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 Love
- Most Light Conditions
- Pot Fans
- Balcony Friendly
Shade Garden Seed Box – Quick Growing Guide
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.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Shade Garden Seed Box
- 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
Chives, Catmint, Forget-Me-Not, Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart', Pak Choi, Nigella
Our Shade Garden Seed Kit is thoughtfully curated for gardens with limited sunlight. It includes six carefully chosen seed packets, peat-free soil discs, and plant labels to help you cultivate thriving plants that brighten shady spots.
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Seed Grow Kit Guide
Begin by sowing seeds indoors or in a sheltered spot at any time of year, as these plants thrive in dappled or partial shade. They prefer well-drained soil and will benefit from some attentive care to establish well in window boxes, balconies, containers, or garden beds.
Sowing
Sow seeds directly into warm, damp, well-drained soil lightly covered to encourage germination, which is best supported by keeping the soil moist and in a sunny spot until seedlings emerge. This method suits sowing throughout the year, allowing flexibility in timing.
Growing
Once seedlings have germinated, pot them on carefully to a container around 35 cm in size or thin them to avoid overcrowding, ensuring they have space to grow comfortably. These plants flourish between May and September, so plan transplanting and spacing accordingly to suit their growth habit in shaded areas.
Plant care
Maintain consistently moist but not waterlogged soil by watering regularly, especially during the growing months from May to September. To encourage bushier growth and prolong flowering, deadhead spent blooms and provide occasional feeding during flowering periods. This attentive aftercare supports healthy development in shaded garden settings requiring some love.
Plants for a Shade Garden
This kit features pollinator-friendly plants that thrive in pots and a range of light conditions, offering charming cut flowers and edible options.
- Needs Love
- Most Light Conditions
- Pot Fans
- Balcony Friendly
About Shade Gardening
Understanding your garden's light conditions is key. Part sun gardens get 3-6 hours of direct sunlight; part shade areas receive similar sun but need protection from intense midday rays; full shade spots have less than 3 hours of direct sun daily. This kit is ideal for part shade and full shade areas.
FAQs
Yes, these plants tolerate full shade but may perform best in dappled or part shade.
Yes, we include peat-free soil discs to support sustainable gardening.
Absolutely, the plants do well in pots and small spaces.