Can anyone reccommend shurbs that will be happy in the shade?

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I know nothing about plants so I'd be very grateful for any advice.

We have a long, deep border at the bottom of our garden that is pretty much in the shade all day due to our neighbours garage.

I want to plant some shrub type plants that will fill the border out but have no idea want kind of plants will do well in the shade.

Any ideas?

I have no idea what a shurb is!! I mean shurb

ahhhhh shrub!!!!!!!!

A good starting place is to see what grows well in the shady parts if neughbouring gardens - soil conditions are important too.

In my garden, which is quite shady, I find that Hebes, Fatsia Japonica, Pyrocanthas, Ceanathus, Choisyas & Bamboo grow well and all are evergreen so you get colour all year round...

What a good idea! Never thought of that, will have a chat with my neighbour as she has a beautiful garden

Not shrubs, but perennials that enjoy my shady border are: Hellebores,Geraniums,Lungwart,and aconite, also foxgloves

Hydrangea are good for colour - try any of the lacecap varieties or Limelight (pale green) or Annabel (gorgeous huge white inflorences).

If you want winter colour, cornuses are good. Midwinter Fire is a stunna.

small trees like maples, like shade too also euphorbias, loads of varieties, red, green and lime flowers, all shapes and sizes

I'd agree with Hydrangeas, they are easy to grow and look great in shade, also Choiysa ternata, Holly, Magnolia stellata, Honeysuckle (for scent), Fatsia and Fatshedera if you like architecutural foliage, Quince (gorgeous spring flowers), Pyracantha for flowers and berries.
Some lovely perennials for shade on this site
www.plantsforshade.co.uk/index.html