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Shaded Woodland Whisper

Embrace the tranquil beauty of deep shade with this lush, unfussy planting. Perfect for woodland edges or north-facing spots, it creates a serene, verdant retreat.

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