evergreen shrubs - A Selection

Elevate your garden with the effortless beauty of Ceanothus x delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles,' a shrub that has earned the esteemed RHS Award of Garden Merit. Perfect for both gardening novices and those seeking low-maintenance beauty, this easy-to-grow shrub quickly establishes a rounded shape adorned with powder-blue flowers that grace your garden throughout an extended summer season. With a drought-tolerant nature and adaptability to various soil types, 'Gloire de Versailles' brings a

This stunning breakthrough Camellia features an extended season of interest as its double, crimson blooms in late winter/spring give way to new wine red shoots through summer.

?Opening Day? is a exciting Viburnum, that blooms from April until August. It produces bundles of pom-pom like flowers, that are white in colour and huge in size. They cloak its large growing habit of fresh green foliage, that later transforms to a deep shiny red. Perfect for planting in large planters, borders and cottage themed landscapes, be sure to position in semi shade where it can progress to a height of 3m, along with a spread of 2.5m.

This striking hybrid Rhododendron is noted for its superb evergreen foliage. The undersides of each leaf are red and are shown when the wind blows through its branches. Large pale pink flowers are blossom during April and contrast with the beautiful dark green foliage. Perfect for acid beds and borders or a large container to enhance any patio. Height and spread: 120cm (48”).

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.

The American Cranberry, as it is commonly known, blooms profusely in the summer and then bears the fruit for which it is famous. The maple leaf-like foliage of Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth' provides tremendous aesthetic impact throughout the year, maturing to shades of scarlet in the autumn, but it is the berries that will really get people talking. They will appear yellow at first, then turn a vibrant crimson as they mature, making them stand out in your yard. Not only are these berries

Rhododendron 'Klondyke' is a colourful hybrid from the deciduous Azalea group. The fragrant, flame orange flowers appear in late spring, just as the foliage is emerging.

Rhododendron 'Golden Sunset' is an RHS AGM-winner. This attractive deciduous cultivar belongs to the well-known Azalea family. It is an excellent specimen shrub for shady, acid borders and is an excellent choice for cheering up cold, north-facing locations. An abundance of orange buds open in May, revealing primrose yellow flowers with a tinge of orange. It has copper foliage that matures from copper to mid-green to vivid gold in the autumn. Height and spread: 100 cm (39).

Rhododendron 'Ramapo' is a particularly tough variety, hardy in very low temperatures, and even tolerating full sun. The mauve flowers appear from April above attractive blue-green foliage which remains evergreen in winter.

Twice blooming, semi-evergreen shrubs with an exuberant display of trumpet-shaped flowers in red, white and pink in both spring and autumn.

An evergreen hybrid rhododendron with light green foliage. It produces the most splendid pink and cream flowers in great abundance. Flowers May-June. Height 150-200cm.

Gorgeous salmon pink flowers smother this delightful, compact Evergreen Azalea. With dark green, glossy leaves throughout the year, the lovely flowers which are 'hose-in-hose', meaning they appear to be two flowers in one, really stand out.

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

Camellia x williamsii 'Jury's Yellow' have lovely flowers of the anemone form - yellow pompom centres, with single white to cream petals on the outer. Abundant flowers in spring on a compact evergreen shrub for the sheltered border, or wall-side border, with protection against cold winds, which will damage new buds and flowers. Glossy foliage for year round structure. Flowers February-April. Height 150-200cm.

An RHS AGM variety ? and for good reason! This neat little evergreen is a dwarf Yakushimanum hybrid, famed for their neat dome-shaped habit. Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman' is particularly free flowering in spring.