Shade & Woodland Perennials

Astilbe japonica - ‘Bonn’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Astilbe japonica ‘Bonn’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Hosta - ‘Patriot’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Hosta ‘Patriot’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Dicentra formosa - ‘Luxuriant’ (Bleeding Heart) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Dicentra formosa ‘Luxuriant’, commonly known as Bleeding Heart, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Anemone × hybrida - ‘Königin Charlotte’ (Japanese Anemone) is part of our autumn colour perennials collection.

Anemone × hybrida ‘Königin Charlotte’, commonly known as Japanese Anemone, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Anemone × hybrida - ‘September Charm’ (Japanese Anemone) is part of our autumn colour perennials collection.

Anemone × hybrida ‘September Charm’, commonly known as Japanese Anemone, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Anemone × hybrida - ‘Whirlwind’ (Japanese Anemone) is part of our autumn colour perennials collection.

Anemone × hybrida ‘Whirlwind’, commonly known as Japanese Anemone, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Anemone × hybrida - ‘Honorine Jobert’ (Japanese Anemone) is part of our autumn colour perennials collection.

Anemone × hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’, commonly known as Japanese Anemone, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Anemone hupehensis ‘Prinz Heinrich’ is a Japanese anemone that brings deep rose‑pink, semi‑double flowers to the garden from late summer into autumn. The blooms float above divided green foliage on wiry stems, adding movement to borders. The narrow, overlapping petals give a refined, airy finish.

Plant it in full sun or partial shade in soil that stays evenly moist but drains well. It’s especially useful for brightening the edge of woodland planting or mixed borders when many summer perennials are winding down. In hotter positions, a little afternoon shade helps flowers stay fresh.

Over time it forms a clump and can slowly spread, so give it space and avoid moving it once established. It pairs well with ornamental grasses, asters and late‑flowering salvias for a long season of interest. Plant in groups if you’d like a more natural drift over time.

Water during dry spells for better flowering, and add a mulch of compost in spring to support healthy growth. Stems can be lightly supported in exposed spots, but they usually weave naturally through neighbours. Avoid winter waterlogging, but don’t let the soil bake dry in summer.

Cut back in late autumn, or leave stems for winter texture and tidy in spring. A reliable choice for late colour with a soft, romantic look. Once established, Japanese anemones can flower reliably for years.

Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose) is part of our winter & early-spring perennials collection.

Helleborus orientalis, commonly known as Lenten Rose, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Anemone × hybrida 'Rotkäppchen' brings deep rose-pink, semi-double flowers to late-summer borders, opening on slender stems above handsome, deep green foliage. The saucer-like blooms hover gracefully and keep the garden going just as many perennials begin to fade, adding movement and light to mixed planting schemes.

Typically reaching around 75–100cm once established, Japanese anemones form clump-forming plants that spread gently by suckers over time. They flower for weeks from late summer into autumn and are excellent for weaving through grasses and shrubs, as well as for cutting when stems are harvested in bud.

Plant in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Choose a sheltered spot and enrich the planting area with compost to help retain moisture. Water well after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while roots establish.

Mulch annually in spring to conserve moisture and feed the soil, and water during prolonged dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers for a tidier display, and cut back stems once the plant has finished in autumn. Divide congested clumps in early spring if you want to control spread or increase stock.

Perfect for naturalistic borders, cottage-style planting and late-season pollinator support, these anemones also make long-lasting cut flowers. Their airy habit pairs beautifully with asters, rudbeckias and ornamental grasses, extending colour and texture into the autumn months.

Astilbe × arendsii - ‘Brautschleier’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Astilbe × arendsii ‘Brautschleier’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Anemone hupehensis var. japonica - ‘Pamina’ (Japanese Anemone) is part of our autumn colour perennials collection.

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica ‘Pamina’, commonly known as Japanese Anemone, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Hosta - ‘Halcyon’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Lamprocapnos spectabilis - Pink & White (Bleeding Heart) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis, commonly known as Bleeding Heart, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ is a shade-loving perennial prized for its shimmering, silver-patterned leaves and delicate forget-me-not style blue flowers that appear in spring, lifting woodland borders and shady pots.

Forming a tidy clump, it reaches around 30–50cm in height and gradually spreads to create a generous patch of foliage. It’s a brilliant, low-effort plant for brightening darker corners all season long.

Plant in light to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It copes with a wide range of soil types, but appreciates consistent moisture during the growing season.

Water during dry spells, especially in the first year, and mulch in spring to keep roots cool and soil moisture steady. Remove old leaves as new growth appears to keep clumps looking fresh.

Ideal for woodland planting, shady borders and large containers, ‘Jack Frost’ pairs beautifully with hellebores, epimediums and spring bulbs, and is also a great ground-cover plant in dappled shade.

Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian Bugloss) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Brunnera macrophylla, commonly known as Siberian Bugloss, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Astilbe - ‘Maggie Daley’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Astilbe ‘Maggie Daley’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Polygonatum multiflorum, commonly known as Solomon's Seal, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Pulmonaria - ‘Blue Ensign’ (Lungwort) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’, commonly known as Lungwort, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Hosta - ‘June’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Hosta ‘June’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Astilbe chinensis - ‘Pumila’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Hosta - ‘Sum and Substance’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Hosta - ‘Francee’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Hosta ‘Francee’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Iris foetidissima (Stinking Iris) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Iris foetidissima, commonly known as Stinking Iris, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Lamprocapnos spectabilis - ‘Alba’ (Bleeding Heart) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Alba’, commonly known as Bleeding Heart, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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