evergreen shrubs - A Selection

Rhododendron 'Marie Fortie' is a robust plant that spreads widely. Its lustrous, dark green, velvety leaves stay green all year, providing a great background for summer flowering perennials. Late spring and early summer bring trusses of enormous, deep pink funnel-shaped blooms with dark purple markings in the throat. On ericaceous soils, this plant is ideal for a woodland garden or planting in mixed borders. Height: 150cm (5'). Spread: 2m (6').

Viburnum plicatum 'Watanabe' bears exquisite white lacecap flowers in mid September, helping to extend the season of interest in your garden. Like other Viburnums, this variety features layers of branches with bright green foliage. Ideal in a mixed border or as a specimen plant, this deciduous Japanese Snowball has a predictable habit and will accept almost any soil type, making it a popular choice for a wide range of gardeners. Height: 2m (7'). Spread: 1.5m (5').

Rhododendron 'Ramapo' is a sturdy cultivar that can withstand freezing weather and even full light. The mauve flowers bloom in April and are accompanied by lovely blue-green foliage that remains evergreen in the winter. Because of its heat tolerance, this rhododendron will thrive in sunny acid margins where other rhododendrons might struggle. This miniature hybrid was developed in the United States and has a clean, compact growth that develops into a spreading pile. Height: 75cm (30). Spread:

Rhododendron 'Jolie Madame' grows to be a medium-sized shrub that makes a great specimen plant for acid borders. Throughout May, a profusion of fuchsia pink blooms with a beautiful scent appear. The lustrous green leaves develop a rich blood scarlet hue as autumn arrives. Azaleas are an excellent choice for shady, north-facing locations because of their exceptional cold tolerance. Indeed, this sophisticated deciduous azalea has it all! Height and spread: 150 cm (60).

Rhododendron 'Nico' is a showy rockery plant that's also great for raised beds and shadowed forest gardens. Once established, this brilliant evergreen Azalea grows slowly and compactly, requiring little upkeep. Bright cherry-red blooms are borne in profusion in May, covering the low, spreading branches of Rhododendron 'Nico'. Height: 75 cm (30). Spread: 120 cm (48).

The Californian Lilac produces masses of powder blue flowers all over the shrub, creating a wonderfully blue mound that is very striking from a distance. Ceanothus likes to be planted up in moist, well-drained soil, in full sun, protected against any cold winds. It can be grown as a free-standing shrub or trained against a wall or fence. Californian Lilac was awarded RHS Award of Garden Merit. Product Specifications: Position: FULL SUN Height: Up to 100cm (39.4”) when fully established

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

Rhododendron 'Satan' is a striking evergreen shrub that captivates with its large, richly dark red flowers, making it a standout choice for any garden. These blooms, which can appear almost black in certain lights, are arranged in impressive trusses and boast a velvety texture that adds to their allure. Flowering in late spring, this variety not only brings a dramatic flair to the landscape but also serves as a focal point that draws the eye and sparks conversation among garden visitors.The

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.

Rhododendron 'Lemon Dream' is an attractive, deep, evergreen shrub that provides the ideal background for the primrose yellow blooms that bloom profusely. This Yakushimanum hybrid has a tidy, curved form and is a free-flowering cultivar. It looks great in a woodland garden or acid border, where it blends in nicely with other spring flowering shrubs. In the spring, it is stunning! Height and spread: 135 cm (53).

An evergreen azalea that has dark green foliage. Beautiful crimson-red flowers from April into May. Height 90-100cm.

Grown mainly for its outstanding foliage and excellent habit, Viburnum trilobum 'Bailey Compact' is a densely growing variety of this hardy deciduous shrub that maintains its neat rounded shape all year without the need for any extra attention. The three lobed leaves blanket the shrub completely and are eye catching because of their unusual shape, later in the year they turn from a rich green to a fiery red, giving a dazzling autumn display before they tumble to the ground. A worthy bush for

The upright stems of Photinia x fraseri 'Scarlet Blaze' bear fresh and colourful, glossy young leaves in spring, providing a real treat for the eyes! Young leaves emerge vibrant red and remain this shade for a touch longer than other varieties before turning bronze and gradually maturing to dark green in summer, creating a tri coloured display. In late spring cream blooms contrast beautifully with their backdrop of eye-catching foliage. This evergreen shrub will provide colour and structure in

Rhododendron 'XXL Red Devil' is an exciting new hybrid rhododendron featuring extra-large flowers in a rich colour. The impressive blooms measure up to 8cm, and come in a sumptuous deep red with contrasting black hearts. 

One of the later flowering evergreen Azaleas, but well worth the wait! Rhododendron 'Mary Helen' produces large, pristine white flowers with contrasting dark anthers from early June.

A true standout! Rhododendron 'Bengal' bursts into life with vibrant clusters of deep scarlet flowers beginning in late April. This stunning dwarf hybrid is incredibly prolific, with its blooms almost completely concealing the glossy evergreen foliage. Despite its tropical appearance, it?s remarkably resilient and hardy. Ideal for adding an exotic touch or a bold pop of colour to a planting scheme, or as a striking feature in a container on your patio. Height and spread: 90cm (36). As plant