General
Shade Loving Plants
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Japanese Aralia (Fatsia japonica)
£5.00
A bold, architectural evergreen shrub with large glossy, hand-shaped leaves. Thrives in shade and copes well with pollution and neglect.
20 in stock
Silver birch (Betula pendula)
£6.00
Silver Birch is a graceful native tree with striking white bark and light, airy foliage that dances in the breeze. It’s perfect for adding height and movement to your garden, while supporting hundreds of insect species and birds. Fast-growing and tolerant of poor soils, it’s a beautiful and wildlife-friendly choice for any naturalistic or woodland-style planting.
8 in stock
Cardinal Flower - Queen Victoria (Lobelia fulgens)
£6.00
A dramatic moisture-loving perennial with deep bronze-purple foliage and spikes of vivid scarlet flowers, adored by pollinators.
5 in stock
Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)
£6.00
Ferns thrive in shade or dappled light, making them ideal for tricky, low-sun areas where other plants may struggle. Hardy and low-maintenance, this perennial returns year after year with little fuss. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from a layer of mulch to keep roots cool. Whether planted under trees, along a path, or in a container, a fern adds a touch of wild serenity and natural charm to any space.
5 in stock
Foxglove - Pam's Choice (Digitalis purpurea)
£6.00
A striking foxglove selection with tall spires of large white flowers marked with deep maroon throats. Thrives in part shade and self-seeds readily in a woodland setting.
5 in stock
30cm tall Holly bush (Ilex aquifolium)
£8.00
Holly is a classic evergreen with glossy, spiny leaves that provide year-round structure and interest. In autumn and winter, plants produce bright red berries loved by birds, making it a vital source of food and shelter for wildlife. Hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for hedging or festive flair, holly is a beautiful addition to wildlife-friendly or traditional gardens alike.
4 in stock
Alchemilla mollis
£6.00
A hardy, clump-forming perennial valued for its rounded, soft, hairy leaves and sprays of small yellow-green flowers that appear in early to mid-summer. The foliage retains water droplets, making it visually distinctive after rain. It spreads steadily to form ground cover and tolerates a wide range of conditions, including partial shade and heavier soils.
4 in stock
Cineraria maritima Silver Dust
£6.00
Senecio cineraria 'Silver Dust' is a hardy evergreen perennial prized for its striking silvery foliage that adds contrast and texture to borders, containers, and coastal gardens. The fuzzy, silver leaves are covered in fine hairs that help trap moisture, making this plant impressively drought-tolerant once established. Low-maintenance and highly decorative, it holds its shape beautifully year-round and pairs well with both vibrant flowers and other foliage plants.
4 in stock
Dahlia Mignon Deep Magenta / sold as tubers in autumn-winter
£4.00
Dahlia Mignon is a charming, compact variety known for its single, daisy-like blooms with vibrant petals and a sunny yellow centre. Perfect for pots, borders, and cut flower gardens. Its tidy size and long flowering season make it ideal for smaller spaces or balcony gardens. Store in a frost-free area over winter.
4 in stock
Fox and cubs (Pilosella aurantiaca)
£6.00
A charming, low-growing perennial valued for its vivid orange-red flowers and long flowering season. Blooming from late spring through summer, the bright daisy-like blooms are held above mats of softly hairy, grey-green foliage, creating a striking display in rockeries, gravel gardens, and sunny borders.
4 in stock
Aloe vera house plant
£6.00
A classic succulent houseplant with thick, spiky leaves full of soothing gel, long valued for easing minor burns and skin irritations. Easy-going and happy on a bright windowsill with minimal watering.
3 in stock
Eastern redbud tree (Cercis canadensis)
£8.00
A small deciduous tree valued for its striking early-spring display of deep pink to magenta flowers, which appear in clusters along bare branches before the leaves emerge. It's hardy in most UK gardens (down to approx. -15°C) and typically grows to 5-8m tall, forming a graceful, spreading shape. Heart-shaped green leaves follow the flowers, turning golden yellow in autumn. Cercis canadensis thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. This tree is especially attractive to pollinators and provides year-round interest, from vibrant spring blooms to autumn colour.
3 in stock
Red valerian (Centranthus ruber)
£6.00
A long-flowering perennial with clusters of deep pink-red blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and moths from late spring to autumn. Drought-tolerant and happy in poor, rocky soil, Red Valerian is perfect for wildflower gardens, borders, and dry walls.
3 in stock
Cherry laurel
£6.00
A dense, glossy-leaved evergreen shrub, ideal for hedging or screening in a shady spot. Fast-growing and reliably tough, holding its colour and structure all year round.
2 in stock
Pack of 3: Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea)
£10.00
A tall, slender perennial with spikes of small, tubular purple flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and the plant is low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Its airy growth habit makes it ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of colour to naturalistic or cottage-style gardens.
2 in stock
Purple-top Vervain (Verbena bonariensis/ Verbena officinalis)
£5.00
A hardy perennial valued for its tall, airy stems topped with clusters of purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to autumn. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it ideal for wildlife-friendly or cottage-style gardens. The plant is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and adds height and structure to borders, mixed plantings, or naturalised areas.
2 in stock
Sycamore Tree (Acer pseudoplatanus)
£5.00
A fast-growing, hardy tree with broad, maple-like leaves and distinctive winged seeds in autumn. Ideal for creating shade, shelter, or wildlife habitat, sycamore supports a wide range of insects and birds. Great for larger gardens or natural woodland settings.
2 in stock
White willow (Salix Alba)
£6.00
A fast-growing native tree with slender silvery-grey leaves that shimmer in the breeze. Long valued for its bark, historically used as a traditional remedy, and for its useful, pliable wood.
2 in stock
1.4 metre tall Holly bush (Ilex aquifolium)
£35.00
Holly is a classic evergreen with glossy, spiny leaves that provide year-round structure and interest. In autumn and winter, plants produce bright red berries loved by birds, making it a vital source of food and shelter for wildlife. Hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for hedging or festive flair, holly is a beautiful addition to wildlife-friendly or traditional gardens alike.
1 in stock
40cm tall Weeping willow tree (Salix babylonica)
£6.00
Weeping Willow is a fast-growing tree with elegant, arching branches that create a graceful, cascading silhouette. Great for damp ground. In spring, fluffy catkins appear on bare branches.
1 in stock
70cm tall Holly bush (Ilex aquifolium)
£16.00
Holly is a classic evergreen with glossy, spiny leaves that provide year-round structure and interest. In autumn and winter, plants produce bright red berries loved by birds, making it a vital source of food and shelter for wildlife. Hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for hedging or festive flair, holly is a beautiful addition to wildlife-friendly or traditional gardens alike.
1 in stock
Coral bells (Heuchera) Berry Smoothie
£6.00
A striking evergreen perennial prized for its large, ruffled foliage in vibrant shades of rose pink, magenta, and purple. The colour intensifies and changes subtly throughout the seasons, providing exceptional year-round interest and making it a standout feature in borders, containers, and woodland-style plantings.
1 in stock
Eriophorum angustifolium (Cottongrass)
£6.00
A distinctive native perennial of bogs, fens, and damp meadows, prized for its silky white seed heads that create the appearance of soft cotton drifting above the foliage. Appearing from late spring into summer, these fluffy tufts provide striking texture and movement, making cottongrass one of the most recognisable plants of wetland habitats.
Hardy, low maintenance, and highly ornamental, cottongrass is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to create authentic wetland planting with exceptional texture and seasonal interest.
1 in stock
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
£6.00
A beloved cottage garden shrub, treasured for its intensely fragrant spring blossom in shades of lilac, pink, and white. A plant steeped in nostalgia, often passed down between gardens and generations.
1 in stock
Pack of 3 Honeysuckle plants- yellow
£10.00
A vigorous, evergreen climber with fragrant, creamy-white flowers that turn yellow as they age. Loved by pollinators and ideal for covering fences or trellises.
1 in stock
Pack of 3: Creeping Sedum - Dragons blood or Sedum spurium- Fuldaglut
£6.00
A tough, low-growing ground cover with rich red-tinged foliage that deepens in colour through the season. In summer, it bursts into vibrant pink-red star-shaped flowers, loved by pollinators. Perfect for rockeries, borders, or containers—drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soil.
1 in stock
Pack of 3: White Toadflax (Linaria purpurea)
£6.00
A tall, slender perennial with spikes of small, tubular flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and the plant is low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Its airy growth habit makes it ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of colour to naturalistic or cottage-style gardens.
1 in stock
Snake plant (house plant)
£6.00
An almost indestructible houseplant with stiff, upright, sword-like leaves patterned in deep green. Thrives on neglect, tolerates low light, and is one of the easiest plants to keep alive indoors.
1 in stock
Woodland Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
£5.00
A hardy native perennial found in woodland edges, hedgerows, and shaded, damp areas. It produces upright, square stems with paired, toothed green leaves and typically grows to around 60–120 cm in height. A useful plant for shaded wildlife gardens, it provides structure, seasonal interest, and strong ecological value in low-maintenance naturalistic planting schemes.
1 in stock
60cm tall Weeping willow tree (Salix babylonica)
£10.00
Weeping Willow is a fast-growing tree with elegant, arching branches that create a graceful, cascading silhouette. Great for damp ground. In spring, fluffy catkins appear on bare branches.
Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'
£5.00
A fast-spreading native ground cover with glossy, deep purple foliage and spikes of blue flowers in late spring, much loved by early bees. Thrives in damp shade where little else will spread so readily.
Autumn Flowering Heather Red Fred (Calluna vulgaris)
£6.00
Brilliant red growth in the Spring and lilac pink flowers in Summer
Black Medick (Medicago lupulina)
£5.00
As a nitrogen-fixing plant, black medick improves soil fertility by supporting beneficial soil bacteria, making it valuable in meadow mixes, green manures, and regenerative planting systems.
The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators, providing a useful nectar source throughout its long flowering period. After flowering, it produces small black coiled seed pods, which give the plant its common name.
Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi)
£10.00
A striking ornamental Physalis grown for its vivid orange, papery lantern-shaped seed pods that appear in autumn - wonderful for drying and display, far more than for eating. Easy-going and happy in a sunny spot with moderate watering.
Chocolate vine (Akebia Quinata)
£6.00
A vigorous, semi-evergreen climbing plant grown for its attractive foliage, unusual flowers, and rapid growth. In spring, it produces clusters of deep purple-maroon blooms with a subtle fragrance often compared to chocolate or vanilla, giving rise to its common name.
Climbing Clematis - Pink (Montana Odorata)
£8.00
A hardy and vigorous climber, clematis adds vertical beauty to any garden. Montana Odorata provides soft pink flowers and a sweet fragrance in spring. These deciduous perennials are easy to train over fences or arches. Fast-growing yet long-lived, they return year after year. Once established, they need little attention beyond pruning. Ideal for pollinators and perfect for softening structures with lush seasonal colour.
Climbing Clematis - Purple (Polish Spirit)
£8.00
A hardy and vigorous climber, clematis adds vertical beauty to any garden. Polish Spirit offers rich purple blooms all summer into autumn. Easy to train over fences or arches. Fast-growing yet long-lived, they return year after year. Once established, they need little attention beyond pruning. Ideal for pollinators and perfect for softening structures with lush seasonal colour.
Dwarf Formosa Lily (Lilium formosanum var. pricei)
£6.00
A compact, free-flowering form of the Formosa lily, bearing trumpet-shaped, fragrant white flowers flushed with purple.
Euphorbia Characias Glacier Blue
£6.00
An evergreen spurge with striking blue-grey foliage and acid-green flower bracts held on upright stems through spring. Architectural, drought-tolerant once established, and strikingly different from the usual border fare.
Foxglove (Digitalis)
£6.00
Known for its upright spikes of tubular, bell-shaped flowers. Blooming in early to mid-summer, it typically produces shades of purple, pink, white, or speckled forms depending on variation.
It grows best in partial shade but will also tolerate full sun in cooler or moist conditions. Foxglove prefers well-drained soil and will often self-seed freely once established, allowing it to naturalise in suitable garden areas such as woodland edges, cottage gardens, and informal borders.
The plant is highly attractive to bees, especially bumblebees, which are well adapted to access its deep flowers.
Golden Bamboo plant (Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis)
£10.00
A striking evergreen bamboo ideal for hedging, screening, or adding an architectural touch to gardens. Produces tall, upright canes with a subtle golden hue and dense green foliage, creating a lush and elegant look year-round. This running bamboo spreads vigorously, so it's perfect for creating a natural privacy barrier, or can be kept contained in pots or with a root barrier if you prefer a more controlled display.
Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum)
£5.00
A dainty native woodland wildflower with finely cut, often red-tinged foliage and small pink flowers through much of the year. Self-seeds gently into shady corners, hedge bottoms, and gaps in paving.
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
£6.00
A majestic deciduous tree with large, palmate leaves and tall, candle-like spikes of white flowers in spring, followed by glossy conkers in spiky shells come autumn. Horse Chestnut is ideal for large gardens or parkland settings, providing shade, seasonal interest, and habitat for wildlife.
Indian laurel
£6.00
A handsome evergreen with glossy, dense foliage, popular as a hedging or specimen plant in milder gardens or as a structured houseplant. Easy-going and tolerant of a wide range of conditions.
Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)
£5.00
An early-flowering woodland perennial with distinctively spotted leaves and flowers that open pink and fade to blue, providing a vital nectar source for emerging bees in late winter. Thrives in the cool shade beneath trees and shrubs.
Lupine
£6.00
A striking cottage garden perennial with tall, dense spires of pea-like flowers in a range of rich colours. Dramatic in a border and a magnet for bees throughout early summer.
Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
£8.00
A native pond-edge perennial, among the earliest flowers of spring with its glossy, buttercup-yellow blooms. Thrives in permanently damp or boggy ground where little else will flower so early.
Orange welsh poppy (Papaver cambricum)
£8.00
A cheerful perennial with delicate orange blooms that sway in the breeze. Perfect for brightening shady corners, wildflower patches, or cottage-style gardens.
Pack of 3: Pink Toadflax (Linaria purpurea)
£10.00
A tall, slender perennial with spikes of small, tubular pink flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and the plant is low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Its airy growth habit makes it ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of colour to naturalistic or cottage-style gardens.
Peony 'Many Happy Returns'
£10.00
A reliable, free-flowering peony producing a long succession of rich red blooms through late spring and early summer. Long-lived and low-maintenance once settled, peonies are often passed down through generations of gardeners.
Primrose
£6.00
One of the first flowers of the year, scattering pale yellow blooms through hedgerows and woodland edges from late winter. An old favourite steeped in folklore as a symbol of spring's return.
Ramps (Allium tricoccum)
£7.00
A North American woodland allium, prized by foragers for its garlicky, onion-like leaves and bulbs that emerge each spring before the tree canopy closes over. A genuine delicacy, distinct from native UK ransoms, and slow to establish but long-lived once settled.
Sweet chestnut
£6.00
A majestic, long-lived tree producing edible nuts in spiny husks each autumn, traditionally roasted or ground into flour. A handsome specimen for a larger garden, valued for centuries for both its timber and its harvest.
Udo (Aralia cordata)
£7.00
A shade-tolerant Japanese perennial grown for its blanched young stems, prized in Japanese cuisine for their delicate, celery-like crunch. An unusual, low-maintenance addition to a woodland edge vegetable patch.
Weeping Birch (Youngii)
£6.00
A graceful, weeping form of our native silver birch, with slender pendulous branches that cascade elegantly from a central crown. A striking specimen tree for a smaller garden, with the birch's characteristic peeling bark and dappled, light shade.
White Snakeroot - Chocolate (Eupatorium rugosum)
£6.00
A striking woodland perennial with near-black foliage and clouds of white autumn flowers. Thrives in shade and is a magnet for late-season pollinators.
Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
£4.50
A tough, semi-evergreen native hedging shrub, valued for centuries for stock-proof boundaries and wildlife cover. Its clusters of white summer flowers are followed by black berries loved by birds.
Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa)
£7.00
One of the first flowers of the woodland year, carpeting shaded ground with delicate white, star-shaped blooms each spring. Slow to establish but long-lived once settled, with a history as an ancient indicator of undisturbed woodland.
Yellow welsh poppy (Papaver cambricum)
£6.00
A cheerful perennial with delicate yellow blooms that sway in the breeze. Perfect for brightening shady corners, wildflower patches, or cottage-style gardens.