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.
Magnolia Royal StarMagnolia stellata Royal Star£5.75 As low as £4.60Stock 59The 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
Weigela Bristol RubyWeigela x florida Bristol Ruby£3.95 As low as £3.16Stock 78Weigela Bristol Ruby is a beautiful bright red-flowering deciduous shrub that is extremely rewarding as it produces thousands of flowers during... Learn More
Euonymus fortunei Emerald n GoldEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'£3.95 As low as £3.16Stock 20Emerald '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
Magnolia soulangeana Heaven ScentMagnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent£5.50 As low as £4.40Stock 30This is a striking, deciduous shrub with an upright habit when young later spreading horizontally. The vase-shaped flowers are highly fragrant; the... Learn More
Magnolia soulangeana AlexandrinaMagnolia soulangeana Alexandrina£5.50 As low as £4.40Stock 11Magnolia soulangeana Alexandrina will brighten up any garden. Beautiful, tulip-shaped white to pale pink-purple flowers appear in spring just... Learn More
Standard Camellia TreeCamellia japonica£24.95 As low as £22.46Stock 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 PinkCamellia japonica ‘Bonomiana’£22.95 As low as £18.36Only 0 leftThis 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'£22.95 As low as £18.36Stock 57This showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as... Learn More
Physocarpus Diablo Chocolate TreePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'£5.75 As low as £4.60Only 8 leftBy 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
Magnolia SusanMagnolia Susan£22.95 As low as £18.36Stock 41Magnolias are also known as Fake Tulip trees because their fragrant flowers somewhat resemble tulips. This remarkable variety ‘Susan”... Learn More
Physocarpus Darts GoldPhysocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'£4.50 As low as £3.60Stock 17Dart'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£22.95Only 1 leftAlso 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 canadensisCornus canadensisSpecial Price £5.55 Regular Price £6.95Stock 42Dogwood Bunchberry, is a lovely ground covering shrubby plant with unique shaped pure white flowers Learn More
Cornus sanguinea Midwinter FireCornus sanguinea Midwinter FireSpecial Price £3.80 Regular Price £4.75Stock 100+Common 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'Special Price £3.15 Regular Price £3.95Stock 55Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a lovely bushy variegated evergreen shrub with rounded foliage. The shrub creates a lovely backdrop in the... Learn More
Viburnum bodnantese Charles LamontViburnum bodnantese£4.75 As low as £3.80Only 3 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
Viburnum davidiiViburnum Davidii£4.95 As low as £3.96Stock 19Viburnum 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 opulusStock 70Viburnum opulus Compactum is a very decorative deciduous shrub, blooming mid-spring with huge flat-topped flowers, which turn gradually to... Learn More
Camellia TricolourCamellia Tricolour£32.95 As low as £26.36Stock 23A 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 franchetiiSpecial Price £3.15 Regular Price £3.95Stock 63Franchet'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£4.25 As low as £3.40Stock 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
Cornus Alba ElegantissimaCornus alba Elegantissima£4.50 As low as £3.60Only 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
Cornus sericea KelseyiCornus sericea KelseyiSpecial Price £3.15 Regular Price £3.95Stock 49Cornus 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£37.95 As low as £30.36Stock 30This 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 White 15 cm potCamellia japonica£39.95 As low as £31.96Stock 12This showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Ideal for tubs, borders or as... Learn More
- Camellia japonica Pink P15Camellia japonica£36.95 As low as £29.56Stock 26This Camellia Japonica Pink is a very popular Camellia. This showy evergreen Camellia produces spectacular large pink sweetly scented blooms early... Learn More
Standard Euonymus Emerald GaietyEuonymus Emerald Gaiety£27.95Only 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
Standard Euonymus Emerald Gold 17 cm potEuonymus Emerald Gaiety£27.95Stock 22Standard 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 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
Euonymus Alatus compactus 9 cm potEuonymus alatus£4.75 As low as £3.80Stock 58Euonymus 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£8.50 As low as £6.80Stock 15Nandina domestica Obsessed has beautiful bright red young leaves. Nandina domestica Obsessed produces new leaves all summer long. In winter the... Learn More
Standard Mahonia media Winter SunStandard Mahonia media Winter Sun£24.95Only 7 leftThis flowering standard will provide you with year round interest, with its attractive glossy, dark green spiny foliage and fragrant spikes of... Learn More
Magnolia BettyMagnolia liliiflora Betty£5.50 As low as £4.40Only 10 leftMagnolia 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 MesselSpecial Price £4.40 Regular Price £5.50Stock 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
Magnolia stellataMagnolia stellata£5.95 As low as £4.76Stock 38An 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£5.50 As low as £4.40Stock 38This 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
Aucuba japonica CrotonifoliaAucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'£6.75 As low as £5.40Stock 36Attractive dense rounded evergreen shrub with variegated glossy leathery leaves. It will provide you with interest all year round with its shiny... Learn More
Magnolia Liliflora NigraMagnolia liliiflora Nigra£5.50 As low as £4.40Stock 78This eye-catching, pleasantly scented Magnolia liliiflora ‘Nigra’, also known as Black Lily Magnolia, blooms from a younger age than... Learn More
Berberis CarmenBerberis thunbergii CarmenSpecial Price £7.95 Regular Price £9.95Stock 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
Berberis Flamingo 9 cmBerberis thunbergii FlamingoSpecial Price £10.35 Regular Price £12.95Stock 61Enhance your garden with the vibrant Berberis Flamingo 9 cm plant from Gardens4you. Easy to grow, winter hardy, and adds a pop of color to any garden. Learn More
Berberis Green ShrubBerberis thunbergii Green OrnamentSpecial Price £7.95 Regular Price £9.95Stock 54Add 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
Berberis Pouw Wow 9 cm PotBerberis thunbergii Pouw WowSpecial Price £7.95 Regular Price £9.95Stock 38Add 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
Berberis thunbergii Silver BeautyBerberis thunbergii Silver BeautySpecial Price £7.95 Regular Price £9.95Stock 64Add a touch of color to your garden with the Berberis thunbergii Silver Beauty potted plant. Easy to grow in well-draining soil, this plant features vibrant two-tone leaves and bright yellow flowers. Learn More
Camellia Spring FestivalCamellia cuspidata Spring Festival£22.95 As low as £18.36Stock 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
Weigela florida Foliis PurpureisWeigela florida Foliis Purpureis£3.95 As low as £3.16Out of stockOut of stockWeigela florida Foliis Purpureis is a beautiful deciduous shrub that is extremely rewarding as it produces thousands of funnel-shaped, rosy-pink... Learn More
Camellia japonica red 9cmCamellia japonica ‘Lady Campbell’£22.95 As low as £18.36Out of stockOut of stockThis 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 collection pink/red/white£34.95Out of stockOut of stockThis showy evergreen Camellia collection produces spectacular large ruby red, pink and elegant white sweetly scented blooms early in the year. Learn More
Berberis thunbergii Hedge x 10Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea£18.95 As low as £15.16Out of stockOut of stockThe deep reddish-brown thorny branches of this Berberis make an attractive but impenetrable hedge. They produce dainty straw coloured flowers is... 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.
