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Plants for Partial Shade

Plants for dappled or part-day shade — reliable choices for borders that get some, but not full, sun.

A-Z Plants

Alder Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Aloe Vera (Aloe vera)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Apple (Malus domestica)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)

12 June 2026A-Z Plants

Avens (Geum)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Bay (Laurus nobilis)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

17 June 2026A-Z Plants

Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Blueberry 'Duke'

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Blueberry 'Spartan'

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Borage (Borago officinalis)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

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Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)

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Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)

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Bramble (Rubus ulmifolius)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Broadleaf Dock (Rumex obtusifolius)

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Buddleia (Buddleja davidii)

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Bugle (Ajuga reptans)

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Burdock (Arctium minus)

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Calathea (Calathea makoyana)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Camellia (Camellia japonica)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

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Catmint (Nepeta)

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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

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Chickweed (Stellaria media)

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Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

10 June 2026A-Z Plants

Clematis (Clematis)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana)

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Common Hazel (Corylus avellana)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Common Mint (Mentha spicata)

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Common Rose (Rosa gallica)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

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Coral Bells (Heuchera)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)

18 June 2026A-Z Plants

Cowslip (Primula veris)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Crocosmia (Crocosmia crocosmiiflora)

18 June 2026A-Z Plants

Crocus (Crocus vernus)

18 June 2026A-Z Plants

Daffodil (Narcissus)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Daylily (Hemerocallis)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Dog Rose (Rosa rugosa)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Elder (Sambucus nigra)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

English Elm (Ulmus minor)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

English Oak (Quercus robur)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)

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Field Birch (Betula pubescens)

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Field Maple (Acer campestre)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

10 June 2026A-Z Plants

Fuchsia

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Hardy Geranium (Geranium)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Heather (Calluna vulgaris)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Hellebore (Helleborus)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Holly (Ilex aquifolium)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Honeysuckle 'Graham Thomas'

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Honeysuckle 'Serotina'

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Hosta

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

10 June 2026A-Z Plants

Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Lupin (Lupinus)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Michaelmas daisy (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

18 June 2026A-Z Plants

Mint (Mentha)

10 June 2026A-Z Plants

Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Pelargonium (Pelargonium x hortorum)

18 June 2026A-Z Plants

Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)

13 June 2026A-Z Plants

Pilea (Pilea peperomioides)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Plantain (Plantago major)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Poppy (Papaver)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Red Campion (Silene dioica)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum)

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Red Dead-nettle (Lamium purpureum)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rhododendron

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rhododendron arborescens

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rhododendron arboreum

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rhododendron calophytum

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rhododendron campylogynum

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rhododendron dauricum

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rose (Rosa)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia fulgida)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Rue (Ruta graveolens)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

10 June 2026A-Z Plants

Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

14 June 2026A-Z Plants

Speedwell (Veronica officinalis)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

18 June 2026A-Z Plants

Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Strawberry 'Hapil'

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Strawberry 'Rhapsody'

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus)

19 June 2026A-Z Plants

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Tulip (Tulipa)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana)

18 June 2026A-Z Plants

Weigela florida

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

White Bryony (Bryonia dioica)

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wisteria 'Amethyst'

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wisteria 'Prolific'

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)

11 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wood Anemone (Anemonoides nemorosa)

16 June 2026A-Z Plants

Woodrush (Luzula sylvatica)

21 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)

20 June 2026A-Z Plants

Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

Yew (Taxus baccata)

15 June 2026A-Z Plants

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

19 June 2026