8 plants curatedcottage

Enchanted Shade Garden

Discover the gentle romance of cottage style in full shade. This collection creates a softly shaded haven, perfect for quiet corners that bloom with understated beauty.

Core plants

Defines the look. The minimum you need.

Climbersback

No1

Ivy

Hedera helix

Fernsmiddle

No2

Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas

Fernsmiddle

No3

Golden Scaled Male Fern

Dryopteris affinis

Shrubsback

No4

Cherry Laurel

Prunus laurocerasus

"Trees & Pines"back

No5

English yew

Taxus baccata

Full palette

Fills all zones and extends seasonal interest.

Fernsfront

No6

Soft Shield Fern

Polystichum setiferum

Fernsfront

No7

Wood Fern

Dryopteris species

Year-Round Interestfront

No8

Wood spurge; Mrs Robb’s Bonnet

Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae