Here are some great picks for shade-loving trailing plants. You can place the grandest and tallest container towards the center-back of the group, the middle-sized containers can be surrounding or in front of the large thriller, and the smaller containers with spiller plants can be in the front and cascading to the ground. Not all cascading plants are great in full or part sun. For something different, you can think of the group of containers like a class picture. And many of us have areas of our yards where shade abounds, but a ground cover or shade loving container would be well suited. These plants are extremely easy to grow so are perfect for beginners. Trailing Plants for Shade. Cascading Shade Plants. Vining Cucumbers. Shady spots in the garden can be troublesome to fill. Cascading blackberries produce compact, arching plants with thornless trailing stems that produce a mass of berries. Cucumber plants have a sprawling habit which makes them ideal for a cascading garden. However, with some imagination and the right plants, that difficult space can be transformed into an enchanting place. Blackberries like hot, sunny locations and plenty of water.