Plant Collections
Curated lists of UK garden plants — by type, by growing conditions, and RHS award-winners. Every plant links to a full profile with growing guide and hardiness rating.
Award-Winning Plants for Full Sun
AGM-winning plants that thrive in a hot, sunny spot — dependable choices for the brightest borders.
29 plantsAward-Winning Plants for Shade
Every plant here holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and tolerates partial or full shade — reliable choices for the tricky darker corners of a garden.
70 plantsAward-Winning Plants (RHS AGM)
Every plant here holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit — the horticultural seal of approval for reliable, good-doing garden plants. A shortlist worth trusting.
18 plantsAward-Winning Shrubs
RHS Award of Garden Merit shrubs — structural, reliable backbone plants for any UK garden.
13 plantsClimbers
Climbing plants for walls, fences, pergolas and trellis, with support, aspect and pruning advice.
75 plantsPerennials
Hardy perennials that return year after year, with flowering times, position and care notes.
13 plantsPerennials for Clay Soil
Hard-working perennials that establish and spread happily in heavy clay, coming back stronger each year.
79 plantsPlants for Acid Soil
Acidic, ericaceous soils suit a distinctive palette of plants. These are happy where the pH sits below neutral.
35 plantsPlants for Chalky Soil
Shallow, alkaline chalk soils challenge many plants. These thrive on free-draining, lime-rich ground.
32 plantsPlants for Clay Soil
Heavy clay holds water and nutrients but bakes hard in summer and stays cold and wet in winter. These plants cope with those swings and establish well in clay gardens.
170 plantsPlants for Full Sun
Sun-loving plants for the brightest spots — shrubs, perennials and more that relish 6+ hours of direct sun.
144 plantsPlants for Partial Shade
Plants for dappled or part-day shade — reliable choices for borders that get some, but not full, sun.
40 plantsPlants for Sandy Soil
Free-draining sandy soils warm quickly but dry out and leach nutrients fast. These plants are adapted to lean, sharply drained conditions.
20 plantsPlants for Shade
Plants for full shade — foliage and flowers for the darker, north-facing corners of a garden.
45 plantsShrubs
Garden shrubs for UK gardens — evergreen, flowering and structural backbone plants, with planting, pruning and care for each.
44 plantsShrubs for Full Sun
Sun-loving shrubs give structure and a long season of interest in the brightest borders. These all relish a full-sun position.
34 plantsTrees
Trees for UK gardens — ornamental, native and fruiting, with size, position and care guidance to pick the right one.