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Shrubs for Shade
Brighten up the darker corners of your garden with our range of plants for shade. Specifically chosen for their ability to thrive in low-light conditions, these shrubs add structure, texture, and bursts of colour to challenging spaces.
From dappled shade beneath trees to fully shaded borders near walls and fences, our shade-tolerant shrubs make it easy to create a lush, vibrant garden. With evergreen options like Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' or Cherry Laurel that provide year-round coverage to flowering shrubs such as Viburnum tinus that spring to life in winter, you’ll find the perfect solution to transform shaded spots into a thriving green haven.
You can also find our patio-friendly shrubs here.
Why choose shrubs for shade?
- Thrives in low-light areas – These hardy shrubs adapt to dappled, partial, or full shade, ensuring every garden spot can flourish.
- Adds colour and texture – Brighten dark corners with flowering shrubs, lush foliage, and evergreen options.
- Ideal for challenging spaces – Perfect for planting under trees, near walls, or in shaded borders where other plants struggle.
- Low maintenance solutions – Shade-tolerant shrubs require minimal care to thrive in difficult conditions.
Popular shrubs for shaded gardens
- Cotoneaster franchetii – A hardy shrub with arching branches, silvery foliage, and small white flowers followed by bright berries. Perfect for shaded spots.
- Prunus Etna – Compact shrubs with dark glossy green foliage.
- Oleaster Hedge Plant – Offers dense, evergreen foliage with silvery undersides, adding texture and structure to shaded areas.
Explore our selection of evergreen plants for shade, or contact our team for personalised advice.