Shade Loving Plants For Winter
Winter can be a tricky time of year when the garden is mostly dormant for the season, but there are a few plants that will tolerate the low sunlight levels whilst adding some colour and texture.
Here are our top recommendations for shade loving plants for Winter…
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Witch Hazel
Witch hazels are wonderful and vibrant plants that can brighten up a winter garden; they can cope with a partially shaded area.
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Dogwood
The striking appearance of Dogwood is fantastic for adding colour to a winter garden and will tolerate shaded areas of the garden.
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Hellebore
A well-loved and popular autumn/ winter flower known as the Christmas Rose, will do well in dappled shade.
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Holly
Hollies as well as being easy to grow, grow well in partially shaded areas.
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Fern
Naturally, Ferns are found in shaded areas which makes them a brilliant plant for shady areas, whilst still providing wonderful colour and texture.
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Camellia
Camellias are brilliant winter plants as they thrive in partial or fully shaded areas.
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Cyclamen
Cyclamen are a wonderful and cheery winter flower, that will tolerate partial shade around trees and shrubs.
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Heuchera
Heucheras are a wonderful plant loved for their striking foliage and range of colours – which are particularly lovely in Autumn. Most Heucheras will thrive in shaded areas.