Plants for East-Facing Gardens

An east-facing garden catches the sun in the morning and falls into shade by the afternoon. The light is bright but never as fierce as a south or west aspect, and the ground stays cooler and a little more moist. That middle ground suits a lot of plants that want good light without the heat of full afternoon sun.

The one thing to watch is the fast morning warm-up in winter and early spring. On a frosty night, early sun thaws frozen buds too quickly, which can damage some early flowers, so it pays to avoid the most tender early-bloomers on a cold east wall. Beyond that, an east aspect is easy and forgiving, good for a mix of flowering perennials and foliage plants that appreciate a break from the afternoon sun.

All grown for UK gardens and sent out well rooted.