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 Vinca minor ‘Illumination’ – 2 Litre Pots
A vibrant, evergreen groundcover that combines year-round foliage interest with cheerful flowers. Its golden-yellow leaves are beautifully edged with deep green, creating a luminous effect that brightens even the darkest corners of the garden.
Ultimate Height: 0.1 - 0.5m
Ultimate Spread: 1 - 1.5m
3 x Vinca Minor Gertrude Jekyll – 2 Litre Pots
Bright, pure, and endlessly useful, Vinca minor ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ is a classic evergreen groundcover with a twist. Instead of the traditional periwinkle-blue, this charming variety produces a profusion of crisp white flowers.
Ultimate Height: Up to 0.1m
Ultimate Spread: 0.5 - 1m
3 x Azalea japonica ‘Violetta’ – 2 Litre Pots
An eye-catching evergreen shrub, treasured for its profusion of violet to purple blooms in late spring. The flowers form a vivid carpet of colour, lighting up borders and containers with their intensity.
Ultimate Height & Spread: 1.5 - 2.5m
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.
