Plants for Shade
Make more of a sheltered border or shady corner with plants chosen for the conditions. Explore foliage, texture and flowers, then check whether each plant suits the shade and soil in your garden.

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Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub | Pieris japonica 'Little Heath' (2 Litre)
A compact evergreen pieris with cream-edged leaves and colourful young growth. Small white spring flowers may appear, although this variety is main...
View full detailsLily-of-the-Valley Shrub | Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire' (2 Litre)
Bright red new growth and hanging clusters of white spring flowers give this evergreen shrub a strong seasonal display.Plant it where the new growt...
View full detailsLily-of-the-Valley Shrub | Pieris japonica 'Polar Passion' (2 Litre)
Cream-edged evergreen foliage sets off clusters of deep pink to reddish pink bells in spring.Plant it where the new growth and hanging flower clust...
View full detailsLungwort 'Blue Ensign' | Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'
Clear blue spring flowers stand above dark green leaves in a compact clump. This lungwort is a useful early-season partner for hellebores and sprin...
View full detailsLungwort NOVA 'Cobalt' | Pulmonaria 'NOVA Cobalt' (2 Litre)
Deep cobalt-blue spring flowers contrast with plain, deep green leaves. This sturdy lungwort forms a low mound and is a useful choice for cool, moi...
View full detailsPieris 'Flaming Silver' 20-30cm Tall 2 Litre Pot
Pieris japonica ‘Flaming Silver’ is an ornamental evergreen shrub valued for its striking foliage and delicate, cascading flowers. New growth emerg...
View full detailsSkimmia jap. 'Beautiful' C3 10+ clusters
Skimmia japonica ‘Beautiful’ is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage, fragrant flower buds, and ornamental berries. This cultivar produ...
View full detailsSkimmia jap. 'Marlot' P13 10+ flowers
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Skimmia japonica ‘Marlot’ is an evergreen shrub prized for its compact habit, glossy foliage, and clusters of fragrant white flowers. Female plants...
View full detailsViburnum tinus 25-30cm Tall 2 Litre
Viburnum tinus is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense, glossy foliage and clusters of small, fragrant flowers that appear in late winter to ear...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Bowles's Variety' 2 Litre
Vinca minor 'Bowles's Variety' is a vigorous evergreen groundcover perennial with glossy dark green leaves and clear violet-blue flowers in spring....
View full detailsChoose shade planting for your own garden
A shaded space can vary from a bright border with a little morning sun to a darker area beneath trees. Before choosing plants, observe the light and check whether the soil tends to stay damp or dry. Compare individual plant requirements rather than treating every shady position as the same. Link shade planting with spring colour or a wider cottage garden scheme, and visit our qualified horticultural team in Clondalkin for help choosing the right combination.
Notice how much direct sun reaches the area and at what time of day.
Consider moisture and drainage as well as the amount of shade.
Compare leaf shapes, colours and seasonal features for a balanced display.
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Bring garden photos and measurements to our qualified horticultural team at Newlands Home & Garden Centre. We can help you compare plants and plan a combination suited to your space.
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