shadyplants.com Plants for SHADE

shadyplants.com Plants for SHADE Small nursery selling unusual plants for shade.You are welcome to visit us. Near Stroud, Glos GL66NF
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We do not do mail order.

We sell unusual and rare plants that love shade. Roscoeas, Ferns, Hostas, Various woodland plants etc from our stall at Rare plant fairs around the country. You are welcome to visit our nursery near Painswick, Glos. Just make an appointment for a socially distanced visit. One visit at a time.

07/06/2026
THIS SUNDAY SEE YOU THERE.  Waterperry Gardens.
03/06/2026

THIS SUNDAY SEE YOU THERE. Waterperry Gardens.

🌱 June at Rare Plant Fair 🌱
June brings two early-summer fairs, set in inspiring gardens and showcasing outstanding specialist nurseries with plants at their seasonal best.
πŸ“… Sunday 7 June
πŸ“ Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire
πŸ“… Sunday 14 June
πŸ“ Manor House Gardens, Bledlow, Buckinghamshire
🌿 A perfect time to explore unusual plants, talk directly to growers and enjoy a relaxed day out among beautiful surroundings.
πŸ“¬ Our next Rare Plant Fair newsletter is published on 26 June, with summer fair updates and exhibitor features.
πŸ‘‰ Full fair details, garden information and newsletter sign-up:
www.rareplantfair.co.uk

Choosing the Right FernThere's a fern for every shaded condition, whether you have moist, rich soil or a challenging pat...
02/06/2026

Choosing the Right Fern

There's a fern for every shaded condition, whether you have moist, rich soil or a challenging patch of dry shade.



For Moist, Deep Shade:

Matteuccia struthiopteris - The Ostrich Fern is a magnificent choice, forming tall, elegant "shuttlecocks" of fronds.

Onoclea sensibilis is a damp loving fern that has Autumn colours.

Osmunda regalis can make a very large fern if its roots are wet. (It will also take full sun if wet at the roots).



For Dry Shade:

The term "dry shade" often strikes fear into gardeners' hearts, but even here, ferns can thrive.

A lot of species within Dryopteris (eg Dryopteris affinis) are good doers. The selection Dryopteris affinis β€˜The King’ is a real toughie! By the way, Dryopteris affinis and it’s selections also seem to cope well with sunshine.

Polystichum setiferum selections are among the best for these tough spots, showing remarkable resilience once established.

To the casual observer a lot of ferns seem very similar when small, but they exhibit their characteristics as they mature.

We sell a variety of mostly evergreen ferns.

PHOTO of our favourite garden . Old Court nurseries and Picton garden.

SUNDAY   07 Jun 2026, Waterperry Gardens. 10:00 – 16:00         THIS SUNDAY!Rare Plant FairWaterperry Gardens, Waterperr...
26/05/2026

SUNDAY 07 Jun 2026, Waterperry Gardens.
10:00 – 16:00 THIS SUNDAY!
Rare Plant Fair

Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA,

Thank you for coming and buying shadyplants today at Kingston Bagpuize House Rare Plant Fair.  See you tomorrow at Arley...
24/05/2026

Thank you for coming and buying shadyplants today at Kingston Bagpuize House Rare Plant Fair.
See you tomorrow at Arley Arboretum Plant Hunters Fairs
Arley Arboretum, Lion Ln, Arley, Bewdley DY12 1SQ Fairs
10-4
BANK HOLIDAY Monday

24/05/2026

BUSY! Kingston Bagpuize House Rare Plant Fair today. Thank you everyone who came and bought some shadyplants.

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Upper Doreys Mill, Edge
Stroud
GL66NF

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