evergreen shrubs - A Selection

Camellia sasanqua 'Kanjiro' is a show-stopping evergreen shrub that delivers vibrant colour when the garden needs it most.From October to January, a profusion of semi-double, cerise-pink blooms studded with bright golden stamens creates striking contrast against glossy, deep green foliage, bringing life and subtle fragrance to cooler months when few others are flowering. Its graceful, semi-weeping habit and dense structure make it a versatile choice as a specimen, informal hedge or backdrop in

Rhododendron 'Virginia Richards' bears a profusion of intriguing colour changing flowers in late spring. Large clusters of funnel-shaped blooms emerge from pink buds, slowly maturing from pale pink through to peachy yellow. This captivating variety is cloaked in glossy evergreen foliage that contrasts beautifully with its unusual flowers. Grow this bushy evergreen at the back of acid borders, or as a stand-alone feature plant. Choose a prominent spot where it can be fully appreciated. Height

Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' is a captivating deciduous shrub that enchants garden enthusiasts with its profusion of striking white flowers and its graceful, tiered branching structure. This plant truly shines during the summer months, serving as a focal point in any landscape. The large, flat-topped clusters of sterile white blooms emerge from late spring and often continue to rebloom throughout the season, creating a stunning display that draws the eye and enhances the overall beauty

An old hybrid dating from before 1851 and still one of the best available, Rhododendron x 'Lees Dark Purple' is a magnificent, medium-sized evergreen rhododendron with flamboyant flowers in vivid purple. Dark purple buds open into violet-purple flowers with orange-brown speckling, with each flower cluster holding around 16 blooms! The flowers glow against a backdrop of leathery, dark green foliage on a dense, broad mound.Rhododendron x 'Lees Dark Purple' is excellent as a focal shrub bringing

If you thought Azaleas were just for spring, think again! One of the Encore Series, Rhododendron 'Encore Sunburst' is compact shrub with big ambitions - flowering not just in spring but again in autumn too – rewarding the smallest spaces with maximum interest. In spring, an exuberant display of soft pink, trumpet-shaped blooms bursts into life followed by a second flush in autumn adding interest just as other plants are beginning to wane. Bushy, semi-evergreen, glossy foliage, provides

A compact version of Viburnum davidii, 'Yin' is a glossy-leaved, evergreen shrub that brings year-round interest to borders, beds and containers. Elongated, leathery foliage stays vibrant through the seasons, while clusters of delicate white flowers appear in spring and, if pollinated, are followed by ornamental blue-black berries that can persist into winter, attracting garden wildlife and adding seasonal colour. Its neat, mounded habit suits both formal and informal settings, delivering

Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Grandiflorum' is a very vigorous shrub with a wide, round habit that bears clusters of large, bell-shaped, bright purple flowers with golden-brown markings in May-June. They are easy to grow in moist, humus-rich acid soil in any position but deep planting. Height 90-100cm.

This compact Californian Lilac blooms in dense clusters of deep blue flowers from May to June, making it an enchanting feature in sunny mixed borders. Ceanothus 'Skylark' is a compact variety with a spreading habit that lends itself well to wall training in situations where space is limited. This bushy, evergreen shrub grows quickly and is ideal for hedging or adding structure to cottage garden schemes. Height: 150 cm (59). Spread: 200cm (98).

An award-winning evergreen rhododendron hybrid that will create a stunning display in May! Rhododendron 'Markeetas Prize' produces masses of bright red flowers which contrast perfectly with its deep green leaves. An excellent choice for adding a splash of colour to acid borders and woodland gardens. Height and spread: 2m (78).

Rhododendron 'Dora Amateis' is a free-flowering cultivar that produces a spectacular show in late April. This tidily small shrub looks great in acid borders, pots, and along woodland margins. Its evergreen foliage is light green and cloaks the spreading branches throughout the year, turning bronze if planted in full sun. Pale pink buds unfold to produce gleaming white flowers with a dash of pink tint. Height and spread: 90 cm (36).

Rhododendron 'Bollywood' delights with dazzling magenta blooms in spring, creating a striking display. Its unique semi-evergreen foliage showcases silver-variegated leaves for year-round allure. This compact, bushy shrub brings bold flower colour to spring displays whilst its attractive foliage continues to supply interest throughout the season. Its low, rounded shape suits container plantings or borders with acid soil, rewarding for many years with little effort. Height and Spread: 90cm

A deciduous shrub with compact growth habit. Dark green leaves make a striking back-drop to creamy-white flowers that turn into orange-red fruits. Flowers May-June. Height 200-250cm.

Fabulous evergreen with red young foliage

Camellia japonica ?Winter Perfume Pink? is a charming shrub that brings a touch of beauty to the grey days of late winter and early spring. Its compact size makes it ideal for large containers, allowing you to enjoy its delicate blooms indoors even on the coldest days. The soft pink single flowers, with their informal petals, surround a cluster of golden stamens, creating a striking contrast. Place it near a doorway, and as the weather warms, step outside to savor its sweet fragrance. The

Beautiful fragrant flowers

Ceanothus x pallida 'Marie Simon' is a deciduous shrub with long oval mid-green leaves and fluffy clusters of pink flowers in late spring and early summer, sometimes with a second flush of flowers in late summer or early autumn. It needs a sunny, sheltered site and a moist, well drained soil. A lovely and unusual shrub for a mixed border or against a sunny wall. Height 100-150cm.