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, 05 MayGreat Chalfield Manor, Atworth05 May 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Great Chalfield Manor, Atworth, Atworth, Melksham SN12 8NH, UKWonderful plant fair with specialist nurseries.
Mon, 06 MayHergest Croft Gardens and Arboretum06 May 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Hergest Croft Gardens and Arboretum, Ridgebourne Rd, Kington HR5 3EG, UKArboretum and gardens with large Plant fair
Sat, 11 MayYarlington House11 May 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Yarlington House, Yarlington, Wincanton BA9 8DY, UKWonderful Plant fair in interesting garden.
Sun, 12 MaySalthrop House12 May 2024, 11:00 – 16:00Salthrop House, Salthrop House, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9QP, UKRare plant fair in Lovely garden setting.
Sun, 19 MayAmerican museum and gardens19 May 2024, 10:00 – 17:00American museum and gardens, American Museum & Gardens Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BDReally interesting gardens and museum
Sun, 26 MayKingston Bagpuize House and garden26 May 2024, 11:00 – 16:00Kingston Bagpuize House and garden, Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon OX13, UKOne of the best rare plant fairs in a beautiful setting
Mon, 27 MayArley Arboretum27 May 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Arley Arboretum, Lion Ln, Arley, Bewdley DY12 1SQ, UKPlant fair in Arboretum
Sun, 09 JunWaterperry Gardens09 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry, Oxford OX33 1LA, UKLots of nurseries selling rare plants
Sun, 16 JunBadminton16 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Badminton, Badminton House, Badminton GL9 1DB, UKBadminton House has wonderful gardens. Refreshments available. Lots of stalls.
Sun, 23 JunMiddleton Hall and Gardens, Tamworth23 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Middleton Hall and Gardens, Tamworth, Middleton, Tamworth B78 2AE, UKThis plant fair has become firmly established in all plant lovers' calendars. The fair attracts some of the best nurseries from across the country and has a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.
Sun, 14 JulBirmingham14 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 17:00Birmingham, Winterbourne House and Garden, Winterbourne House and Garden, 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, 21 JulThe Manor House and Garden, Bledlow,21 Jul 2024, 11:00 – 16:00The Manor House and Garden, Bledlow, , Bledlow, Princes Risborough HP27 9PB, UKFirst Rare plant fair at this venue.- Sun, 28 JulDonington le Heath, Coalville, Leics.28 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Donington le Heath, Coalville, Leics., 1620s, House & Gardens, Manor Rd, Donington le Heath, Coalville LE67 2FW, UKThe venue has lots to see and explore with something for all ages, plus the bonus of a great Plant Hunters Fair to enjoy!
Thu, 08 AugPainswick08 Aug 2024, 09:00 – 15:00Painswick, Richmond Village, Stroud Rd, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6UH, UKSmall Plant fair at NGS Open gardens.- Sat, 31 AugBodenham Arboretum31 Aug 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Bodenham Arboretum, Bodenham Ln, Kidderminster DY11 5TB, UKLovely Arboretum and great plant fair.
Sun, 01 SeptAdwell House01 Sept 2024, 11:00 – 16:00Adwell House, Adwell, Thame OX9 7DQ, UKWonderful gardens and great rare plant fair.
Sat, 07 SeptForde Abbey and gardens07 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 16:00Forde Abbey and gardens, Forde Abbey, Estate, Chard TA20 4LU, UKBeautiful garden setting for a Plant fair.
Sun, 22 SeptLlanover house and gardens22 Sept 2024, 11:00 – 16:00Llanover house and gardens, Llanover, Abergavenny NP7 9EF, UKReally lovely gardens with a great plant fair.
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!