark green leaves broadly... Learn More
- Epimedium x RubrumEpimedium x Rubrum£4.75 As low as £3.80Out of stockOut of stockBarrenwort are great low maintenance plants for the shaded-garden, excellent for edging or as a ground cover. ... Learn More
- Astilbe arendsii PinkAstilbe arendsii Pink£2.25 As low as £1.80Out of stockOut of stockThis vibrant pink Astilbe will add drama to dull areas of the garden. Learn More
- Hosta Catherine 9 cmHosta Catherine£5.95Out of stockOut of stockEnhance your garden with the unique Blue Striped Hosta Catherine 9 cm. Blue-green leaves with a soft yellow stripe bring color contrast to your garden. Learn More
- Hosta Devon Green 9 cmHosta Devon Green£5.50Out of stockOut of stockEnhance your garden with the exquisite Hosta Devon Green 9 cm plant. Perfect for sun and partial shade, with green leaves and white flowers. Learn More
- Hosta Fire and Ice 9 cmHosta Fire and Ice£6.75Out of stockOut of stockBring elegance to your garden with the exquisite Hosta Fire and Ice 9 cm. Variegated leaves and pink flowers make this plant a must-have! Learn More
- Hosta Francee 9 cmHosta Francee£4.75Out of stockOut of stockEnhance your garden with the stunning Francee Hosta 9 cm. Dark green heart-shaped leaves with white edges, purple flowers, perfect for partial sun or shade. Learn More
- Hosta Great Expectations 9 cmHosta Great Expectations£6.25Out of stockOut of stockAdd a pop of color to your garden with Hosta Great Expectations 9 cm. Large yellow leaves with blue edge. Ideal for sun and partial shade. Learn More
- Hosta June 9 cmHosta June£6.95Out of stockOut of stockExperience the beauty of June Hosta, a large hosta with heart-shaped leaves featuring a yellow center and blue-green edges. Order now from Gardens4you! Learn More
- Liriope muscari Ingwersen 9cm PotLiriope muscari Ingwersen£4.75Out of stockOut of stockEnhance your garden with Lilyturf muscari Ingwersen 9cm Pot. Winter-hardy, purple flowers, perfect for shaded areas. Order now on Gardens4you! Learn More
- Hosta First Frost 13 cm potHosta First Frost£9.95Out of stockOut of stockAdd the stunning Hosta First Frost 13 cm pot to your garden. Blue-gray leaves with lavender-colored flowers, ideal ground cover for shady areas. Learn More
- Hosta Francee 14 cmHosta Francee£6.95Out of stockOut of stockThe Hosta Francee 14 cm plant features heart-shaped leaves with white edges and purple flowers. Ideal for sunny to partially shady areas. 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.