evergreen shrubs - A Selection

Yuletide is well-named for its mass of rich, red flowers in winter, each bloom has a crown of golden stamens at its centre, creating a festive display. Flowering from November into January, it peaks around Christmas when the garden is in need of a colour. The evergreen foliage adds structure to the garden, whether planted borders or a large container. A hardy shrub requiring hardly any maintenance once established.

Rhododendron 'Magic Flute' generates multitudes of double purple-pink blooms in late April. This hardy evergreen, which belongs to the famous Azalea family, requires almost no maintenance once established. It's also a great container shrub because of its compact and spreading tendency. This colourful species is perfect for adding a splash of colour to acid borders, rockeries, and woodlands. Height: 40 cm (16). Spread: 80 cm (31).

Introducing the Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin,' a well-loved evergreen shrub celebrated for its stunning display of bright scarlet foliage in spring. This popular variety is recognized for its eye-catching two-tone effect, with glossy new leaves and crimson stems contrasting beautifully with the mature green foliage below. The Photinia 'Red Robin' is a versatile plant, perfect for woodland areas, shrubberies, or as a low-maintenance specimen, adding a splash of spring colour to any landscape.

This robust evergreen Rhododendron is perfect for adding colour to a shady acid border! Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum' has deep green leaves with silvery edges. A plethora of mauve flowers bloom in huge clusters from late May. The leaf markings are more faint than some variegated species, blending in well with borders and providing a nice background for other plants. Height and spread: 150 cm (59).

Beautiful fragrant flowers

Rhododendron 'Robert Seleger' makes a lovely display in May, blooming slightly later than many dwarf hybrids. This tiny variety has a low, spreading habit that works well in front of acid borders or in a rock garden.The funnel-shaped flowers are an uncommon shade of purple-pink that shines out beautifully against the dark, evergreen foliage. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 120 cm (48).

This lovely Camellia makes a stunning specimen shrub since it is elegant and subtle. The fiery red branches and rounded, pink buds of this plant create a dazzling flash of color in early spring, followed by stunning white blooms with a delicate pink flush. This fantastic evergreen shrub has a compact pyramidal shape and looks fantastic in mixed borders, large pots, and woodland settings. Camellia 'Cupido' prefers acidic soil, although it can also be planted in a container with ericaeous

Azalea ?Madame van Hecke? ? Azalea Azalea ?Madame van Hecke? is a beautiful evergreen that produces magenta blooms from April until June, it has rich dark emerald green foliage that creates a fantastic backdrop for its flowers. It spreads to around 100cm and grows in height to 100cm also, making it ideal for planting in a container to sit in a pretty patio area. Rhododendron ?Madame van Hecke? is a stunning specimen plant that requires little attention, it is easy to care for and grows best

Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' is a stunning evergreen shrub that captivates with its compact form and abundant, semi-double flowers in shades of deep pink to rose-red. Blooming from autumn through early winter, this variety is celebrated for its vibrant hues and glossy, dark green foliage, making it an ideal selection for sheltered garden areas or elegant containers.Reaching a height of 2 meters (6.5 feet) and a spread of 1.8 meters (6 feet), 'Cleopatra' exhibits a bushy growth habit that

Viburnum x Bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' - This hardy shrub is a popular winter flowering variety for gardens throughout the UK. Viburnum x Bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' is tough and versatile, producing elegant, heavily fragranced pink blooms which make a lovely addition to borders in a wide variety of soil types, positions and areas. In autumn, when its flowers have fallen, its foliage transforms into shades of vivid orange and yellow, creating an impressive autumnal show. It has secured a

Fresh white flowers

This compact, spreading evergreen shrub has arching stems which are smothered in small, shiny, deep green leaves with a bronze tinge. Ceanothus 'Blue Sapphire' will burst into bloom from late spring to early summer, bearing dense, rounded clusters of tiny, vibrant blue flowers, creating a magnificent display that will be adored by bees. This fully hardy shrub requires very little maintenance and will love a sunny area with well-drained soil Height: 1.2cm (4ft). Spread: 2m (6ft).

The magnificent trusses of Rhododendron ?Roseum Elegans? hold up to 15 dark purple buds which open from May to June to reveal large, trumpet-like flowers in lilac-pink, decorated with deep red freckles and fading to pink as they mature. The vibrant flowers contrast wonderfully against a background of deep green, leathery leaves. Rhododendron ?Roseum Elegans? grows into a dense, rounded shrub that makes a wonderful focal point and is great for creating hedge screening. An excellent evergreen

Camellias are striking evergreen shrubs loved for their showy spring blooms and glossy evergreen foliage.

Box pyramid plants are great for adding all year round, evergreen foliage colour to doorways, pathways or decking?s and patios for a nice focal point in otherwise hard outdoor areas. The symmetry and uniform growth are perfect for those after a clean looking outdoor space, bringing a modern look and feel too. They?re also so easy to maintain, simply cut and trim the stray foliage into your desired box shape, usually around June time every year.

One of the best for producing loads of flowers