Ground cover Shade
Ground covers for shady spots are ideal for filling in bare soil and suppressing weeds. These garden plants form a dense, green layer and thrive well without direct sunlight. Popular choices such as Vinca minor, Pachysandra terminalis, and Ajuga reptans retain their foliage in winter and ensure a beautiful and well-maintained appearance all year round. They are perfect for under trees, along shady borders, or between paving. With the right ground cover, you can easily create a low-maintenance and atmospheric garden, even in the darkest spots.
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Galium odoratum - Sweet woodruff - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Galium odoratum, also known as sweet woodruff, is a charming, low-growing perennial with fresh green foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers. ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'** – An evergreen ground cover with glossy green leaves and striking lavender-colored flowers. This plant is ideal for...
View full detailsVinca major - Periwinkle - Ground cover - 6x - ↕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 minor 'Atropurpurea' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
**Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’** is a beautiful ground cover that enhances any garden. With its dense, low-growing foliage and an enchanting sea of ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 detailsSymphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 - 48x
Symphytum grandiflorum ‘Wisley Blue’ is a strong, ground-covering perennial with large, rough green foliage and striking, soft blue flowers that ap...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsGalium odoratum - Sweet woodruff - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Galium odoratum, also known as sweet woodruff, is a charming, low-growing perennial with fresh green foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers. ...
View full detailsEpimedium rubrum - Elvenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Epimedium rubrum is an elegant and robust perennial that stands out, especially in spring, with its graceful red-pink flowers and fresh green folia...
View full detailsEpimedium rubrum - Elvenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Epimedium rubrum is an elegant and robust perennial that stands out, especially in spring, with its graceful red-pink flowers and fresh green folia...
View full detailsEpimedium rubrum - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Epimedium rubrum is an elegant and robust perennial that stands out, especially in spring, with its graceful red-pink flowers and fresh green folia...
View full detailsEpimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...
View full detailsEpimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...
View full detailsEpimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...
View full detailsEpimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...
View full detailsEpimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...
View full detailsEuphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...
View full detailsEuphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...
View full detailsEuphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...
View full detailsEuphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...
View full detailsEuphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...
View full detailsEpimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Fairy flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ is a graceful and reliable perennial with fine, light green foliage and elegant, pure white flowers that float abov...
View full detailsEpimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Fairy flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ is a graceful and reliable perennial with fine, light green foliage and elegant, pure white flowers that float abov...
View full detailsEpimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ is a graceful and reliable perennial with fine, light green foliage and elegant, pure white flowers that float abov...
View full detailsEpimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Fairy flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ is a graceful and reliable perennial with fine, light green foliage and elegant, pure white flowers that float abov...
View full detailsEpimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ is a graceful and reliable perennial with fine, light green foliage and elegant, pure white flowers that float abov...
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Ground covers
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Flowering Ground Covers
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Low-growing ground covers
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Ground Covers With Flowers
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Ground covers Evergreen
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Ground covers Winter hardy
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Ground covers Sun
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Evergreen Ground Cover
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Extremely strong ground covers
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Fast-growing ground cover
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Anemone
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Aster (Autumn Aster)
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Wild strawberry (Fragaria Vesca)
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Woodland Sage (Salvia Nemorosa)
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Fireweed (Phlomis Russeliana)
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Campanula
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Cotoneaster
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Hyssop (Agastache)
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Knotweed (Persicaria)
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Goose-gander (Potentilla Tridentata)
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Geranium (Crane's-bill)
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Hedera Hibernica
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Heaven's Key (Sedum 'Herbstfreude')
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St. John's Wort (Hypericum)
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Heuchera (Coral Bells)
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Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis)
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Isotoma Fluviatilis (Blue Ground Creeper)
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Japanese Cardinal's Crested (Euonymus Fortunei)
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Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
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Catnip (Nepeta)
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Copper Button (Leptinella Squalida)
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Dogwood (Cornus)
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Creeping Bugle (Ajuga Reptans)
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Lavender Plants
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Lilygrass (Liriope Muscari)
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Leadwort (Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides)
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Luzula Nivea (Snow-white Woodrush)
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Pachysandra (Pachysandra)
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Rudbeckia Fulgida (Coneflower)
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Sagina Subulata (Priemvetmuur)
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Cobbler Plant (Bergenia Cordifolia)
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Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Chenaultii 'Hancock')
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Spiny Nut - Acaena Microphylla
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Vinca Major (Periwinkle)
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Vinca Minor (Periwinkle)
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Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla Mollis)
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Waldsteinia Ternata (Golden Strawberry)
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Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea)
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Creeping thyme (Thymus Serpyllum)
Why choose a ground cover in the shade?
Shady spots in the garden can be a challenge, especially if the ground remains bare and weeds quickly take over. Fortunately, there are various ground covers for shade that thrive in places with little sunlight. These plants form a dense, green layer that not only protects the soil but also helps retain moisture and nutrients. This makes them ideal for under trees, along walls, or in shady borders where grass and other plants struggle to thrive.
The benefits of ground covers in shady gardens
Ground covers offer multiple benefits in addition to their aesthetic value. They help suppress weeds, which means you spend less time weeding the garden. Additionally, they contribute to better soil structure, as their roots keep the soil aerated and prevent erosion. Furthermore, some ground covers attract beneficial insects, which can contribute to a healthy garden. By choosing the right plants, you ensure that your garden has a well-maintained appearance all year round.
The best evergreen ground covers for shade
For those who want an evergreen garden, evergreen ground covers are an excellent choice. These plants retain their foliage during the cold months and ensure that your garden looks fresh and vibrant all year round. This is especially useful in winter, when many other plants lose their leaves and borders look bare.
Vinca minor - Small Periwinkle
Vinca minor, also known as small periwinkle, is a popular choice as a shade ground cover. This strong and low-maintenance plant has glossy green leaves and blooms in spring with beautiful purple to blue flowers. It is perfect for filling empty spaces in borders or as a ground cover under trees.
Pachysandra terminalis - Japanese spurge
Pachysandra terminalis is a ground cover that feels at home in the deepest shade. The plant grows slowly but forms a dense mat with dark green leaves that effectively suppresses weeds. This evergreen plant is ideal for moist, shady gardens and provides a neat, well-kept appearance without much maintenance.
Hedera helix - Ivy
Hedera helix, better known as ivy, is a versatile plant that can be used both as a climber and as a ground cover. It is very hardy, fast-growing, and offers a dense carpet of green foliage. Ivy is an excellent choice for large shady areas where you want fast-growing, dense ground cover.
Flowering ground covers for shade
Although many ground covers are chosen primarily for their foliage, there are also flowering varieties that bring a touch of color to the shady parts of the garden. This can help brighten up a dark corner and bring more life to your garden.
Ajuga reptans - Creeping Bugle
Ajuga reptans is a strong and fast-growing ground cover known for its beautiful purple to blue flowers. The plant grows low and forms a dense mat, making it perfect for shady borders or under shrubs. In spring and early summer, it attracts pollinating insects, which contributes to a healthy garden.
Waldsteinia ternata - Golden Strawberry
This strong ground cover has striking yellow flowers that appear in spring. Waldsteinia ternata is ideal for shady spots and spreads quickly, making it an excellent natural weed suppressor. The leaves remain green all year round and give the garden a fresh look.
Low-maintenance ground covers for shade
Not everyone has time to devote a lot of maintenance to the garden. Fortunately, there are ground covers that require little care yet provide a beautiful appearance. These plants are ideal for those who want to create a low-maintenance yet lively garden.
Luzula nivea - Snow Rush
Luzula nivea is an elegant grass that thrives in shady conditions. This plant has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It is very low-maintenance and only needs to be pruned back occasionally to keep it looking neat.
Cornus canadensis - Creeping Dogwood
This low-growing plant has decorative white flowers in the spring and later produces red berries, which attract birds. Cornus canadensis grows well in partial shade to deep shade and is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an attractive yet low-maintenance ground cover.
Ground Cover Species
There are many types of ground covers suitable for various garden situations, such as sun, shade, evergreen, or fast-growing. Below you will find an overview of popular categories:
Buy ground covers for shade online at Planten247
At Planten247 you will find a wide range of shade ground covers that are perfect for every garden. Whether you are looking for evergreen ground covers, flowering plants, or low-maintenance varieties, we have the right choice for you. Order easily online and bring your garden to life, even in the darkest spots. With the right plants, you create an atmospheric, low-maintenance garden that you can enjoy for years to come.
