Shade-loving plants
Shade gives the opportunity to grow some beautiful foliage plants. Shade is 'woodland' for many plants, cooler, more serene. Dry shade can be problematic, few plants can manage bone-dry conditions. Remember to water, or install a small irrigation system.; There are various degrees of shade with differing light levels: ; Full shade: is where very little if any sun hits the plants at any time of the day. It's also referred to as "dense" shade. ; Part shade is where an area gets direct sunlight for around 3 to 6 hours a day and at other times of the day some shade. ; Top tip: As there is more light during winter when the trees have lost their leaves, plant spring bulbs for early colour.
Ferns for shade
116 plants
Flowers for shade (bulbs)
202 plants
Flowers for shade (perennials)
502 plants
Flowers for shade (shrubs)
573 plants
Full shade, dry soil
445 plants
Full shade, moist soil
535 plants
Grasses for shade
109 plants
Hostas for shade
135 plants
Part shade, dry soil
578 plants
Part shade, moist soil
553 plants
Roses for shade
188 plants
Trees for shade
112 plants
All plants (2411)
Helleborus x lemperii 'HGC Lisann'
Christmas rose
Helleborus x nigercors
Nigercors hellebore
Hemerocallis 'Edge Ahead'
Day lily
Hemerocallis 'Festival'
Day lily
Hemerocallis 'Little Gypsy Vagabond'
Day lily
Hemerocallis 'Little Wine Cup'
Day lily
Hemerocallis 'Luxury Lace'
Day lily
Hemerocallis 'Summer Wine'
Day lily
Hemerocallis 'Timeless Fire'
Day lily
Holcus mollis
Creeping soft grass, Velvet grass, Calf kill, Yorkshire fog, Dart grass, Salem grass
Hosta 'Antioch'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Blue Chip'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Blue Wedgewood'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Carol'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Formal Attire' (sieboldiana hybrid)
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Georgia Sweetheart'
Plantain lily
Hosta 'Gold Haze'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Golden Scepter'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Hydon Sunset'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Leather Sheen'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Morning Light'
Plantain lily, Funkia
Hosta 'Pandora's Box'
Miniature hosta
Hosta 'Rough Waters'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Sweet Susan'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Sweetie'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'True Blue'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta 'Vera Verde'
Plantain Iily, Funkia
Hosta tardiva
Nankai-Giboshi
Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Queen of the Pinks'
Spanish bluebell, Giant bluebell
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Bluebell, Wood hyacinth, Culverkeys, Ring-o-bells, Wood bells, English bluebell, British bluebell
Hydrangea arborescens Ruby Annabelle = 'Ncha3'
Smooth hydrangea
Hydrangea aspera subsp. sargentiana 'Goldrush'
Sargent's hydrangea, Rough leaved hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Atlantic'
Hortensia hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Baroque Angel'
Hortensia hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blauer Prinz'
Hortensia hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Harry's Pink Topper'
Hortensia hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hatfield Rose'
Hortensia hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hobella'
Common hydrangea, Large leaved hybrid hydrangea, Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Masja'
Hortensia hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Schadendorff's Pearl'
Hortensia hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Souvenir du Pres. Paul Doumer'
Hortensia hydrangea, Mophead hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla Black Steel Series
Common hydrangea, Large leaved hybrid hydrangea, Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata Magical Lime Sparkle = 'Bokralims'
Plumed hydrangea, Panicle hydrangea
Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska'
Holly (Female berrying form)
Ilex aquifolium 'Hascombensis'
Common holly, English holly, Hulver bush
Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia Aurea'
Common holly, English holly, Hulver bush
Ilex aquifolium 'Pyramidalis'
Self-fertile variety
Ilex aquifolium 'Silver Van Tol'
Self-fertile variety, Common holly