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Plants For Shade

Shop our range of plants for shade.  We have a great range of shade loving plants in stock and ready to ship or collect from Lucan Garden Centre.  We have Japanese Maple and a great selection of shade perennials and plants and flowers that will thrive out of the glare of the sunlight.

Are you nearby? Come and see us at Peamount, or follow the signs from Lucan to Newcaslte to see us so you can have a chat and learn more!




'Aconitifolium' is a large bushy deciduous shrub or small tree. Leaves rounded, with 7-11 deeply cut main lobes, turning crimson in autumn. Flowers red, hanging beneath the shoots in springThis Acer is one of the best Acers for  Autumn colour display...
€79.50
Ex Tax:€70.04
Acer 'Aconitifolium' 120cm
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'Aconitifolium' is a large bushy deciduous shrub or small tree. Leaves rounded, with 7-11 deeply cut main lobes, turning crimson in autumn. Flowers red, hanging beneath the shoots in springThis Acer is one of the best Acers for Autumn colour display...
€125.00
Ex Tax:€110.13
Acer ‘Atropurpureum’ is a slow-growing acer, with deeply lobed, red-purple leaves that turn a brilliant scarlet in autumn before falling. It makes a beautiful small tree. More light will result in a deep, purple colouring while in shadier areas the folliage will be greener...
€35.00
Ex Tax:€30.84
'Bi-hoo' is a bushy shrub growing to 2m tall. The yellow-green lobed leaves emerge in spring with a salmon-pink flush and turn shades of yellow and orange in the autumn before falling to reveal the golden-yellow and orange coloured stems. We try to stock our Acers in a range of sizes, call us on 01-..
€135.00
Ex Tax:€118.94
'Bi-hoo' is a bushy shrub growing to 2m tall. The yellow-green lobed leaves emerge in spring with a salmon-pink flush and turn shades of yellow and orange in the autumn before falling to reveal the golden-yellow and orange coloured stems...
€35.00
Ex Tax:€30.84
Acer 'Cascade Gold' 120cm
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'Aconitifolium' is a large bushy deciduous shrub or small tree. Leaves rounded, with 7-11 deeply cut main lobes, turning crimson in autumn. Flowers red, hanging beneath the shoots in springThis Acer is one of the best Acers for Autumn colour display...
€175.00
Ex Tax:€154.19
Acer 'Chitoseyama'
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Acer palmatum ‘Chitose-yama’ is a medium-sized Japanese maple, with a compact, mounding habit. Leaves emerge a light red, maturing to bronze-green, before turning scarlet in autumn. ‘Chitose-yama’ also bears small, purple flowers..
€265.00
Ex Tax:€233.48
Acer 'Dissectum' 80cm
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Acer palmatum Dissectum is a small, mound forming Japanese Maple with highly ornate, deeply dissected foliage. The feathery foliage is a strong lime green, turning striking shades of golden yellow and orange in the Autumn. Prefers dappled shade...
€35.00
Ex Tax:€30.84
Acer 'Griseum' Acer 'Griseum'
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A. griseum also known as the Paper Bark Maple is a small spreading deciduous tree with attractive peeling, papery chestnut-brown bark. Leaves with 3 leaflets, downy and whitish beneath, turning brilliant red and orange in autumn. ..
€135.00
Ex Tax:€118.94
Acer Inaba Shidare is a lovely small garden tree with filigree-like purple foliage that forms an upright mound of colour. In the autumn the feathery leaves of Acer  Inaba Shidare turn vivid scarlet red making it ideal for the focal point of a small garden. Spring foliage is striking red. W..
€195.00
Ex Tax:€171.81
The 'Jerre Schwartz' is an upright, compact shrub or small tree. It boasts feathery, lobed leaves  starting off dark green and changing to bronze green flushed with pink in the spring, then red in the autumn. Flowers appearing in the spring are inconspicuous and are followed by winged, red seed..
€35.00
Ex Tax:€30.84
Jerre Schwartz’ is wonderful, dwarf Japanese Maple has distinctive, deeply lobed leaves that emerge a bright pink red, before turning darker maroon then green as the leaf matures. Fresh growth in the red shades adds interest through the growing season before the leaves turn dark red in the autumn. T..
€195.00
Ex Tax:€171.81
The foliage of Acer  'Jordan' starts a pretty orange-yellow colour, brightening to yellow-green and then turning a dramatic red in late summer and autumn. The lime coloured summer foliage is often supplemented by contrasting small red seed heads.Unlike many Japanese Maples, Acer  'Jord..
€49.50
Ex Tax:€43.61
The foliage of Acer  'Jordan' starts a pretty orange-yellow colour, brightening to yellow-green and then turning a dramatic red in late summer and autumn. The lime coloured summer foliage is often supplemented by contrasting small red seed heads.Unlike many Japanese Maples, Acer  'Jord..
€75.00
Ex Tax:€66.08
Acer palmatum 'Manyu-No-Sato' has a leaf pattern and coloration that is very unique. Spring foliage emerges with random lime green and purple variegation appearing on irregular shaped leaves. In the summer, the purple ages to green resulting in a two tone green effect. Fall brings on shades of orang..
€80.00
Ex Tax:€70.48
Acer 'Orange Dreams' (L) Acer 'Orange Dreams' (L)
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Acer 'Orange Dreams' (L)  (non-dissected type) is a most unusual maple tree. In spring its foliage is a vibrant orange flush with salmon pink margins, which turns a greenish yellow as it matures. In autumn the leaves take on a strong yellow hue before they falling...
€450.00
Ex Tax:€396.48
'Orangeola' is a mound-forming, deciduous shrub or small tree to around 3m tall. Its arching branches bear finely-cut leaves that emerge orange-red in spring, darkening to a reddish-green in summer before turning a brighter orange-red in autumn. Small red flowers may be followed by winged fruits in ..
€50.00
Ex Tax:€44.05
'Oridono-nishiki' is an upright and dense shrub or small tree. It can grow up to 6m tall, with deeply divided leaves, which are a variable mixture of green, creamy white and pink, or sometimes appear as just one of these colours. In autumn they turn to golden yellow, orange and red...
€75.00
Ex Tax:€66.08
'Oridono-nishiki' is an upright and dense shrub or small tree. It can grow up to 6m tall, with deeply divided leaves, which are a variable mixture of green, creamy white and pink, or sometimes appear as just one of these colours. In autumn they turn to golden yellow, orange and red...
€49.50
Ex Tax:€43.61
'Aconitifolium' is a large bushy deciduous shrub or small tree. Leaves rounded, with 7-11 deeply cut main lobes, turning crimson in autumn. Flowers red, hanging beneath the shoots in springThis Acer is one of the best Acers for Autumn colour display...
€85.00
Ex Tax:€74.89
Acer 'Osakazuki' - 60cm Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ is one of the best Japanese maples to grow for autumn colour. It has an open habit and large, bright green leaves which turn a brilliant scarlet in autumn, lasting for several weeks before falling. It’s perfect for growing as a focal point in th..
€110.00
Ex Tax:€96.92
Acer Pixie' 'Pixie' is a compact, upright, deciduous shrub or small tree with palmate leaves divided into five deeply- cut, dark reddish-purple leaves, reddish-pink in spring and turning bright red in autumn. ..
€75.00
Ex Tax:€66.08
The Princeton Gold boasts bright golden foliage and a beautiful stately form. It is fast growing and can grow to over 12m high. Typical five-lobed maple leaves emerge pale gold on red leaf-stalks, turning a rich golden-yellow as the season progresses, colouring best in full sun. Inconspicu..
€65.00
Ex Tax:€57.27
Acer dissectum 'Seiryu' has an unusual upright habit and beautiful lobed leaves which turn crimson in autumn. For best results, grow Acer  'Seiryu' in moist but well-drained soil and partial shade. Protect it from the harshest winds, which may cause leaf scorch...
€50.00
Ex Tax:€44.05
Acer 'Trompenburg' is an unusual Japanese maple. It is compact and hardy and produces purple/red six-lobed leaves with a slight downwards curl to the edges, which turn crimson-red in autumn...
€80.00
Ex Tax:€70.48
The famous "Red Fingernails" Japanese maple gets this name from the bright red tips on the light green almost yellow newly emerging leaves. We try to stock our Acers in a range of sizes, call us on 01-5050037 to ask for prices...
€110.00
Ex Tax:€96.92
'Twombly's Red Sentinel' is a dense, upright, columnar shrub or small tree, eventually spreading as it ages. Leaves emerge bright red, maturing purple-red or reddish green, before turning red in autumn..
€110.00
Ex Tax:€96.92
'Twombly's Red Sentinel' is a dense, upright, columnar shrub or small tree, eventually spreading as it ages. Leaves emerge bright red, maturing purple-red or reddish green, before turning red in autumn..
€35.00
Ex Tax:€30.84
'Red Flamingo' is a slow-growing, deciduous, snake-bark maple, forming a shrub or small tree, which could eventually get to 6m tall. It has exquisite, variegated lobed leaves of pink, green and white and vivid red bark with white markings. ..
€225.00
Ex Tax:€198.24
Acer dissectum 'Garnet'
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Acer dissectum 'Garnet' 60cm - One of the smaller Japanese Maples, it is a stunning dwarf tree with purple finely dissected leaves. In autumn it has stunning red leaves. We try to stock our Acers in a range of sizes, call us on 01-5050037 to ask for prices...
€125.00
Ex Tax:€110.13
Acer dissectum 'Garnet' 90cm- One of the smaller Japanese Maples, it is a stunning dwarf tree with purple finely dissected leaves. In autumn it has stunning red leaves. We try to stock our Acers in a range of sizes, call us on 01-5050037 to ask for prices...
€295.00
Ex Tax:€259.91
This Acer 'Sangu Kaku ( 100-125cm ) is one of my favourites, if you only have room for one Acer this is the one to have.  In winter it has the most striking red branches and in spring produces a golden yellow leaf which turns to amazing orange colour in autumn...
€225.00
Ex Tax:€198.24
Acer pal. 'Sangu Kaku' 125cm - 150cm Acer pal. 'Sangu Kaku' 125cm - 150cm
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This Acer 'Sangu Kaku is one of my favourites, if you only have room for one Acer this is the one to have.  In winter it has the most striking red branches and in spring produces a golden yellow leaf which turns to amazing orange colour in autumn...
€350.00
Ex Tax:€308.37
Acer pal. 'Starfish'  has unique leaves that curve downwards resembling that of a 'starfish'. New leaves emerge a bright red in spring and slowly age to a burgundy. In the autumn, the leaves change to a stunning crimson red. A very unique Japanese maple to add a rare textural element to th..
€100.00
Ex Tax:€88.11
Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'
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This large, robust and vigorous maple has deep crimson-purple foliage throughout the spring and summer, hence the common name Purple Norway Maple. The autumn colour foliage ranges from orange to brown making this a spectacular maple tree throughout most of the year. Flowers are small, yellow an..
€120.00
Ex Tax:€105.73
Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'
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This large, robust and vigorous maple has deep crimson-purple foliage throughout the spring and summer, hence the common name Purple Norway Maple. The autumn colour foliage ranges from orange to brown making this a spectacular maple tree throughout most of the year. Flowers are small, yellow an..
€59.50
Ex Tax:€52.42
Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'
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This large, robust and vigorous maple has deep crimson-purple foliage throughout the spring and summer, hence the common name Purple Norway Maple. The autumn colour foliage ranges from orange to brown making this a spectacular maple tree throughout most of the year. Flowers are small, yellow an..
€295.00
Ex Tax:€259.91
Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' ‘
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This handsome, round-headed tree is arguably the best variegated Norway maple available. It has generously proportioned foliage, turning dark green as it matures, but maintaining its creamy-white outer edges. In autumn, the foliage turns orange, putting on a pretty dazzling display before it is shed..
€120.00
Ex Tax:€105.73
This is a small, upright, slow-growing tree. It can reach 3m in height and spread. The fan-like foliage emerges pale orange in spring, turns lime -green in summer and orange-red in autumn. This is a flowering acer - with tiny purple-red flowers in spring followed by bright red fruit in late summer..
€75.00
Ex Tax:€66.08
Bergenia 'Overture' Bergenia 'Overture'
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Bergenia makes a handsome solid ground cover plant and is also suitable for edging the border. It produces lovely deep pink-purple flowers in late spring. Suitable for the shade.2L..
€11.50
Ex Tax:€10.13
Cyrtomium fortunei
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A semi-evergreen fern with bright green, broad, leathery fronds and distinctive black stems...
€8.50
Ex Tax:€7.49
This is an evergreen plant with a lovely golden feathery foliage which produces masses of tiny pink flowers, ideal for containers...
€15.00
Ex Tax:€13.22
Dryopteris filix-mas is an native, deciduous, male fern found naturally in moist woodlands throughout Ireland. It has feathery, green fronds which form a distinctive, shuttlecock shape and turn coppery in autumn. It's an ideal companion for shade-loving, woodland plants, especially other ferns...
€12.00
Ex Tax:€10.57
They make good structural plants and work well as hedging. But one of their biggest selling points is that they’re salt tolerant, making them a reliable choice for coastal gardens...
€95.00
Ex Tax:€83.70
Elaeagnus ebbingei make good structural plants and work well as hedging. But one of their biggest selling points is that they’re salt tolerant, making them a reliable choice for coastal gardens...
€175.00
Ex Tax:€154.19
Elaeagnus x ebbingei ‘Gilt Edge’ is an evergreen shrub, bearing leaves with contrasting dark green centres and gold-coloured margins. Inconspicuous silvery flowers, with an intense fragrance, appear in October, followed by red fruit. ..
€245.00
Ex Tax:€215.86
Elaeagnus X Ebbingei Gilt Edge Elaeagnus X Ebbingei Gilt Edge
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Elaeagnus x ebbingei ‘Gilt Edge’ is an evergreen shrub, bearing leaves with contrasting dark green centres and gold-coloured margins. Inconspicuous silvery flowers, with an intense fragrance, appear in October, followed by red fruit. ..
€12.50
Ex Tax:€11.01
Euphorbias are very versatile and hardy evergreen shrubs. The foliage can form into an impressive dome or provide good ground cover. They flower for a long period of time. ..
€10.00
Ex Tax:€8.81