When should I sow shade-loving varieties?

Sow indoors or under cover any time, but the most reliable results come from February–May or August sowings when temperatures stay mild and moisture is steady.

What kind of shade does this kit tolerate?

Catmint, forget-me-not, and nigella enjoy dappled shade, while chives, pak choi, and Sweet Pea ‘Little Sweetheart’ cope with brighter spots. Aim for 3–6 hours of indirect light.

How do I water pots in low-light areas?

Keep compost evenly moist but never soaked; check by pressing the top layer and water when it feels barely damp. Ensure 35 cm containers drain freely so roots don’t sit in water.

Which plants are edible versus ornamental?

Chives and pak choi are edible, catmint is aromatic and pet-friendly, while forget-me-not, Sweet Pea ‘Little Sweetheart’ (ornamental only), and nigella provide floral interest.

Flat-lay of the Shade Garden Grow Box with shade-loving flower and herb seed packets.

Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll’ flowers with delicate blue petals and fine feathery foliage.

Open Shade Garden Grow Box showing seed packets arranged inside.

Shade Garden Grow Seed Box Outer Packaging with Catmint illustration

Catmint (Nepeta) growing in partial shade with soft lilac-blue flowers and aromatic foliage.

Forget-me-not flowers with small sky-blue petals and yellow centres growing in a shaded garden.

Chives growing in a shaded spot with slender green stems and purple pom-pom flowers.

Shade Garden Grow Box seed packets showing a selection of shade-loving plant varieties.

Sweet Pea ‘Little Sweetheart’ with compact pastel blooms growing in partial shade.

Shade Garden Seed Box

Plants to grow from seeds for shady gardens. Dappled light with limited sunlight? Our shade grow box is curated with light shade gardens in mind to liven up the space. The kit includes 6 seed packets, with peat-free soil discs and plant labels.

Needs Extra Care
Tolerates Most Light
Compact for Pots
Balcony Friendly

The Shade Garden Grow Box contains a selection of shade-loving plants ideal for UK gardens with limited sunlight. These plants thrive in shaded areas, requiring moderate watering and well-drained soil. Perfect for adding greenery to shaded beds, pots, or windowsills throughout the growing season.

Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
Germination:7–14 days
Grow:Keep in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil
Water:Water moderately to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Harvest:Varies by plant; generally from late spring to early autumn
Best for:Pots, beds, windowsills

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Plants Perfect for Shaded Gardens

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I haven't planted the seeds yet but if they're as good as the ones I've brought in the past I'll be more than happy.

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Shade Garden Seed Box