evergreen shrubs - A Selection

An award-winning hardy shrub that will add a burst of colour to the garden when it needs it most! Camellia ?Margaret Davis? is an early-flowering variety, producing masses of bi-coloured, double blooms with ruffled petals from February to April. Each cream-white flower measures around 10cm across and is decorated with an eye-catching, raspberry picotee edge. A great choice for woodland gardens or a large container filled with ericaceous compost. Height and spread: 4m (13ft).

A popular, easy to grow shrub which thrives in the English climate. Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ is a bushy, deciduous shrub with pretty leaves, shaped similarly to an Acer, and which turn shades of purple and red by the autumn.The frothy, white flower heads have caused the shrub to become known as the ‘Snowball Tree’, and those blooms make excellent cut flowers for vases indoors too. The flower heads open during May and June with a green tinge, becoming pure white over a few

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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

In May, flattened 'lacecap' flower heads beautify the Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Pink Beauty.' against a backdrop of dark green, richly veined foliage, the blossoms start out white and gradually turn delicate pink. If female plants are pollinated, clusters of little red fruits that ripen to black may occur following flowering. This hardy deciduous shrub can be found in mixed borders and forest gardens. Later in the year, as the leaves of this plant begin to turn reddish-purple in the

Upright clusters of deep rose-pink flowers make a showy display in late May. The vibrant blooms stand out against a background of broad, glossy, evergreen leaves. Rhododendron 'Germania' is a hardy, free flowering variety that makes an appealing specimen shrub in areas with acid soils.

Rhododendron 'Gold Topas' is an elegant, deciduous azalea with fragrant, star-shaped golden flowers that bloom in late spring. Ideal for shaded, acid soil borders, it adds vibrant colour and interest to the garden. In autumn, its foliage transforms into a stunning display of red and copper hues, creating a dazzling seasonal contrast. It?s low-maintenance, though it benefits from light pruning after flowering to keep its shape. 'Gold Topas' can be used in a variety of garden settings, including

Ruffled red flowers appear over a long period

Ceanothus Yankee Point Fine displays of deep blue flowers in early summer that will attract bees and butterflies into your garden. This low mounding forming Californian Lilac forms a lovely spread of glossy foliage. Height: 1m (3'). Spread: 2.5m (8').

Rhododendron 'Kalinka' is a Yakushimanum hybrid that is known for its clean, miniature habit and attractive dome shape. Patio containers and the front of borders look great with this plant. This sturdy small evergreen shrub blooms profusely in the spring and makes an excellent showpiece shrub. The lustrous, evergreen foliage blends well with the vivid cerise pink blossoms with a pale yellow heart that adorn the small stems. Height and spread: 90cm (36).

Camellia japonica Black Lace is a striking evergreen shrub that adds drama to the winter garden with its dark, glossy foliage and deep red, double flowers. Blooming from January to March, it brings vibrant colour to the grey winter months, while its year-round foliage provides lasting structure and interest even after the flowers have faded. This versatile plant is perfect as a feature specimen in woodland gardens, in a patio container, or as a dense hedge or screen in acidic soils. Winner of

Rhododendron 'Molten Gold' is an eye-catching shrub that is evergreen, dazzling borders throughout the year. The lustrous, deep green foliage is striped with gold and lasts longer than other variegated Rhododendrons, rarely relapsing to green. Large masses of lilac-mauve blossoms offer an opulent display from May through June. It is ideal for sprucing up a shady border! It is indeed the best variegated cultivar available. Height and spread: 120 cm (48).

Camellia x williamsii 'E.T.R. Carlyon' offers a stunning display of white blossoms in spring, which contrast beautifully with its dark, glossy foliage. The semi-double flowers appear in abundance later in the season, creating a striking effect. This variety is exceptionally hardy, with a bushy, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for a garden screen or as a standout specimen shrub in acid soils. It can reach a height of 4m (13?) and a spread of 2.5m (8?). Culinary note: The

Transform your garden with Viburnum Opulus 'Compactum', an exceptional medium-sized shrub prized for its elegant display of white summer flowers and striking red berries in autumn. This compact variety also boasts foliage that transitions from green to purplish-pink, providing year-round visual interest. Awarded the prestigious RHS AGM and recognized for its appeal to pollinators, this hardy shrub thrives in a variety of garden settings, from full sun to partial shade, and is adaptable to

Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' is a firm favourite and popular because of its tough, resilient behaviour situated almost anywhere in the garden. In the depths of winter, this hardy, deciduous shrub bursts into life producing masses of richly perfumed blooms on bare, woody stems.