evergreen shrubs - A Selection

The unique, tiered branches of this magnificent, resilient shrub are adorned with elegant white lacecap blossoms. As summer draws to a close, the vibrant green foliage transforms into tones of burnt orange and gold for a spectacular autumn show. Winter birds benefit from the glossy red berries that ripen to black and provide a significant source of food. This Japanese Snowball Bush has a more upright habit than other Japanese Snowball Bushes, making it ideal for gardens with limited space.

Camellia japonica 'Roger Hall' is a bushy, evergreen shrub that creates a stunning formal display. In spring, its glossy green leaves provide the perfect backdrop for vibrant red flowers, offering a bold contrast. The blooms are strikingly beautiful, with perfectly formed, double petals that create a classic rosette shape. This compact, upright shrub grows with a neat and orderly habit, making it ideal for containers or acid-loving borders. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 2m (6?). Culinary note:

Rhododendron 'Swift' bears clusters of pale gold flowers speckled with burgundy flecks at the throat. A free flowering dwarf hybrid, it makes a magnificent display from early May.

Rhododendron 'Hachmann's Polaris' is a stunning deciduous azalea known for its white flowers with hints of pink and purple markings. Growing to a height and spread of about 3 to 4 feet, it is perfect for smaller gardens, borders, or containers. This azalea thrives in partial shade and acidic, well-drained soils, and requires consistent moisture. It offers low maintenance, only requiring light pruning after flowering to keep it tidy. 'Hachmann's Polaris' adds seasonal beauty with its elegant

A new variegated form

Comparatively large, pale pink blooms with a deep rose blush cover this neat dwarf hybrid in April. Rhododendron 'Cilpinense' is a free flowering variety, with glossy, dark green leaves that provide valuable evergreen structure in the garden.

Rhododendron 'Whitethroat' is a beautiful, deciduous azalea that brings a touch of elegance and grace to any garden with its showy white flowers and glossy green foliage. Its compact size and moderate growth rate make it suitable for a variety of garden settings, from borders to containers. As with other azaleas, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and requires moderate watering and some protection from the hot afternoon sun. This hardy shrub is perfect for temperate climates, offering

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

?Fairy Stars? is a stunning Viburnum, that flowers from April until June. It generates clusters of sweet-smelling blooms, that form in neat star shapes and are white in colour. A popular choice for smaller sized gardens due to its compact habit, this hardy shrub will add vibrancy and texture with its fresh green round leaflets and delicate flower heads. Incorporate into a scented, cottage or low maintenance gardening scheme and place in semi shade. It will progress in height to 1.5m and will

Elevate your garden with the timeless elegance of Buxus Sempervirens. This evergreen shrub or small tree boasts glossy, dark green leaves and a compact growth habit, making it perfect for hedges or topiary. Adorned with small, yellowish flowers in clusters during spring, this versatile plant adds ornamental value to any landscape. Grows best in well-drained soil in partial shade, though it can withstand dry conditions with proper care. While scorched by sun and strong winds in dry soils, Buxus

A double flowering, red, dwarf rhododendron

Deep purple buds open into generous trusses of lavender-pink flowers dusted with rusty red spots, the flowers fading to pink as they age.

Leaves turn red-purple in autumn

A flurry of deep cerise to crimson flowers with a boss of golden stamens smothers a cloak of lush, evergreen foliage. Camellia sasanqua bears smaller blooms than spring-flowering camellias but they are produced in striking profusion.Flowering from autumn to winter, Camellia sasanqua 'Red' injects colour into the garden just at the time when it is beginning to wane. A compact, low maintenance shrub, the glossy evergreen foliage adds year-round structure to the garden, whether planted in acid

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.

A lovely, edible Crab Apple producing crisp, sharply flavoured, deep-red fruits which remain on the tree well into winter. Crab Apple 'Diable Rouge' is a particularly attractive cultivar in Spring.