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.
Euonymus alatus Burning Bush P9Euonymus alatusSpecial Price £4.30 Regular Price £4.75Stock 0Out of stockGrown 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
Berberis thunbergii Dart's Red LadyBerberis thunbergii Dart's Red Lady£4.25Stock 14Berberis 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 MariaBerberis thunbergii Maria£5.75Stock 55Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' is an unusual upright compact barbarry with bright golden foliage. This is slow-growing deciduous berberis reaching 1... Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Green CarpetBerberis thunbergii Green Carpet£4.50Stock 52Berberis thunbergii Green Carpet is a dwarf barbarry with orange coloured foliage during Autumn. Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Pink QueenBerberis thunbergii Pink Queen£4.25Stock 18Berberis 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
Berberis thunbergii Rose GlowBerberis thunbergii Rose Glow£4.25Stock 0Out of stockBerberis 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 42Cornus 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 78Common 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 47This 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 36Pachysandra 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 43Pieris 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 81A 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 19Viburnum 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 67Viburnum 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 42A very decorative evergreen shrub blooming during winter into spring, the pink flower buds turn gradually to brilliant white as the season... Learn More
Weigela nana variegataWeigela Nana variegata£3.95Stock 28Weigela nana variegata is a beautiful compact, densely rounded deciduous shrub that’s extremely rewarding as it produces clusters of... Learn More
Weigela florida Foliis PurpureisWeigela florida Foliis Purpureis£3.95Stock 24Weigela 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 37A 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 54Franchet'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 80Cotoneaster 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 11This 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 44'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
Nandina domestica FirepowerBambou Nandina domestica£5.75Stock 39Also 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 japonica£37.95Stock 58This 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 7Berberis 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
Portuguese laurel Hedge x5 x 5Prunus Lusitanica angustifoliaSpecial Price £10.90 Regular Price £12.95Stock 14Prunus lusitanica angustifolia - Portuguese laurel - is a dense evergreen hedge with glossy green leaves. produces pretty creamy white upright... Learn More
Portuguese laurel Prunus lusitanicaPrunus Lusitanica angustifolia£4.25Stock 14Prunus lusitanica angustifolia - Portuguese laurel - is a dense evergreen hedge with glossy green leaves. produces pretty creamy white upright... Learn More
Berberis Rose Glow Hedge x 5 x 5Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow£32.95Stock 2Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' makes a statement with its brown reddish pink mottled foliage. The shrub blooms with yellow flowers during spring,... Learn More
Skimmia japonica Rubella 9 cm potSkimmia japonica 'Rubella'£6.25Stock 63We offer a lovely fiery red Skimmia japonica 'Rubella. This evergreen spring flowering shrub with aromatic foliage and fruits, which appear in... Learn More
Physocarpus opulifolius Little JokerPhysocarpus opulifolius LittleSpecial Price £5.00 Regular Price £6.25Stock 43Physocarpus 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 GaietySpecial Price £25.15 Regular Price £27.95Stock 1A 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
Standard Euonymus Emerald Gold 17 cm potEuonymus Emerald Gaiety£27.95Stock 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
Cornus amomum Blue Cloud 9 cm potCornus alba ElegantissimaSpecial Price £3.40 Regular Price £4.25Stock 81Cornus 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
Euonymus Harlequin 9 cm potEuonymus Harlequin£3.75Stock 81Euonymus Harlequin is an excellent evergreen ground covering variety. It has very attractive variegated leaves which are red tinged in winter. Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea Nana 9Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea£4.50Stock 45Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' blooms in the period June-July with small yellow flowers. Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' is very... Learn More
Euonymus Alatus compactus 9 cm potEuonymus alatus£4.75Stock 61Euonymus alatus compactus, 'cardinal's hat' is a small deciduous shrub with a beautiful compact spherical shape and striking square branches.... Learn More
Nandina domestica Obsessed 12 cm potBambou Nandina domestica£8.50Stock 19Nandina domestica Obsessed has beautiful bright red young leaves. Nandina domestica Obsessed produces new leaves all summer long. In winter the... Learn More
Berberis Royal Ruby 9 cmBerberis Royal Ruby£5.75Stock 73Berberis Royal Ruby is a slow-growing, very compact variety with warm red leaves. Berberis Royal Ruby is very hardy.... Learn More
Magnolia BettyMagnolia liliiflora Betty£5.50Stock 32Magnolia Betty produces large, tulip-shaped deep purple-pink flowers with white interiors on thorny branches in spring. The decorative bright green... Learn More
Magnolia Leonard MesselMagnolia loebneri Leonard Messel£5.50Stock 47These 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 AlexandrinaMagnolia soulangeana Alexandrina£5.50Stock 32Magnolia soulangeana Alexandrina will brighten up any garden. Beautiful, tulip-shaped white to pale pink-purple flowers appear in spring just... Learn More
Magnolia stellataMagnolia stellata£5.95Stock 21An 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£5.50Stock 25This 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£5.75Stock 19The 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
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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.
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.
