Shade Lovers

Lush, Leafy & Full of Texture

This calming border is all about rich greens, soft textures, and gentle pops of colour that thrive in shady spaces. Designed for dappled light or full shade, it brings a woodland charm to even the darkest corners of your garden.

While it’s most impactful in spring and early summer, many of the plants offer structure and interest throughout the year.

This collection is ideal for full or part shade, with plants carefully selected to thrive where sunlight is limited.

Plants you may find in this collection, depending on your selections:

Hosta
Heuchera
Ferns
Brunnera
Pulmonaria
Tiarella
Lamium
Hellebore
Astilbe

Wildlife Benefits

Our Shady Plant Pack isn’t just beautiful—it’s a haven for garden wildlife. Many of the plants included provide vital food and shelter throughout the seasons.

• Pulmonaria & Heuchera offer early-season nectar for bees and hoverflies.

• Lamium & Tiarella are long-flowering pollinator favourites.

• Ferns & Hosta create valuable cover and microhabitats for insects, frogs, and small creatures.

• Hellebores bloom in the colder months, helping support early-emerging pollinators.

• Astilbe & Brunnera attract butterflies and bring texture that supports beneficial insects.

Create a shady sanctuary that buzzes with life—even when the sun doesn't shine.

You will receive a detailed, yet simple to follow planting plan with all instant borders that make planting these look just as though a professional has done it. We always provide gloves and a trowel with our orders, all you need to provide is the compost.

All our ready-made borders and plant collections are supplied between 9cm and 3L pots, depending on availability. Depending on the options chosen, the time of the order and various other factors, the plants will vary from order to order to best suit your needs. We strive to provide you with the perfect plants and carefully hand pick the best for you. If you'd like to know more about this range, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the exact plants or layout included in your final border pack.

Planting tip:
Give your plants the best start by enriching the soil with plenty of composted organic matter before planting. Consistent watering is crucial during the first year—especially in warm spells—to help the plants establish strong roots. As with many herbaceous perennial borders, it may look a little sparse at first, but don’t worry! To boost impact while your perennials fill out, consider adding some seasonal bedding plants for extra pops of colour and texture during the first couple of years.