evergreen shrubs - A Selection

This low, mound forming Californian Lilac forms a spreading pillow of glossy, evergreen foliage at maturity. Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point' produces a fine display of deep blue flowers in early summer that will attract butterflies and pollinating insects to the garden.

Beginning in early June, Rhododendron 'Mary Helen' produces huge, immaculate white blooms with contrasting dark anthers. Throughout the year, the broad spreading branches are coated in shiny green leaves, adding vibrancy to the garden even on grey winter days. This is a stunning specimen shrub for acid borders and shaded forest gardens. This is one of the later blooming evergreen azaleas, but it is totally worth the wait! Height: 75 cm (30). Spread: 120 cm (48).

The glowing blooms of Rhododendron 'Orange King' are delicately freckled with orange-red markings. The bright blooms are borne in May, standing out nicely from the glossy, dark green foliage. This evergreen Azalea has a neat, bushy habit, remaining compact and manageable with maturity. A lovely specimen for containers and ericaceous borders where it will provide year round interest and structure. Height and spread: 75cm (30).Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size

Rhododendron 'Sneezy' is an excellent specimen plant for a forest garden, acid border, or patio container. The vivid cerise pink blooms fade to a paler pink in the centre and have a splash of burgundy at the throat. This vigorously growing, free-flowering cultivar forms a dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with a charming rounded habit. The Seven Dwarfs Series Rhododendron 'Sneezy' is indeed a vivid Yakushimanum hybrid.Height and spread: 80cm (32).

One of the less well-known Viburnums, but one that deserves to be more well-known! In May, Viburnum × carlcephalum produces domed clusters of pink buds that open into fragrant white blooms. Throughout the summer, the dark green, heart-shaped leaves cloak this well-branched, robust shrub, before turning to shades of scarlet in the autumn. This magnificent Viburnum, also known as the Fragrant Snowball, thrives in a shady location. Ideal for mixed borders and wooded gardens at the back. Height:

For sheer flower power, Rhododendron 'Canzonetta' is unsurpassable! From late May, the large, semi-double, red-pink flowers completely smother the foliage. The glossy, evergreen foliage provides year round colour, turning to rich mahogany during the winter months.

Not much is happening in the garden in February, so this early flowering, exquisitely bi-coloured Camellia comes as a real treat.

Viburnum 'Pragense' is an evergreen shrub with waxy, dark green leaves with grey, felted undersides that grow quickly. Large clusters of pink buds open in May to reveal delicately perfumed white blossoms, creating a lovely spring show. This hardy evergreen is a great screening plant since it gives color and substantial cover all year. When planted toward the back of a mixed border, it will create a wonderful backdrop for summer flowering shrubs and perennials, as well as winter color and

Photinia 'Blackberry Gem' is a stunning compact evergreen shrub that captivates with its striking foliage. The new leaves emerge in a rich burgundy-purple hue, creating a dramatic contrast as they mature into a deep, lush green. This shrub is celebrated not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its tidy, rounded growth habit, which ensures it remains an attractive feature in any garden throughout the year. Its versatility makes it an exceptional choice for low hedging, adding structure to

This stylish evergreen hybrid will certainly bring some flair to the garden. In late spring, rounded trusses of bright pink blooms stand out beautifully against the dark, lustrous foliage.

A British native, the Guelder Rose is a deciduous shrub with maple-like green leaves and pretty white lacecap flowers in May and June. The flowers are attractive to pollinating insects and are followed in the autumn by masses of glossy red berries, which are enjoyed by birds. In addition, the leaves take on fantastic red and purple shades in autumn which compliment the fruits. A lovely addition to mixed wildlife hedges, Viburnum opulus can also be used effectively to create an informal hedge or

A multi-coloured camellia, Camellia japonica 'Winter Festival' features double flowers in a range of harmonious shades from creamy-white, soft pink, rose-pink to cerise-red.

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).

Part of the Seven Dwarfs Series, Rhododendron 'Grumpy' is a neat and compact Yakushimanum hybrid. Dark, evergreen foliage, with felted undersides, covers the branches to form a lovely dome shape.

The Japanese Snowball ‘Kilimanjaro’ Plant, a previous Plant of the Year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, is stunning to admire with its sophisticated white lacecap blooms that flower late spring into early summer, this plant’s beauty carries on into the start of autumn where the leaves put on an eye-catching display of oranges and golds. It combines low maintenance plant care with beauty and grace in a way that no other plant does to bring classy colour and stylish architecture to

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