Shade Loving Plants

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Please remember that most plants are dormant in Autumn/Winter so your order may have no leaves until Spring.

30cm tall Holly bush - Ilex aquifolium

Holly is a classic evergreen with glossy, spiny leaves that provide year-round structure and interest. In autumn and winter, plants produce bright red berries loved by birds, making it a vital source of food and shelter for wildlife. Hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for hedging or festive flair, holly is a beautiful addition to wildlife-friendly or traditional gardens alike.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 50 in stock

Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)

Ferns thrive in shade or dappled light, making them ideal for tricky, low-sun areas where other plants may struggle. Hardy and low-maintenance, this perennial returns year after year with little fuss. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from a layer of mulch to keep roots cool. Whether planted under trees, along a path, or in a container, a fern adds a touch of wild serenity and natural charm to any space.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 40 in stock

Pack of 3: Creeping Sedum - Dragons blood or Sedum spurium- Fuldaglut

A tough, low-growing ground cover with rich red-tinged foliage that deepens in colour through the season. In summer, it bursts into vibrant pink-red star-shaped flowers, loved by pollinators. Perfect for rockeries, borders, or containers—drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soil.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 20 in stock

Weeping willow tree - Salix babylonica

Weeping Willow is a fast-growing tree with elegant, arching branches that create a graceful, cascading silhouette. Great for damp ground. In spring, fluffy catkins appear on bare branches.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 19 in stock

70cm tall Holly bush - Ilex aquifolium

Holly is a classic evergreen with glossy, spiny leaves that provide year-round structure and interest. In autumn and winter, plants produce bright red berries loved by birds, making it a vital source of food and shelter for wildlife. Hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for hedging or festive flair, holly is a beautiful addition to wildlife-friendly or traditional gardens alike.

Price: £12.00

Stock: 17 in stock

1.4 metre tall Holly bush - Ilex aquifolium

Holly is a classic evergreen with glossy, spiny leaves that provide year-round structure and interest. In autumn and winter, plants produce bright red berries loved by birds, making it a vital source of food and shelter for wildlife. Hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for hedging or festive flair, holly is a beautiful addition to wildlife-friendly or traditional gardens alike.

Price: £30.00

Stock: 9 in stock

Carex pendula (Sedge)

Fast growing, easy to care for plants, ideal for damp soils.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 7 in stock

Pack of 3 Honeysuckle plants- yellow

A vigorous, evergreen climber with fragrant, creamy-white flowers that turn yellow as they age. Loved by pollinators and ideal for covering fences or trellises.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 7 in stock

Cineraria maritima Silver Dust

Senecio cineraria 'Silver Dust' is a hardy evergreen perennial prized for its striking silvery foliage that adds contrast and texture to borders, containers, and coastal gardens. The fuzzy, silver leaves are covered in fine hairs that help trap moisture, making this plant impressively drought-tolerant once established. Low-maintenance and highly decorative, it holds its shape beautifully year-round and pairs well with both vibrant flowers and other foliage plants.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 5 in stock

Purple-top Vervain (Verbena bonariensis/ Verbena officinalis)

A hardy perennial valued for its tall, airy stems topped with clusters of purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to autumn. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it ideal for wildlife-friendly or cottage-style gardens. The plant is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and adds height and structure to borders, mixed plantings, or naturalised areas.

Price: £5.00

Stock: 5 in stock

Alchemilla mollis

A hardy, clump-forming perennial valued for its rounded, soft, hairy leaves and sprays of small yellow-green flowers that appear in early to mid-summer. The foliage retains water droplets, making it visually distinctive after rain. It spreads steadily to form ground cover and tolerates a wide range of conditions, including partial shade and heavier soils.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 4 in stock

Dahlia Mignon Deep Magenta

Dahlia Mignon is a charming, compact variety known for its single, daisy-like blooms with vibrant petals and a sunny yellow centre. Perfect for pots, borders, and cut flower gardens. Its tidy size and long flowering season make it ideal for smaller spaces or balcony gardens. Store in a frost-free area over winter.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 4 in stock

Fox and cubs (Pilosella aurantiaca)

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Price: £6.00

Stock: 4 in stock

Pack of 3: Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea)

A tall, slender perennial with spikes of small, tubular purple flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and the plant is low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Its airy growth habit makes it ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of colour to naturalistic or cottage-style gardens.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 4 in stock

Pack of 3: White Toadflax (Linaria purpurea)

A tall, slender perennial with spikes of small, tubular flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and the plant is low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Its airy growth habit makes it ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of colour to naturalistic or cottage-style gardens.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 4 in stock

Aloe vera house plant

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Price: £6.00

Stock: 3 in stock

Climbing Clematis - Pink (Montana Odorata)

A hardy and vigorous climber, clematis adds vertical beauty to any garden. Montana Odorata provides soft pink flowers and a sweet fragrance in spring. These deciduous perennials are easy to train over fences or arches. Fast-growing yet long-lived, they return year after year. Once established, they need little attention beyond pruning. Ideal for pollinators and perfect for softening structures with lush seasonal colour.

Price: £8.00

Stock: 2 in stock

Climbing Clematis - Purple (Polish Spirit)

A hardy and vigorous climber, clematis adds vertical beauty to any garden. Polish Spirit offers rich purple blooms all summer into autumn. Easy to train over fences or arches. Fast-growing yet long-lived, they return year after year. Once established, they need little attention beyond pruning. Ideal for pollinators and perfect for softening structures with lush seasonal colour.

Price: £8.00

Stock: 2 in stock

Eastern redbud tree (Cercis canadensis)

A small deciduous tree valued for its striking early-spring display of deep pink to magenta flowers, which appear in clusters along bare branches before the leaves emerge. It's hardy in most UK gardens (down to approx. -15°C) and typically grows to 5-8m tall, forming a graceful, spreading shape. Heart-shaped green leaves follow the flowers, turning golden yellow in autumn. Cercis canadensis thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. This tree is especially attractive to pollinators and provides year-round interest, from vibrant spring blooms to autumn colour.

Price: £8.00

Stock: 2 in stock

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)

A majestic deciduous tree with large, palmate leaves and tall, candle-like spikes of white flowers in spring, followed by glossy conkers in spiky shells come autumn. Horse Chestnut is ideal for large gardens or parkland settings, providing shade, seasonal interest, and habitat for wildlife.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 2 in stock

Red valerian (Centranthus ruber)

A long-flowering perennial with clusters of deep pink-red blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and moths from late spring to autumn. Drought-tolerant and happy in poor, rocky soil, Red Valerian is perfect for wildflower gardens, borders, and dry walls.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 2 in stock

Sycamore Tree - Acer pseudoplatanus

A fast-growing, hardy tree with broad, maple-like leaves and distinctive winged seeds in autumn. Ideal for creating shade, shelter, or wildlife habitat, sycamore supports a wide range of insects and birds. Great for larger gardens or natural woodland settings.

Price: £5.00

Stock: 2 in stock

Yellow welsh poppy (Papaver cambricum)

A cheerful perennial with delicate yellow blooms that sway in the breeze. Perfect for brightening shady corners, wildflower patches, or cottage-style gardens.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 2 in stock

Eriophorum angustifolium - Cottongrass

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Price: £6.00

Stock: 1 in stock

Golden Bamboo plant (Phyllostachys aurea)

A striking evergreen bamboo ideal for hedging, screening, or adding an architectural touch to gardens. Produces tall, upright canes with a subtle golden hue and dense green foliage, creating a lush and elegant look year-round. This running bamboo spreads vigorously, so it's perfect for creating a natural privacy barrier, or can be kept contained in pots or with a root barrier if you prefer a more controlled display.

Price: £12.00

Stock: 1 in stock

Ivy - Hedera Helix

Fast growing, evergreen plant

Price: £6.00

Stock: 1 in stock

Photinia Red Robin

Great for providing privacy, low maintenance and fast growing.

Price: £6.00

Stock: 1 in stock

Snake plant (house plant)

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Price: £6.00

Stock: 1 in stock

Autumn Flowering Heather Red Fred (Calluna vulgaris)

Brilliant red growth in the Spring and lilac pink flowers in Summer

Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Cherry laurel

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Chrysanthemum

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Euphorbia Characias Glacier Blue

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Foxglove (Digitalis)

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Heuchera

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Indian laurel

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Lupine

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Primrose

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Silver birch (Betula pendula)

Silver Birch is a graceful native tree with striking white bark and light, airy foliage that dances in the breeze. It’s perfect for adding height and movement to your garden, while supporting hundreds of insect species and birds. Fast-growing and tolerant of poor soils, it’s a beautiful and wildlife-friendly choice for any naturalistic or woodland-style planting.

Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

Weeping Birch (Youngii)

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock

White willow (Salix Alba)

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Price: £6.00

Stock: Out of stock