12 x Hardy Shade Loving Shrub Border Pack
A colourful, resilient mix for those tricky shaded spots
Brighten up darker corners of your garden with our expertly selected Hardy Shade Loving Shrub Border Pack. Designed to thrive in partial to full shade, this mix of 12 reliable shrubs provides year-round interest through striking foliage, seasonal flowers, and strong evergreen presence.
Perfect for underplanting trees, north-facing borders, or spots where sunlight is limited, these shrubs offer dependable structure and colour with minimal upkeep.
What’s Included:
3 x Skimmia Japonica Rubella – (3 x 2 Litre Pot) Glossy green foliage is present all year round. Striking deep red flower buds appear in Autumn and persist all winter opening to reveal fragrant white flowers in the Spring.
Ultimate Height & Spread: 0.8 - 1m
3 x Pieris japonica ‘Flaming Silver’ – 2 Litre Pots
Compact, acid-loving shrub with striking silver-edged foliage and cascading clusters of bell-shaped white flowers in spring. Red young growth adds a splash of early-season colour.
Ultimate Height: 1–1.5m
Ultimate Spread: 1m
3 x Aucuba japonica ‘Crotonifolia’ – 4.5 Litre Pots
Bold, glossy green and gold-variegated leaves make this shrub ideal for brightening deep shade. Extremely tough and tolerant of pollution and dry shade.
Ultimate Height: 1.5–2m
Ultimate Spread: 1 - 1.5m
3 x Azalea japonica ‘Brocéliande Lancelot’ – 3 Litre Pots
Dwarf, evergreen azalea with dark green foliage and beautiful spring flowers in tones of pinky whit. Ideal for shaded acidic beds or containers.
Ultimate Height: 60–80cm
Ultimate Spread: 80cm–1m
Why Choose This Pack?
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Thrives in Shade – Perfect for north-facing borders or under trees
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Evergreen Appeal – Year-round foliage and seasonal flower colour
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Wildlife Friendly – Flowers provide value for bees and pollinators
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Low Maintenance – Hardy, easy-care shrubs once established
Best Planted In:
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Woodland-style borders
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Dry shade under trees or hedges
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Acidic beds (particularly for azaleas and pieris)
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Foundation planting near buildings or fences
With bold textures, colourful foliage, and blooms across the seasons, this hardy shade-loving pack is an effortless way to transform overlooked corners into lush, vibrant spaces.
