Great for Shady Corners

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.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

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.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

Anemone nemorosa 'Blue Eyes' is a particularly refined wood anemone, offering crisp white, double blooms, each neatly finished with a violet-blue eye. Designed by nature for dappled shade, it settles happily beneath deciduous shrubs and along woodland edges, where it will return each spring with quiet assurance.

Plant the rhizomes in autumn into humus-rich soil and allow them to naturalise over time. It is especially charming threaded through shady borders, or used as a gentle groundcover in informal plantings.

• White, double flowers with a violet-blue centre
• Ideal for woodland gardens, underplanting and naturalising
• Fully hardy and easy to grow in moist, well-drained ground

Anemone nemorosa ‘Robinsoniana’ is a quietly exquisite wood anemone, treasured for its soft lavender-blue spring flowers with a cool, greyish-cream reverse. Held neatly above finely cut, mid-green foliage, it creates that effortless woodland charm—natural, refined, and wonderfully at home beneath shrubs and deciduous trees.

Rhizomatous and fully hardy, it will settle in gently and broaden into a graceful drift over time—particularly in humus-rich soil that stays moist yet well-drained. An elegant choice for dappled shade, and a most becoming underplanting for spring displays.

• Colour: Lavender-blue with greyish-cream reverse
• Flowering: March–May
• Height: 20cm
• Position: Dappled shade (Partial Sun)
• Planting time: September–December

Anemone nemorosa ‘Royal Blue’ is a quietly exquisite woodland anemone, offering refined lavender-blue flowers with a neat yellow eye from March to May. Low, carpeting and naturally graceful, it slips effortlessly beneath shrubs and deciduous trees, softening the spring garden with an understated, blue-toned haze.

Once flowering has finished, the plant retreats and becomes dormant, leaving space for later companions—an elegant choice for layered planting in shady borders and woodland-style schemes. Given time, it settles in and forms a pleasing colony for naturalistic drifts.

• Spring colour in shade — lavender-blue blooms with a fresh yellow centre
• Ideal for naturalising — rhizomatous habit suits woodland planting and underplanting
• Easy and dependable — fully hardy, and best in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil

English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non‑scripta) create one of the most recognisable spring displays: arching stems lined with fragrant, bell‑shaped blooms in deep, woodland blue. They’re a lovely way to bring a natural, British feel to gardens and wild corners.

They’re ideal for naturalising beneath deciduous trees, along shady hedgerows, or at the edge of a border where the soil stays cool. In the right spot, bulbs will spread steadily and form a beautiful carpet over time, returning reliably each spring and filling gaps before summer perennials wake up.

Bluebells prefer humus‑rich, moderately fertile soil that drains well but doesn’t dry out. If your soil is heavy or very sandy, improve it with leaf mould or compost to boost structure and moisture retention, and choose partial shade to keep the ground from baking.

Plant bulbs in autumn about 8cm deep and 8–10cm apart. Leave them undisturbed once planted—bluebells bulk up best when they’re allowed to settle and multiply in place, creating thicker clumps and more flower stems each year.

After flowering, let the foliage die back naturally to feed the bulbs for next year. Bluebells can spread in favourable conditions, so choose a planting area where you’re happy for them to roam and mingle, especially in woodland-style planting, alongside ferns and other shade lovers.

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.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

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.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

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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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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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.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

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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Erythronium 'Pagoda' is a particularly graceful woodland bulb, producing swept-back, star-shaped flowers in soft yellow above handsome, mottled foliage. It settles in beautifully beneath deciduous shrubs and at the front of lightly shaded borders, where its refined spring display feels both natural and quietly special.

Clump-forming and fully hardy, this dog’s tooth violet is well suited to naturalising in a well-drained soil—especially where the ground holds moisture in spring yet never sits waterlogged.

• Flower colour: Yellow
• Flowering period: April–May
• Height: 25–35 cm
• Spread: 10–20 cm
• Position: Partial sun (ideal for woodland gardens and the shaded edge of borders)

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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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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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.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

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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Welcome the new gardening year with the quintessential harbinger of spring, the Common Snowdrop. Galanthus nivalis brings delicate beauty to the late winter garden when little else is stirring. Its nodding, milky-white bell-shaped flowers, each tipped with a distinctive green V-shape on the inner petals, are a truly welcome sight. Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, this hardy little bulb is perfect for naturalising in lawns, underplanting deciduous trees, or creating enchanting drifts in woodland settings. For a classic winter display, pair them with the golden yellows of Winter Aconites or the rich purples of early Crocus.

Fritillaria meleagris Mix is a wonderfully characterful spring bulb, prized for its gently nodding, bell-shaped flowers in a refined mix of rich purple, occasionally joined by the odd white bloom. Each petal carries an intricate chequered pattern that reads beautifully at close quarters and feels perfectly at home in lightly wild planting.

Thread it through grass, naturalise it at the edge of a woodland path, or tuck it into pots where its delicate detailing can be enjoyed up close. Given a consistently moist yet well-drained position, it will settle in quietly and return with poise each April.

• Distinctive detail: chequered bells in purple with occasional white
• Perfect for naturalising: especially elegant through grass and woodland edges
• Wildlife-aware choice: pollinator friendly and noted as deer resistant

Important: Fritillaria bulbs dislike drying out. Plant as soon as possible after delivery for the best results.

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

Astilbe × arendsii ‘Fanal’ 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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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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Allium ursinum (ramsons) is a charming native allium, prized for its broad, fresh green leaves and neat, starry white flowers in spring. It is particularly well suited to lightly shaded corners and woodland-style planting, where it will naturalise beautifully and, in time, form handsome colonies.

For an elegant, relaxed effect, tuck the bulbs beneath deciduous trees or along the edge of a shady path, where the display can return with quiet reliability each year.

• Colour & form: star-shaped white flowers over mid green foliage
• Best for: woodland gardens, naturalising and ground cover
• Garden value: pollinator friendly and pleasingly low-fuss

Erythronium 'White Beauty' is a quietly exquisite fawn lily for woodland-style planting, admired for its softly mottled foliage and poised, nodding flowers. In late spring, creamy-white, starry blooms open with a warm reddish-brown throat marking—an understated detail that looks particularly refined beneath shrubs, roses, and light-canopied trees.

Best in dappled shade and humus-rich soil that stays gently moist yet drains well, this clump-forming perennial settles in beautifully and will naturalise with time, bringing a calm, considered elegance to shady borders.

• Flowering: April to June
• Height: 30cm
• Spread: 10cm
• Position: Sheltered, Partial Sun
• Soil: Humus-rich, fertile, well-drained; moisture-retentive
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Bulb size: Grade 1

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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