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.
Berberis thunbergii MariaBerberis thunbergii Maria£5.75Stock 51Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' is an unusual upright compact barbarry with bright golden foliage. This is slow-growing deciduous berberis reaching 1... Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Dart's Red LadyBerberis thunbergii Dart's Red Lady£4.25Stock 8Berberis thunbergii Dart's Red Lady is a lovely dwarf barbarry with deep purple red foliage truning brilliant orange-red in autumn. The shrubs... Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Pink QueenBerberis thunbergii Pink Queen£4.25Stock 17Berberis thunbergii Pink Queen is a compact upright growing barbarry with deep purple - red variegated foliage. The growing height is up to 150 cm... Learn More
Weigela nana variegataWeigela Nana variegata£3.95Stock 24Weigela nana variegata is a beautiful compact, densely rounded deciduous shrub that’s extremely rewarding as it produces clusters of... Learn More
Nandina domestica FirepowerBambou Nandina domestica£5.75Stock 100+Also 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
Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana 9Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea£4.50Stock 37Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' blooms in the period June-July with small yellow flowers. Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' is very... Learn More
Berberis Royal Ruby 9 cmBerberis Royal Ruby£5.75Stock 59Berberis Royal Ruby is a slow-growing, very compact variety with warm red leaves. Berberis Royal Ruby is very hardy.... Learn More
Standard Camellia TreeCamellia japonica£24.95Stock 14The Standard Camellia Japonica tree is cherished for it’s beautiful double flowers and glossy dark green foliage, this evergreen ornamental... Learn More
Camellia japonica red 9cmCamellia japonica ‘Lady Campbell’£22.95Stock 42This 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’£22.95Stock 23This 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'£22.95Stock 42This showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as... Learn More
Camellia collection pink/red/white£34.95Stock 17This 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'£5.75Stock 8By 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£4.50Stock 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
Magnolia SusanMagnolia Susan£22.95Stock 49Magnolias are also known as Fake Tulip trees because their fragrant flowers somewhat resemble tulips. This remarkable variety ‘Susan”... Learn More
Cornus floridaCornus florida Barton's White£12.95Stock 80The white flowering Dogwood is an extremely attractive shrub grown for its showy display of flowers in late spring and early summer. Learn More
Weigela Bristol RubyWeigela x florida Bristol Ruby£3.95Stock 24Weigela Bristol Ruby is a beautiful bright red-flowering deciduous shrub that is extremely rewarding as it produces thousands of flowers during... Learn More
Magnolia Yellow RiverMagnolia denudata Yellow River£29.95Stock 28Yellow 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 Darts GoldPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'£4.50Stock 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
Physocarpus Combo Diablo + Darts Gold£22.95Stock 1Also 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
Cornus alba Sibirica VariegataCornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'£4.50Stock 60Originally 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
Winter Skimmia Rubella P 15Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'£12.95Stock 13We offer a lovely fiery red Skimmia japonica 'Rubella. This evergreen spring flowering shrub with aromatic foliage and fruits, which appear in... Learn More
Rhododendron Sappho 13 cmRhododendron Sappho£8.50Stock 3The 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
Euonymus microphyllus AlbovariegatusEuonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus Albovariegatus' syn microphyllus variegatus£3.95Stock 23Euonymus japonicus Microphyllus Albovariegatus also known as microphyllus variegatus, is a small dense, compact evergreen shrub or small tree with... Learn More
Euonymus fortunei Emerald n GoldEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'Special Price £3.15 Regular Price £3.95Stock 13Emerald '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
Berberis thunbergii Green CarpetBerberis thunbergii Green Carpet£4.50Stock 50Berberis thunbergii Green Carpet is a dwarf barbarry with orange coloured foliage during Autumn. Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Rose GlowBerberis thunbergii Rose Glow£4.25Stock 5Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' makes a statement with its brown reddish pink mottled foliage. The shrub blooms with yellow flowers during spring,... Learn More
Cornus canadensisCornus canadensis£6.95Stock 43Dogwood Bunchberry, is a lovely ground covering shrubby plant with unique shaped pure white flowers Learn More
Cornus KousaCornus kousa£5.75Stock 26Cornus 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
Cornus sanguinea Midwinter FireCornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire£4.75Stock 8Common 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'£3.95Stock 4Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a lovely bushy variegated evergreen shrub with rounded foliage. The shrub creates a lovely backdrop in the... Learn More
Magnolia soulangeana Alba SuperbaMagnolia soulangeana Alba Superba£5.95Stock 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£3.50Stock 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 Heath£5.25Stock 40Pieris japonica "Little Heath" is a lovely, dwarf-growing shrub with variegated foliage. In early spring the plant develops plenty of flowering... Learn More
Viburnum bodnantese Charles LamontViburnum bodnantese£4.75Stock 78A 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 bodnantese DawnViburnum bodnantese£4.75Stock 12Viburnum bodnantese Dawn is a very decorative deciduous shrub blooming from late autumn until early spring with highly fragrant pink flowers,... Learn More
Viburnum davidiiViburnum Davidii£4.95Stock 60Viburnum davidii is a very decorative evergreen snowball shrub blooming late spring, with white flowers and purple berries as the season... Learn More
Viburnum opulus CompactumViburnum opulus£4.50Stock 9Viburnum opulus Compactum is a very decorative deciduous shrub, blooming mid-spring with huge flat-topped flowers, which turn gradually to... Learn More
Viburnum TinusViburnum tinus£4.25Stock 36A very decorative evergreen shrub blooming during winter into spring, the pink flower buds turn gradually to brilliant white as the season... Learn More
Weigela florida Foliis PurpureisWeigela florida Foliis Purpureis£3.95Stock 18Weigela florida Foliis Purpureis is a beautiful deciduous shrub that is extremely rewarding as it produces thousands of funnel-shaped, rosy-pink... Learn More
Camellia TricolourCamellia Tricolour£32.95Stock 32A 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 franchetiiCotoneaster franchetii£3.95Stock 53Franchet's Cotoneaster is a popular ornamental semi- evergreen shrub that produces masses of white flowers, covered with red, during the summer... Learn More
Cotoneaster horizontalisCotoneaster horizontalis£4.25Stock 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
Cotoneaster x suecicus Coral BeautyCotoneaster x suecicus Coral Beauty£4.25Stock 10This 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
Cornus Alba ElegantissimaCornus alba Elegantissima£4.50Stock 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
Cornus sericea KelseyiCornus sericea Kelseyi£3.95Stock 81Cornus 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£37.95Stock 53This 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 Hedge Darts Red Lady 5x x 5Berberis thunbergii Dart's Red Lady£12.95Stock 8Berberis thunbergii Dart's Red Lady is a lovely dwarf barbarry with deep purple red foliage truning brilliant orange-red in autumn. The shrubs... Learn More
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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.
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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.
