← All categories

Ferns & Shade-Tolerant Plants

Solutions for shaded sites

Planting for the awkward corners — north-facing beds, woodland edges, under-canopy schemes and shaded courtyards. Textural, resilient varieties that thrive where sun-lovers fail.

Hardy ferns
Dryopteris, Polystichum and Athyrium.
Hellebores
Winter and early spring flower.
Hostas
Bold foliage for shade.
Epimedium
Tough, elegant ground cover.
Heuchera
Evergreen foliage colour.
Woodland mixes
Under-planting schemes.

Top varieties

Asplenium scolopendrium
Dryopteris filix-mas
Dryopteris wallichiana
Epimedium ‘Sulphureum’
Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae
Helleborus argutifolius
Helleborus foetidus
Helleborus niger
Helleborus orientalis
Hosta (cultivars)
Hosta fortunei aureomarginata
Liriope ‘Big Blue’
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Polypodium vulgare
Polystichum setiferum
Tellima grandiflora
Tiarella cordifolia
Tiarella ‘Spring Symphony’

From The Glenmore Specification, our plant guide for commercial landscaping. Contact us for current availability and sizes.

Extensive selection
A wide range of trees, shrubs and accessories.
Top quality assurance
Rigorous quality checks on every plant.
Expert advice
Our team is on hand to guide your selection.
Nationwide delivery
Reliable and timely delivery to your site.