Forest plants
Create a natural, shady oasis with our authentic woodland plants. Whether you are creating a woodland garden or want to fill a neglected corner under trees, with the right woodland plant you bring tranquility and biodiversity to the garden. Discover our selection of robust woodland plants and enjoy a low-maintenance, green outdoor space.
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Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' is a strong and fragrant ground cover with soft pink flowers and fresh green foliage that turns beautif...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover with striking, deep pink flowers and aromatic, green foliage that changes ...
View full detailsFragaria Vesca - Wild strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Fragaria vesca, also known as the wild strawberry, is a delicious and versatile plant that is not only beautiful but also produces amazing fruit. T...
View full detailsFragaria Vesca - Wild strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Fragaria vesca, also known as the wild strawberry, is a delicious and versatile plant that is not only beautiful but also produces amazing fruit. T...
View full detailsFragaria Vesca - Wild strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Fragaria vesca, also known as the wild strawberry, is a delicious and versatile plant that is not only beautiful but also produces amazing fruit. T...
View full detailsCornus canadensis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Cornus canadensis** – Also known as the Canadian dogwood, this is a beautiful ground cover with glossy green leaves and attractive white flower c...
View full detailsCornus canadensis - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Cornus canadensis** – Also known as the Canadian dogwood, this is a beautiful ground cover with glossy green leaves and attractive white flower c...
View full detailsAnemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' - Autumn Anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima'** Bring color and life to your garden with the Anemone tom. 'Robustissima'! This beautiful perennial is known fo...
View full detailsAnemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' - Autumn anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima'** Bring color and life to your garden with the Anemone tom. 'Robustissima'! This beautiful perennial is known fo...
View full detailsAnemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' - Autumn Anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima'** Bring color and life to your garden with the Anemone tom. 'Robustissima'! This beautiful perennial is known fo...
View full detailsAnemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' - Autumn anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Anemone hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' - Beautiful Autumn Anemone**Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with the Anemone hyb. 'Honorine Jobert'. This...
View full detailsAnemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' - Autumn Anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Anemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' - Beautiful Autumn Anemone** Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with the Anemone hyb. 'Honorine Jobert'. ...
View full detailsAnemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' - Autumn Anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Anemone hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' - Beautiful Autumn Anemone**Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with the Anemone hyb. 'Honorine Jobert'. This...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery lea...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery lea...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery lea...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Bring life to your garden with Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'! This beautiful ground cover is known for its large, glossy leaves that are a beautif...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Bring life to your garden with Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'! This beautiful ground cover is known for its large, glossy leaves that are a beautif...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Bring life to your garden with Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'! This beautiful ground cover is known for its large, glossy leaves that are a beautif...
View full detailsAjuga Reptans - Creeping Bugle - Ground cover - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery lea...
View full detailsAjuga Reptans - Creeping Bugle - Ground cover - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery lea...
View full detailsAjuga Reptans - Creeping Bugle - Ground cover - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery lea...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foamflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foamflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foamflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foam flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant, evergreen fern with glossy dark green foliage and fine, graceful leaves that give an airy, soft...
View full detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant, evergreen fern with glossy dark green foliage and fine, graceful leaves that give an airy, soft...
View full detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant, evergreen fern with glossy dark green foliage and fine, graceful leaves that give an airy, soft...
View full detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant, evergreen fern with glossy dark green foliage and fine, graceful leaves that give an airy, soft...
View full detailsSoft needle fern - Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant, evergreen fern with glossy dark green foliage and fine, graceful leaves that give an airy, soft...
View full detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...
View full detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...
View full detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...
View full detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...
View full detailsFoxglove - Digitalis purpurea - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Digitalis purpurea, better known as Foxglove, is an impressive perennial that shines in early summer with tall spikes full of tubular flowers in sh...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Symphytum grandiflorum ‘Wisley Blue’ is a strong, ground-covering perennial with large, rough green foliage and striking, soft blue flowers that ap...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Symphytum grandiflorum ‘Wisley Blue’ is a strong, ground-covering perennial with large, rough green foliage and striking, soft blue flowers that ap...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Symphytum grandiflorum ‘Wisley Blue’ is a strong, ground-covering perennial with large, rough green foliage and striking, soft blue flowers that ap...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsPolypodium vulgare - Oak fern - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Polypodium vulgare is an evergreen, robust fern with glossy green, feathery leaves that provide a natural and soft appearance. This species is idea...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsPolypodium vulgare - Oak fern - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Polypodium vulgare is an evergreen, robust fern with glossy green, feathery leaves that provide a natural and soft appearance. This species is idea...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foamflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsPolypodium vulgare - Oak fern - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Polypodium vulgare is an evergreen, robust fern with glossy green, feathery leaves that provide a natural and soft appearance. This species is idea...
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Underplanting
What are the best-known and most popular woodland plants?
The world of woodland plants is rich in texture and subtle colors. Among the most popular choices are various fern species, such as the Kidney Fern, which unfurl beautifully in the spring. The Wood Anemone and Wild Garlic are also beloved spring bloomers that feel right at home under trees. For an evergreen accent, Holly or Yew is often chosen as a shrubby woodland plant. These species are accustomed to filtered light and form the basis of a natural garden. A woodland plant such as Ivy (Hedera) often serves as a ground cover to quickly and effectively green large areas under deciduous trees.
The benefits of woodland plants?
The greatest benefit of woodland plants is their ability to thrive in places where other plants fail: the shade. They transform dark corners into vibrant ecosystems. Because many woodland plants are accustomed to competition from tree roots, they are often very strong and long-lived species. Moreover, they require relatively little maintenance; once a woodland plant is settled, it often regulates its own moisture by keeping the soil covered. These plants are indispensable for local fauna; they provide food and shelter for hedgehogs, insects, and birds, truly bringing your garden to life.
What to look for when buying woodland plants?
When purchasing woodland plants, it is essential to consider their specific light requirements. Although they are called 'woodland plants', some species require light shade, while others can survive in deep shade. Also pay attention to the following:
What types of woodland plants are there?
There is an enormous variety of woodland plants available to the gardener. We distinguish between herbaceous plants, ferns, and woody shrubs. Among the herbaceous species, you will find classics such as Periwinkle and Lungwort, which often produce beautiful flowers. Ferns form a category of their own and bring a prehistoric atmosphere to the garden with their feathery leaves. In addition, there are the larger woodland plants such as the Rhododendron or the Serviceberry, which provide structure and height. Each woodland plant has its own role in the layering of a garden, from the lowest ground cover to the highest shrub layer.
How and where do I place my woodland plants?
The best place for woodland plants is a location with partial to full shade, preferably under the canopy of trees or on the north side of a building. When planting, mimicking the forest floor is the key to success. Mix plenty of leaf compost or humus-rich planting soil into the planting hole. This ensures the correct acidity and moisture retention capacity. Do not plant the woodland plant too deep and ensure that the roots do not come into direct contact with large tree roots that absorb all the water. After planting, apply a layer of tree bark or fallen leaves for an optimal start.
How do I care for my woodland plants?
Caring for woodland plants is essentially imitating nature. In autumn, it is advisable to leave fallen leaves between the plants; this serves as natural nourishment and protection. Should the soil dry out significantly during a hot summer, water in a timely manner, preferably early in the morning. A woodland plant usually does not require heavy fertilization, but an annual application of compost or organic fertilizer in the spring stimulates healthy growth. Pruning is rarely necessary, except to remove dead leaves from ferns or to keep shrubs in check for a neat appearance.
Buy woodland plants
Do you want to bring that soothing woodland atmosphere to your own garden? Buying woodland plants at Planten247 is the first step towards a natural paradise. We offer a carefully curated assortment of robust varieties that are ready to immediately fill your shady spots. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out with a woodland garden, every woodland plant from our nursery is grown with an eye for vitality and quality. Order your woodland plants easily online and have them delivered fresh to your home. Turn every forgotten corner into a green eye-catcher with the power of nature!
Frequently asked questions about woodland plants
Can woodland plants also stand in full sun?
Most woodland plants are specifically adapted to shady conditions. In full sun, the leaves of a typical woodland plant will often burn or the plant will dry out. However, there are some species, such as certain cranesbills, that can tolerate some sun provided the soil remains sufficiently moist.
When is the best time to plant woodland plants?
Autumn is the ideal time for planting woodland plants. The soil is still warm and moist then, allowing the roots to establish themselves well before winter sets in. Early spring is a good second time, especially for species that start their growth spurt and flowering immediately afterwards.
How do I ensure my woodland plants are not overgrown by weeds?
The best way is to plant ground-covering woodland plants such as the Golden Strawberry or Hedera. These form a dense carpet that weeds can barely penetrate. Additionally, a thick layer of mulch (leaves or bark) helps to suffocate unwanted seeds while your plants benefit from the extra nutrients.
Do woodland plants need special nutrients?
A woodland plant prefers humus-rich soil. Instead of artificial fertilizer, it is best to choose organic material such as compost, leaf mold, or dried cow manure pellets. This improves soil structure in the long term, which is essential for plants that naturally grow on a changing woodland soil.
