evergreen shrubs - A Selection

A spreading shrub that will form abundance of low evergreen foliage, which in late spring will burst with dusky blue flowers for an amazing display of Californian Lilac groundcover. So useful for adding structure to borders and beds in the garden, this variety has been awarded an RHS AGM for garden performance. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens fits in perfectly planted at the front of sunny borders around other shrubs, or as an evergreen structural addition throughout your garden. Height: 1m (3').

Introducing the Photinia serratifolia 'Pink Crispy', a truly spectacular new shrub that has already captured a gold medal at its first international trade show! This photinia is a real showstopper, boasting heavily marbled foliage of dark green and cream. However, the real 'wow' factor comes from the abundant emergence of bright pink new foliage in spring, perfectly complemented by bright red shoots. Its compact and bushy habit ensures it fits beautifully into most garden spaces, offering a

From July to September, Ceanothus x delilianus 'Henri Desfosse' makes an excellent specimen plant with large panicles of violet-blue flowers. This spreading, deciduous shrub's red stems are cloaked in bright green foliage that makes an attractive backdrop for summer perennials. Plants at the back of mixed borders, in wildlife areas, and in cottage garden planting schemes. This hardy Californian Lilac grows well in a variety of soil types. Height and spread: 150 cm (59).

Basking in the dappled shade of a woodland type border or planted into a large container in a shady corner of the patio, the glossy, evergreen foliage of Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink’ provides a quiet presence during the summer as a backdrop to more vivid bedding. But come autumn, when the garden landscape has lost its energy and colour, it suddenly unveils a wonderful surprise. From late autumn to winter, Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink’ bears masses of flowers, smaller than spring-flowering

Rhododendron 'Cilpinense' is a free-flowering cultivar with lustrous, dark green leaves that add value to the garden as an evergreen structure. This dependable variety has been given a prized RHS AGM for its outstanding garden performance. In April, this compact dwarf hybrid is covered in beautiful pale pink blossoms with a rich rose tint. Height and spread: 90 cm (36).

The RHS AGM Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' has glossy, dark green leaves and a mass of deep blue flowers in April and May. This medium-sized shrub adds late-spring colour to borders while also providing year-round evergreen structure. It, like all Ceanothus, attracts pollinating insects and is always buzzing with bees. It's ideal for a sunny spot in the garden, where it'll provide a lovely backdrop for summer perennials. Height: 150 cm (59). Spread: 250 cm (98).

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).

When planted in a prominent location on its own or in a mixed ericaceous shrub border, Rhododendron 'Stewartstonian' creates an immediate aesthetic impression. It is a beautiful, semi-evergreen, robust shrub. It is renowned for its flaming red, funnel-shaped blossoms in late spring and shifting leaf colours over the course of the year. The mahogany leaves turn a more reddish colour in the spring before turning green in the summer and gradually returning to a reddish tint as autumn approaches.

The magnificent trusses of Rhododendron ?Roseum Elegans? hold up to 15 dark purple buds which open from May to June to reveal large, trumpet-like flowers in lilac-pink, decorated with deep red freckles and fading to pink as they mature. The vibrant flowers contrast wonderfully against a background of deep green, leathery leaves. Rhododendron ?Roseum Elegans? grows into a dense, rounded shrub that makes a wonderful focal point and is great for creating hedge screening. An excellent evergreen

Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' is a stunning evergreen shrub that captivates with its compact form and abundant, semi-double flowers in shades of deep pink to rose-red. Blooming from autumn through early winter, this variety is celebrated for its vibrant hues and glossy, dark green foliage, making it an ideal selection for sheltered garden areas or elegant containers.Reaching a height of 2 meters (6.5 feet) and a spread of 1.8 meters (6 feet), 'Cleopatra' exhibits a bushy growth habit that

Rhododendron 'Gibraltar' is a RHS AGM variant that is quite spectacular and makes a wonderful shaded acid border plant. This deciduous Exbury hybrid belongs to the well-known Azalea group. The vivid orange blossoms with dramatic ruffled borders and a flash of yellow are ablaze with colour in May. It is robust, like all Azaleas, and thrives in a chilly, north-facing location. Height and spread: 120 cm (48).

Rhododendron 'Marilee' is a well-rounded shrub with evergreen foliage that stays green all year. This hardy cultivar of Azalea belongs to the classic evergreen Azalea family and makes a great display shrub for acid borders and pots. The dark, bronze-green foliage contrasts well with the scarlet, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in late April. Height and spread: 50 cm (18).

A stunning purple-flowered rhododendron

This impressive Californian Lilac, which has received an RHS AGM for its garden performance, makes a showy display. From May to June, Ceanothus 'Blue Mound' is smothered in masses of deep blue flower heads. The glossy foliage forms a spreading evergreen mound that provides year-round structure and colour in borders for the rest of the year. It makes an excellent background plant for sunny cottage garden borders and wildlife gardens, where it will attract butterflies and other insects. Height:

A well-known Californian Lilac variety that has earned the coveted RHS AGM. From May to June, Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' produces conical, deep blue flower heads that smother the foliage, creating a stunning, hazy effect. In a sheltered location, the small, dark green leaves are evergreen, providing year-round colour. This hardy, medium-sized shrub is ideal for the back of mixed borders or as a colourful wall shrub when trained against a sunny wall. Height and spread: 2.5m (8?).

Rhododendron Gristede 'Gristede' is a compact evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and trusses of funnel-shaped, violet-blue flowers in mid to late spring. Mature height and spread: 80 x 100cm.