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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Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'** is a beautiful, evergreen plant that adds a sophisticated look to your garden. With its grass-like, dark green l...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis 'Variegata' - Japanese spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with striking, yellow-white, striped leaves that add color and texture to...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
View full detailsPachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' - Green Sheen - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'** is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with glossy green leaves that add color to your garden all year round. ...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that is perfectly suited as a ground cover or border planting. With its dark green,...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Monroe White' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'** is a beautiful, evergreen plant that adds a sophisticated look to your garden. With its grass-like, dark green l...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
View full detailsLuzula Nivea - Snow-white Woodrush - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Luzula nivea, also known as snow grass, is an evergreen, hardy plant that gives your garden a sophisticated look. The strikingly fuzzy, silvery lea...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that is perfectly suited as a ground cover or border planting. With its dark green,...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Big Blue' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’** is a beautiful, evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in partial shade. With its elegant, narrow leaves and ...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Moneymaker' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that comes into its own perfectly as both a ground cover and border planting. With...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' is a beautiful, evergreen plant that is perfectly suited as a ground cover or border planting. With its dark green,...
View full detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
View full detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
View full detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
View full detailsVinca major - Periwinkle - Ground cover - 60x - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm
**Vinca major** – also known as the Great Periwinkle – is an evergreen ground cover that excels in robustness and simplicity. This plant has glossy...
View full detailsVinca major - Periwinkle - Ground cover - 12x - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm
**Vinca major** – also known as the Great Periwinkle – is an evergreen ground cover that excels in robustness and simplicity. This plant has glossy...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis - Green-leaved plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 60x
Pachysandra terminalis, also known as Japanese spurge, is an evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in areas with little sun. With its dense...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis 'Green Carpet' - Green Carpet - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 60x
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is the ideal ground cover for shady gardens. This evergreen plant forms a dense, low-maintenance mat that sup...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis - Green-leaved plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
Pachysandra terminalis, also known as Japanese spurge, is an evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in areas with little sun. With its dense...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis - Green-leaved plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
Pachysandra terminalis, also known as Japanese spurge, is an evergreen ground cover that thrives perfectly in areas with little sun. With its dense...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis 'Green Carpet' - Green Carpet - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is the ideal ground cover for shady gardens. This evergreen plant forms a dense, low-maintenance mat that sup...
View full detailsPachysandra Terminalis 'Green Carpet' - Green Carpet - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is the ideal ground cover for shady gardens. This evergreen plant forms a dense, low-maintenance mat that sup...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily grass - ↕25cm - Ø14cm - 3x
Set of 3 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Set of 3 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Product Description: Bring a...
View full detailsLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Lily grass - ↕25cm - Ø14cm - 6x
Set of 6 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Set of 6 Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' XL - 14 cm Pot Size Product Description: Bring a...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘White Ness’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous pure white flowers. This pere...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘White Ness’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous pure white flowers. This pere...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘White Ness’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous pure white flowers. This pere...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘White Ness’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous pure white flowers. This pere...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan's Variety’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous bright pink flowers. Thi...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan's Variety’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous bright pink flowers. Thi...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan's Variety’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous bright pink flowers. Thi...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan's Variety’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous bright pink flowers. Thi...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan's Variety’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous bright pink flowers. Thi...
View full detailsFlower bulbs - Anemone de Caen mix - Various Colors - 30 pieces - Bulb size 5/6 - XXL Pack
Anemone de Caen Mix is a beautiful flower bulb that provides a colorful addition to your garden. This mix of anemones blooms in a variety of vibran...
View full detailsFragaria vesca - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsAnemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' - Autumn Anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**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 - 48x
**Anemone hyb. 'Honorine Jobert' - Beautiful Autumn Anemone**Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with the Anemone hyb. 'Honorine Jobert'. This...
View full detailsSingle anemones, 30 pieces
Single Anemones – Bright colors & long-lasting bloom Bring vibrancy to your garden with these single Anemones (Anemone coronaria). These beautiful ...
View full detailsDouble anemones 30 pieces
30 Double Anemones – Full flowers in sparkling colors Add an explosion of color and elegance to your garden with these 30 double Anemones (Anemone ...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 - 24x
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 detailsAnemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' - Autumn Anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Anemone tom. 'Robustissima'** Bring color and life to your garden with Anemone tom. 'Robustissima'! This beautiful perennial is known for its stu...
View full detailsAnemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' - Autumn Anemone - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Anemone tom. 'Robustissima'** Bring color and life to your garden with Anemone tom. 'Robustissima'! This beautiful perennial is known for its stu...
View full detailsAjuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**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 - 48x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery lea...
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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.
