A shady corner is often seen as a problem area in a garden, but it needn't be so. There are masses of gorgeous plants that will thrive in shade. Silver or variegated leaves work really well to brighten a dark spot, as do white or pale flowers, which almost seem to glow in shade. There is a plant for every shady garden and here we share some of our favourites. Included are plants for both dry and moist soils, evergreen perennials to provide interest all year round, as well as deciduous plants that seem to appear from nowhere in spring to brighten the garden with their delicate beauty. Our choices include recommendations from the Gardeners' World team and familiar faces from across the gardening industry.

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Stachys officinalis

Betony makes an excellent bee-friendly wildflower for a native wildflower border or meadow area
Betony makes an excellent bee-friendly wildflower for a native wildflower border or meadow area

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