shadyplants.com
We sell plants that grow in shade.
Plants For Shade
Not a problem
Shade is cool
A small family run nursery
01452 812459
tony@shadyplants.com
Tony and Sylvia Marden welcome you. Our nursery is in "Glorious Gloucestershire" near the beautiful Cotswolds town of Painswick. Please make an appointment to visit us. (After 10.00.a.m. please)
We are here most of the time.
Some of the weekends in the Spring and Summer we are selling our shade-loving plants at Rare Plant Fairs, Plant Hunters Fairs and other plant fairs around the country. Most are held in beautiful gardens. Please see our Plant fairs list.
We usually sell from Plant fairs around the country. Or you are welcome to visit our working nursery by appointment only please. It is our home. Browse the (untidy!) collection of shade loving plants and talk to Tony about your shady area.
We do not offer mail order.
We specialise in plants that thrive in low light conditions. i.e. woodlands. We offer a wide selection of beautiful hardy plants that are perfect for that awkward shady corner of your garden.
Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner, shadyplants.com has something for everyone , from Ferns and Hardy Begonias to Arisaemas and Polygonatums and Roscoeas.
See "Plant List" for a small taste of what is on offer.
Tony, the owner, has been a gardener for 60 years and is always pleased to answer questions and give knowledgeable advice to our customers.
shadyplants.com has been in business for more than 15 years and has built a reputation as a reliable source for shade loving plants
Plant List
This is just a small taster of the plants we have on offer. There are no prices on this site as the stock varies from season to season.
Plant Fairs
Sun, 23 FebKingston Bagpuize House23 Feb 2025, 11:00 – 14:00Kingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon OX13 5AX, UKFirst plant fair of the season. Unusual snowdrops. Galanthophiles dream. Other interesting plants.
Sat, 29 MarBodenham Arboretum, Kidderminster29 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 16:00Bodenham Arboretum, Kidderminster, Bodenham Arboretum, Bodenham Ln, Kidderminster DY11 5TB, UKWonderful plant fair with lots of interesting plant nurseries. Large Arboretum.
Sat, 05 AprForde Abbey05 Apr 2025, 10:30 – 15:00Forde Abbey, Forde Abbey and Gardens, Chard TA20 4LU, UKSpring fair at glorious Forde Abbey. Lots of specialist nurseries selling unusual plants.
Sun, 13 AprQuenington13 Apr 2025, 11:00 – 16:00Quenington, The Old Rectory, Church road, Quenington, near Cirencester, Glos GL7 5BNInteresting garden. River running through. Sculpture .- Sat, 26 AprBUTE PARK26 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 16:00BUTE PARK, Bute Park ,North Rd, Cardiff CF10 3ER, UKGreat plant fair in the heart of Cardiff.
Sun, 27 AprBadminton House27 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 16:00Badminton House, Badminton House, Badminton Glos, GL9 1DB, UKWonderful gardens and Plant fair.
Wed, 30 AprGarnons, Byford, Hereford30 Apr 2025, 10:30 – 16:00Garnons, Byford, Hereford, Garnons Estate, Off the Garnons, Byford, Hereford HR4 7JX, UKGreat Plant fair. Opportunity to see this Garden .
Sat, 10 MayYarlington House10 May 2025, 10:00 – 16:00Yarlington House, Yarlington House, Yarlington, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8DYWonderful plant fair set in gorgeous garden not usually open to the public.
Sun, 11 MaySalthrop House, Wroughton11 May 2025, 11:00 – 16:00Salthrop House, Wroughton, Salthrop House, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9QP, UKLovely gardens. Lots of nursery stalls.
Sun, 18 MayAmerican Museum, Claverton Down18 May 2025, 10:00 – 17:00American Museum, Claverton Down, Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7BD, UK
Sun, 25 MayKingston Bagpuize House25 May 2025, 11:00 – 16:00Kingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon OX13 5AX, UKThis 18th century house is in a unique setting on the edge of The White Horse Vale and surrounded by its beautiful garden and parkland.
Mon, 26 MayArley Arboretum and gardens26 May 2025, 10:00 – 16:00Arley Arboretum and gardens, Lion Ln, Arley, Bewdley DY12 1SQ, UKA very welcome return to this beautiful and tranquil venue. The arboretum nestles in the Severn valley with the peace only broken by bird song and the toot of the nearby steam railway. Wonderful plant fair.- Sun, 08 JunWaterperry Gardens08 Jun 2025, 10:00 – 16:00Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA, UKWonderful plant fair. Great gardens.
Sun, 15 JunLamport Hall15 Jun 2025, 10:00 – 16:00Lamport Hall, Lamport Hall, Lamport, Northamptonshire NN6 9HD (NN6 9EZ for Sat Nav)A new venue for Rare Plant fair.
Sun, 13 JulWinterbourne House13 Jul 2025, 10:30 – 17:00Winterbourne House, 58 Edgbaston Park Rd, Birmingham B15 2RT, UKWinterbourne is one of the best surviving examples of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts suburban villa garden in Birmingham
Sun, 20 JulManor House gardens, Bledlow , Bucks20 Jul 2025, 11:00 – 16:00Manor House gardens, Bledlow , Bucks, Bledlow, Princes Risborough HP27 9PA, UKThe Manor House Garden has been selected as the Judges’ Choice for the Historic Houses Association Garden of The Year Award 2023.- Sun, 27 Jul1620's House27 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 16:001620's House, Manor Rd, Donington le Heath, Coalville LE67 2FW, UKGreat plant fair.
Thu, 14 AugPainswick Richmond retirement village14 Aug 2025, 10:00 – 15:00Painswick Richmond retirement village, Richmond Village, Stroud Rd, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6UL, UKOur third year in beautiful Painswick. NGS open day
Address
Contact
Please contact us for appointment (After 10.00.a.m. please) to make sure we are in to welcome you.
Upper Doreys Mill,
Edge
Near Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL6 6NF
Contact Us
How to find us
Finding Us
For SATNAV Users:
Enter the postcode GL6 6NF.
From Gloucester:
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Take the Stroud Road (A4173) uphill, passing Edge Church.
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Turn LEFT onto Edge Lane/Road and continue for half a mile.
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Drive through a tunnel of trees, then turn immediately LEFT onto our gravel driveway.
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Remember, if you find yourself going uphill again, you've missed us! We're nestled at the bottom of the valley.
Note: Our gate is labeled "UPPER DOREYS MILL," not Shadyplants.com. Please avoid disturbing our neighbors at "The Doreys."
From the North:
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Exit the M5 at Junction 11A, staying in the left lane.
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At the roundabout, take the third exit towards Stroud on the A46.
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In Painswick village, you'll see the church on your left and the Falcon Hotel on your right. About 50 yards further, turn right onto Edge Road/Lane.
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Continue to the bottom of the hill for half a mile, then turn RIGHT into the gravel drive marked "UPPER DOREYS MILL."
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Please do not turn LEFT onto the tarmac drive marked "Washbrook Mill/Farm."
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If you start ascending the hill, you've passed us. We are located in the valley's bottom, near the stream. Follow the gravel drive to the house, where parking is available.
We look forward to your visit!