Plants for Shade
Plants for full shade — foliage and flowers for the darker, north-facing corners of a garden. The collection currently lists 20 published plants from the GardenWizz encyclopedia. The entries are matched to full shade. It helps UK gardeners compare practical choices for borders, beds, containers or difficult sites without changing the collection's underlying selection criteria. Each result links to a full encyclopedia entry with care, planting, pruning and seasonal guidance for British conditions. This introduction uses the same collection definition and live result count as the listing, so its scope stays aligned as approved plant records change.
Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
19 June 2026Grow Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsBoxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
14 June 2026Grow classic Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) for formal hedges and topiary. Learn to plant in well-drained soil, clip for dense shape, and prevent box blight.
A-Z PlantsCast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
19 June 2026Master Cast Iron Plant care with our guide. Learn how to water correctly, handle low light and avoid root rot.
A-Z PlantsCommon Camellia (Camellia japonica)
11 June 2026Discover Camellia japonica, the UK garden classic with stunning winter blooms. Expert care guide for perfect shrubs in your garden.
A-Z PlantsCommon Dog-Violet (Viola riviniana)
20 June 2026Grow Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsDalmatian Cranesbill (Geranium dalmaticum)
16 July 2026Geranium dalmaticum, the Dalmatian cranesbill, is a compact, mat-forming hardy geranium valued for aromatic foliage, soft pink summer flowers and warm autumn leaf colour. Its naturally low growth suits rock gardens, raised beds, gravel g…
A-Z PlantsDryopteris affinis
24 July 2026A stout, shuttlecock-shaped rosette of upright fronds dusted with golden scales can give a damp, shaded border a year-round backbone in UK gardens. Dryopteris affinis is one of the most reliable…
A-Z PlantsEnglish Ivy (Hedera helix)
14 June 2026Grow English Ivy, the UK's hardy evergreen climber. Thrives in deep shade on north walls. Needs pruning to control vigorous growth and prevent gutter damage.
A-Z PlantsFern (Dryopteris filix-mas)
15 June 2026Grow Dryopteris filix-mas in dry shade. This hardy UK native fern thrives in poor soil, needs little care and forms a striking crown.
A-Z PlantsFoxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
10 June 2026Grow Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsHellebore (Helleborus)
14 June 2026Grow hardy Hellebores in UK shade. Learn to prune old leaves, feed with compost and enjoy winter blooms from Christmas roses and Lenten rose hybrids.
A-Z PlantsLady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina)
3 August 2026UK gardeners wanting a native, deciduous shade fern for moist, sheltered borders and woodland edges.
A-Z PlantsLily Of The Valley (Convallaria majalis)
14 June 2026Grow Lily of the Valley for scented spring blooms. Learn planting depths, shade needs and safe care tips for this hardy UK perennial ground cover.
A-Z PlantsPeace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)
19 June 2026Peace lilies are elegant houseplants with glossy leaves and white blooms, happiest in bright indirect light with evenly moist compost.
A-Z PlantsPontic Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum)
18 June 2026Explore Rhododendron ponticum, a native invasive weed. Learn about its acid soil needs, frost risks and why sterile hybrids are safer for UK gardens today.
A-Z PlantsRock Crane's-Bill (Geranium macrorrhizum)
20 July 2026Geranium macrorrhizum is a tough, aromatic perennial ideal for UK groundcover. It offers pink blooms and dense foliage that thrive in shade or sun
A-Z PlantsSnake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)
19 June 2026Snake plants are resilient, architectural houseplants that tolerate low light and need very little water, making them ideal for beginners.
A-Z PlantsStinking Iris (Iris foetidissima)
26 June 2026Grow Stinking Iris (Iris foetidissima) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.
A-Z PlantsThick-Flowered Rhododendron (Rhododendron pachysanthum)
16 July 2026A compact, dome-shaped evergreen from the high mountains of Taiwan, Rhododendron pachysanthum is grown in British gardens chiefly for its handsome, year-round foliage rather than for any one spectacular season of bloom. Its new growth em…
A-Z PlantsTraveller's Joy (Clematis vitalba)
11 June 2026Discover how to grow Clematis, the versatile UK garden climber known as traveller's joy or virgin's bower. Perfect for walls and fences.
A-Z PlantsWild Garlic (Allium ursinum)
15 June 2026Grow wild garlic in damp shade for edible leaves and white flowers. Learn safe foraging tips to avoid toxic lookalikes and containment advice.
A-Z PlantsWoodrush (Luzula sylvatica)
21 June 2026Grow tough, evergreen woodrush in dry shade. This native perennial suppresses weeds and thrives under trees with minimal care.
A-Z PlantsYew (Taxus baccata)
15 June 2026Discover how to grow yew in UK gardens. Learn about planting, pruning for topiary and hedges, plus vital safety tips regarding its toxicity.
A-Z PlantsZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
19 June 2026ZZ plants are glossy, drought-tolerant houseplants that cope well with lower light and only need watering once their compost has dried.