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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Crested Hart's Tongue Fern | Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristata' (2 Litre)
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Glossy, strap-shaped green fronds finish in crested, divided tips, giving this evergreen fern its distinctive appearance. It is a useful choice for...
View full detailsCyrtomium Fortunei | Fortune's Cyrtomium
Cyrtomium fortunei, commonly known as Fortune's Cyrtomium or Holly Fern, is a graceful evergreen fern highly valued for its glossy, leathery fronds...
View full detailsDicksonia antartica Tree Fern 4 Ft Stem
Dicksonia antartica tree fern is one of the largest and easiest of the tree ferns that do well in Irish climate. They are a stunning fern with fron...
View full detailsDryopteris filix-mas - Male Fern
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Dryopteris filix-mas, commonly known as the male fern, is a deciduous fern that is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It features fronds that can ...
View full detailsDryopteris sieboldii 2L
Dryopteris sieboldii, commonly known as Siebold's wood fern, is a unique and attractive fern species known for its distinct foliage and robust natu...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei Emerald 'n' Gold' (2 Litre)
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' is a standout evergreen shrub with its vibrant, variegated foliage. The leaves display a golden-yellow margi...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety 2L
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Emerald Gaiety' is a small, bushy evergreen shrub, but climbing if planted against a wall. Leaves rounded, with an irregular white margin, tinged p...
View full detailsFragrant Sweet Box | Sarcococca confusa (2 Litre)
Small creamy-white winter flowers release a strong sweet fragrance above glossy evergreen leaves. Plant near a path or doorway to enjoy the scent.C...
View full detailsFragrant Sweet Box | Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' (2 Litre)
A compact evergreen sweet box with strongly scented white winter flowers opening from reddish buds. A good choice beside a shaded entrance.Choose t...
View full detailsGolden Privet Hedging | Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum- 2 Litre 30-40cm
Golden Privet. This vigorous, oval leaf golden privet makes a crisp, pollution-tolerant hedge for an urban or surburban site. The small, oval, brig...
View full detailsGreater Periwinkle | Vinca major (2 Litre)
Large glossy evergreen leaves and violet-blue spring flowers make greater periwinkle useful for covering substantial areas beneath shrubs. It is mo...
View full detailsGriselinia Littoralis (60-80cm | 2 Litre)
Griselinia Littoralis, commonly known as New Zealand broadleaf, is an excellent choice for garden enthusiasts seeking an attractive and v...
View full detailsHedera Helix Goldchild Ivy
Goldchild is a medium-sized evergreen climber with light green young leaves broadly margined with bright yellow; the older leaves grey-green edged ...
View full detailsHellebore 'Angel Glow' | Helleborus 'Angel Glow' (2 Litre)
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Soft pink buds open into pale pink and cream flowers, which age to deeper pink and green. Set above attractive evergreen foliage, the long-lasting ...
View full detailsHellebore 'Pirouette' | Helleborus × ericsmithii 'Pirouette' (2 Litre)
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Pale pink flowers held on darker stems bring quiet colour to the late winter garden. The blooms deepen as they age above leathery green foliage, ma...
View full detailsHellebore 'Winterbells' | Helleborus × sahinii 'Winterbells' (2 Litre)
Clusters of nodding bell-shaped flowers open greenish cream with pink-flushed backs and fade to green. Deeply divided evergreen foliage makes a han...
View full detailsHellebore Frostkiss 'Glenda's Gloss' | Helleborus 'Glenda's Gloss' (2 Litre)
White flowers edged in violet-purple rise above dark green, silver-marbled leaves. Pink and green tones appear as the blooms mature, giving this Fr...
View full detailsHellebore Frostkiss 'Vibey Velvet' | Helleborus 'Vibey Velvet' (2 Litre)
Upright, rich magenta flowers give this Frostkiss hellebore a bold winter display. Its clumping habit and attractive foliage make it useful in shel...
View full detailsHolly 'Alaska' | Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska'
Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' is a compact evergreen holly with glossy, dark green spiny leaves and a naturally dense habit. Small white spring flowers ...
View full detailsHolly 'Silver Queen' | Ilex aquifolium 'Silver Queen'
Ilex aquifolium 'Silver Queen' is a handsome evergreen holly with glossy dark green leaves edged in creamy white. Despite its name, this is a male ...
View full detailsHosta 'Coast to Coast' 3 Litre
Hosta 'Coast to Coast' is a beautiful perennial that features bold, heart-shaped leaves with a striking contrast of dark green margins and pale yel...
View full detailsHosta 'Frances Williams' (3 Litre)
Hosta 'Frances Williams' is a popular and striking perennial plant that brings a touch of elegance and beauty to garden landscapes. This variety of...
View full detailsHosta 'Gold Standard'
Hosta 'Gold Standard' is a popular cultivar of hosta known for its striking foliage. The large leaves are a bright golden-yellow color with dark gr...
View full detailsHosta 'Stained Glass' 2 Litre
Hosta 'Stained Glass' is a stunning, award-winning variety known for its vibrant foliage and fragrant flowers. Its large, heart-shaped leaves displ...
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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