Many gardens have shady areas, where sun-loving plants simply won’t thrive. The good news is that there are plenty of plants that can tolerate or even prefer a shaded or partially shaded position, including many woodland plants.
Loved for their striking winter beauty, hellebores will survive the coldest of weather, poking their heads up above the snow. Perfect for planting in shady borders and containers or underneath trees and shrubs.
£21-£40
Save £21 and buy 3 x 9cm pots for £21, or save £86 and buy 9 x 9cm pots for £40
Among the world’s oldest plant species, mature tree ferns make a striking statement, bringing a touch of drama to any shaded garden. They look especially stunning when paired with other ferns and woodland plants or incorporated into an exotic planting scheme.
This trio of blooms brings you generous, scented flowers from March to May, with fascinating crinkled foliage retained all year round. The Abundant Primula Barnhaven Collection is ideal for pots, baskets and borders - where their stylish and sophisticated tones are sure to be noticed.
Brighten up the shady spots in your garden with these gorgeous candelabra primulas. From late spring to midsummer they’ll produce bright, cheerful blooms arranged in several tiers, opening in succession for a long-lasting display. Candelabra primulas are perfect for planting in damp, shady borders, pond margins, woodland areas and containers.
This Decorative Hosta Collection features three hardy perennials— Hosta ‘Frances Williams’, Hosta ‘Marmalade on Toast’, and Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’—known for their varied foliage and summer flower spikes, perfect for light shade and providing fresh, colourful foliage from spring to autumn.
£0£29.97
*Just pay £5.95 postage. Supplied as 3 x jumbo plug plants (1 of each variety)
