planting on a sloping shaded bank

I am due to move to a bungalow with a rear high sloping bank outside the conservatory, It has the remains of tree stumps in it. What do you suggest I plant in it for low ground cover and colour.

 

Consider creeping thymes, or indeed the ericas - then there's the ferns, some of which are a lovely golden colour

 

Thanks Fran, I had thought of Ericas but Ferns can grow very big, are there small ones ?

 

hi, what is the area like damp, shady, sunny, exposed?
also what soil type do you have there?

 

Yes indeedy there are small ferns - take a look at the painted fern. I have an evolving woodland section of my garden, and have planted ferns over the last two years - only one looks like its going to be a big one, and even that nothing like you see in the countryside.