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.
Cornus alba Sibirica VariegataCornus alba 'Sibirica Variegata'£4.50Stock 32Originally 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
Magnolia BettyMagnolia liliiflora Betty£5.50Stock 100+Magnolia 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 Heaven ScentMagnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent£5.50Stock 58This 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£5.50Stock 97Magnolia 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 40An 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 71This 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 48The 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
Magnolia Liliflora NigraMagnolia liliiflora Nigra£5.50Stock 100+This eye-catching, pleasantly scented Magnolia liliiflora ‘Nigra’, also known as Black Lily Magnolia, blooms from a younger age than... Learn More
Berberis Flamingo 9 cmBerberis thunbergii FlamingoSpecial Price £10.35 Regular Price £12.95Stock 18Enhance 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
Standard Camellia TreeCamellia japonica£24.95Stock 19The 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 21This 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 39This 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 85This 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 13This 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 59By 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 10A 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 52Magnolias 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 72The 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 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
Magnolia Yellow RiverMagnolia denudata Yellow River£29.95Stock 4Yellow 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
Euonymus fortunei Emerald n GoldEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'Special Price £3.15 Regular Price £3.95Stock 2Emerald '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 Rose GlowBerberis thunbergii Rose Glow£4.25Stock 39Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' makes a statement with its brown reddish pink mottled foliage. The shrub blooms with yellow flowers during spring,... Learn More
Cornus sanguinea Midwinter FireCornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire£4.75Stock 46Common Dogwood Midwinter Fire is a lovely shrub with brilliant red, golden and orange colouring branches during all of winter. Learn More
Pachysandra terminalis Green CarpetPachysandra terminalis£3.50Stock 83Pachysandra 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 88Pieris 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 34A 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
Camellia TricolourCamellia Tricolour£32.95Stock 31A 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 20Franchet's Cotoneaster is a popular ornamental semi- evergreen shrub that produces masses of white flowers, covered with red, during the summer... Learn More
Nandina domestica FirepowerBambou Nandina domestica£5.75Stock 82Also 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 1This 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 Rose Glow Hedge x 5 x 5Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow£32.95Stock 6Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow' makes a statement with its brown reddish pink mottled foliage. The shrub blooms with yellow flowers during spring,... Learn More
Physocarpus opulifolius Little JokerPhysocarpus opulifolius LittleSpecial Price £5.00 Regular Price £6.25Stock 37Physocarpus 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 17A 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 79Cornus 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£4.75Stock 48Euonymus 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 36Nandina 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 20Berberis Royal Ruby is a slow-growing, very compact variety with warm red leaves. Berberis Royal Ruby is very hardy.... Learn More
Viburnum farreriViburnum plicatum£4.95Stock 83Viburnum farreri is an upright shrub with long, glossy green leaves. They bloom with panicle-shaped pink flower buds that open white. Sometimes... Learn More
Rhododendron Sappho 13 cmRhododendron Sappho£8.50Out of stockOut of stockThe 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
Standard Mahonia media Winter SunStandard Mahonia media Winter Sun£24.95Out of stockOut of stockThis flowering standard will provide you with year round interest, with its attractive glossy, dark green spiny foliage and fragrant spikes of... Learn More
Aucuba japonica CrotonifoliaAucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'£6.75Out of stockOut of stockAttractive dense rounded evergreen shrub with variegated glossy leathery leaves. It will provide you with interest all year round with its shiny... Learn More
Berberis Green ShrubBerberis thunbergii Green Ornament£9.95Out of stockOut of stockAdd 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 Orange Ice 9 cmBerberis Orange Ice£12.95Out of stockOut of stockTransform your garden with the vibrant Berberis Orange Ice 9 cm shrub from Gardens4you. Easy to grow and adds colorful beauty to your garden. Learn More
Berberis Pouw Wow 9 cm PotBerberis thunbergii Pouw WowSpecial Price £7.95 Regular Price £9.95Out of stockOut of stockAdd 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 Beauty£9.95Out of stockOut of stockAdd 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
Japanese Pieris Valley RosePieris japonica Little Frosty£19.95Out of stockOut of stockBeautiful Japanese Pieris Valley Rose with stunning color-changing flowers. Thrives in peaty soil and semi-shady spots. Order now from Gardens4you! Learn More
Pieris Taiwanensis 19 cm potPieris Taiwanensis£19.95Out of stockOut of stockBring elegance to your garden with Pieris Taiwanensis 19 cm pot. Beautiful white flowers, low maintenance, perfect for sunny and semi-shaded spots. 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.
