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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Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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The *Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus'** is an attractive, compact ground cover with dense, green foliage that turns a beautiful yellow to golden hue in ...

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Euonymus fortunei radicans - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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The Euonymus fortunei radicans is a versatile and robust ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its dense, glossy leaves, it offers a be...

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Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...

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Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Hedera Hibernica - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ivy - Ground cover - 60x

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**Hedera hibernica – The versatile Irish ivy!**Hedera hibernica is the perfect choice for any garden. With its dark green leaves and silvery-white ...

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Hedera Hibernica - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x - Ivy - Ground cover

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**Hedera hibernica – The versatile Irish ivy!** Hedera hibernica is the perfect choice for any garden. With its dark green leaves and silvery-white...

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Hedera Helix 'Glacier' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ivy - Ground cover - 60x

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Hedera helix 'Glacier' is a versatile ivy with striking green foliage and silvery-white veins. Suitable as a hedge, boundary screen, or ground cove...

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Hedera Helix 'Glacier' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ivy - Ground cover - 12x

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Hedera helix 'Glacier' is a versatile ivy with striking green foliage and silvery-white veins. Suitable as a hedge, boundary screen, or ground cove...

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Hedera Hibernica - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ivy - Ground cover - 6x

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**Hedera hibernica – The versatile Irish ivy!**Hedera hibernica is the perfect choice for any garden. With its dark green leaves and silvery-white ...

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Euonymus Japonicus Green Spire - Boxwood Substitute - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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The Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is an ideal boxwood substitute, perfect for hedges, planting beds, or as a solitary plant. This evergreen plan...

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Euonymus Japonicus Green Spire - Boxwood Substitute - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Hedera Helix 'Glacier' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ivy - Ground cover - 6x

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Euonymus Japonicus Green Spire - Boxwood Replacement ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x

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Green Spindle Hedge - Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' - 6x - 1 meter - Hardy hedge plants

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The Euonymus Green Spire is a beautiful hedge plant that is both functional and decorative. It thrives in both sunny and semi-shady locations and c...

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Hedera Hibernica - Ivy - Ready-made Hedge | ↔120cm - ↕180cm

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Hedera Hibernica - Ivy - Ready-made Hedge | ↔120cm - ↕120cm

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Hedera Hibernica - Ivy - Ready-made Hedge | ↔120cm - ↕150cm

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Hedera Hibernica - Ivy - Stalked - ↕125-150 cm

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Hedera Hibernica - Ivy - Stalked - ↕80-100 cm

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Hedera Hibernica - Ivy - Stalked - ↕150-175 cm

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Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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**Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket'** is a beautiful ground-covering plant that brings any garden to life. With its striking, dark green leaves ed...

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Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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**Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'** is a beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy leaves in a rich, deep green color. This variety i...

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Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Japanese Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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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...

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Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - Creeping Bugle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x

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Euonymus Fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 60x

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Euonymus 'Emerald 'n Gaity' - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x

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The **Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gaiety'** is a versatile, hardy plant with beautiful variegated silver foliage. Perfect as a ground cover, low ...

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Euonymus 'Emerald 'n Gaity' - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 60x

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Euonymus 'Emerald 'n Gaity' - Japanese Spindle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x

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Ajuga Reptans - Creeping Bugle - Ground cover - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Ajuga Reptans - Creeping Bugle - Ground cover - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Ajuga Reptans - Creeping Bugle - Ground cover - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Euonymus 'Green Spire' - Boxwood Substitute - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 24x

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Euonymus 'Green Spire' - Boxwood Substitute - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 12x

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Euonymus 'Green Spire' - Boxwood Substitute - ↕15 cm Ø7cm - 72x

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Euonymus 'Green Spire' - Boxwood Substitute - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 48x

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Green Spindle Hedge - Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' - 1 meter - Set of 6 hedge plants

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The Euonymus Green Spire is a beautiful hedge plant that is both functional and decorative. It thrives in both sunny and semi-shady locations and c...

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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.