evergreen shrubs - A Selection

This stunning RHS AGM variety is known for its profusion of small, red, peony-like flowers that bloom abundantly from February to April. With its strong, compact, and upright growth habit, Camellia williamsii ?Ruby Wedding? makes an eye-catching evergreen shrub perfect for shaded borders or woodland gardens. A wonderful gift to commemorate a Ruby Wedding, it will continue to serve as a beautiful reminder for years to come. Height and spread: 250cm (98). Culinary note: The flowers are not only

Stunning bell-like blooms in an intense red tone and wonderfully bold, evergreen foliage make Rhododendron Red Jack a stunning choice for your garden beds and borders this season. Equally suited for patio pots, this brilliant hybrid variety will sport its very handsome clusters of flowers from April to May just as your spring blooms have faded. Height 180cm. Supplied in a 4 litre pot.

An evergreen camellia shrub with loose, peony-form pink flowers.

This compact variety of the popular Photinia fraseri has been expertly trained into a clear-stemmed standard, making it an eye-catching architectural feature ideal for framing entryways, doorways, and borders. In spring, the new growth emerges in vibrant scarlet, creating a dramatic contrast with the older foliage beneath. As the season progresses, the young leaves mature into a rich, glossy green, and clusters of creamy white flowers appear, adding further charm. A hardy evergreen, this shrub

An evergreen tea shrub with scented, white, semi-double autumn and winter blooms

Ruffled red flowers appear over a long period

Large, carmine-red blooms with contrasting golden stamens create an outburst of spring colour! Each flower is up to 15 cm in diameter, making them a captivating focal point. The dark, glossy foliage remains evergreen, providing year-round colour and structure in the garden. Camellia japonica 'R.L. Wheeler' will grow to be a large, majestic shrub over time. A lovely choice for an acid border. Height: 4m (13?). Spread: 2.5m (8?).

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Kilimanjaro Sunrise' is a stunning, award-winning plant known for its delicate lacecap flowers that bloom in late spring. These white blossoms with a soft pink blush are followed by clusters of bright red berries, which ripen to a dramatic black, creating an ever-changing display throughout the seasons. The plant's distinctive tiered branches are filled with heart-shaped leaves, adding texture and depth to any garden.As the seasons change, the foliage takes on

Camellia japonica Nuccio's Cameo is a medium-sized variety that boasts perfectly formed double flowers, reaching up to 11cm in diameter, in soft coral-pink hues. These elegant blooms shine brightly against the dark, evergreen foliage, creating a striking contrast and forming a bushy, upright shrub. Blooming from late winter through early spring, Nuccio's Cameo is an ideal choice for adding a touch of colour to shady borders with acidic soil, or it can be grown as a dense hedge or screen.

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

Rhododendron 'Chipmunk' is a year-round azalea. It delivers year-round colour and shape while requiring very little effort. It is also a great container shrub because it's petite and evergreen. The lustrous, dark green leaves blend well with a profusion of petite, vivid pink blooms in late spring. It serves as a great specimen for rockeries, containers, and acid border fronts. Height: 60 cm (24). Spread: 75 cm (30).

Viburnum tinus 'French White' is a beloved evergreen shrub known for its compact form and stunning displays of pure white flowers. This variety is particularly valued for its ability to provide visual interest throughout the year, making it a fantastic choice for temperate gardens. The shrub typically blooms from late winter into spring, producing dense clusters of fragrant flowers that not only enhance the garden's aesthetic but also fill the air with a delightful scent, attracting both

Box Ball plants are ideal for adding a welcoming touch to doorways and entrances and a formal evergreen focal point in the garden for year-round structure. A pair of neatly clipped, carefully positioned Box balls are the perfect way to create an elegant entranceway. Common Box is a great choice for wildlife, blooming in April and May each year. Buxus sempervirens is well known for its slow growth rate which makes it conveniently low-maintenance. Grow Common Box in sun or semi-shade. Supplied as

Frilled, rich red flowers

Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' is a fantastic choice for creating an exotic planting strategy on acidic soils or adding colour and structure to mixed boundaries. It blossoms in huge, spectacular clusters in early May, giving it an exotic appearance. The throat of each vivid red bloom is beautifully marked. In direct sunlight, the blossoms may shift to a bright pink colour, which is very attractive. Shiny, deep green foliage encompasses this well-branched shrub all year, establishing a rounded

Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Grandiflorum' is a bushy, dense, evergreen shrub. The shiny, rich-green leaves are paler green underneath, providing year round colour and structure in the garden. Large trusses of mauve flowers with yellow-brown markings at the throat are borne in late spring and early summer.