Plants in 'Groundcover plants for shade' scheme

An accomodating, easy and very pretty plant. Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' has striking, pure white flowers with cheery yellow centres, held on airy stalk up to 80 cms high. It grows in most soils, and is more tolerant of drier, shadier conditions than many plants. It's a good choice for a site where other plants have failed, and it can spread to form large clumps. A late bloomer, it is somewhat invisible for the first half of the year. 2-3L pot.

An ideal low-maintenance groundcover plant. Cotoneaster horizontalis is very a versatile, popular and resilient shrub which can grow vertically up a wall, cover the ground or spill down banks and slopes. Ideal for difficult situations, poor soil or areas requiring very low maintenance. It is a very adaptable and tough plants , but is best whe planted in sun or light shade. Berries and leaf colour are spectacular in autumn and early winter, and berries are popular with birds. Deciduous. For a groundcover, plant approximately 2.5 - 3 plants per square metre. As a hedge, plant against a wall or fence 40-50 cms apart. Bare root plants 20-30 cms tall. November to March only.

This seed mix of annual and perennial plants has been specially selected to grow in shaded area, such as in the shadow of a house or adjacent to large trees. Sowing flower seeds in your garden is a colourful, economical and attractive way of filling empty beds. This mix of seed contains 21 annual and perennial flowering species and is ideal for shady or north-facing areas, which are difficult at the best of times. It is the perfect solution for providing ground cover in wooded areas. Autumn or spring planting; keep moist while establishing. Some of the species included in this mix are Malva sylvestris, Borago officinalis, Papaver rhoeas and Viola tricolor. There is enough seed in each packet for 30 square metres, but as the seed has no sow by date it can be kept and used year after year on smaller areas. Average height: 60-80 cms;  Sowing time: March to June; Start flowering: 6 to 8 weeks after sowing .€5.00 delivery charge, applicable once on any order, regardless of the number of items in the order.

A wonderful, native groundcover plant. It's small when you plant it, but if you need a plant to spread quickly and prosper, this is it. It is low, has masses of tiny white flowers from spring to midsummer, and does best in shade or dappled sun. It prefers moist woodland soil, with plenty of organic matter, but is forgiving and will quickly grow to be an attractive 'green carpet' which requires little care. The foliage of this plant, when dried, smells of freshly-mown hay and is used, most often in Germany, as a flavouring for wines and beers. Please note: the foliage browns and dies back in autumn and reappears early in the spring, meaning that plants bought in the winter may appear like empty pots! 1L container.

Geraniums have a long-flowering period in the summer and are at their best in July to September. 'Rozanne' is a new and very highly regarded variety.  It is one of the very best varieties for the duration of its flowers, its ease and vigour and its lush leaves. Flowers are large, blue-violet with a white centre. Can be used in a mass planting - ie in large drifts - or amongst perennials and grasses in a mixed planting. It forms a mound 30-40 cms tall and spreads to 60 -90 cms. Can be cut back hard over the winter. Good for sun or light shade, including under trees or tall shrubs. Small plants in 9 cms pots.