evergreen shrubs - A Selection

Rhododendron 'George Hyde' is a magnificent cultivar named after the great Rhododendron and Azalea hybridist. This lovely evergreen Azalea has a clean, compact habit that makes it ideal for pots. This evergreen shrub looks great in a rockery or at the front of an acid border, and it's low-maintenance. In May, the plant is completely covered in big, semi-double blooms with their unique ruffled appearance. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 60cm (24).

Camellia japonica Nuccio's Cameo is a medium-sized variety that boasts perfectly formed double flowers, reaching up to 11cm in diameter, in soft coral-pink hues. These elegant blooms shine brightly against the dark, evergreen foliage, creating a striking contrast and forming a bushy, upright shrub. Blooming from late winter through early spring, Nuccio's Cameo is an ideal choice for adding a touch of colour to shady borders with acidic soil, or it can be grown as a dense hedge or screen.

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

Photinia x fraseri 'Magical Volcano' is a large, evergreen shrub valued for its brilliantly coloured spring foliage and all-year-round allure.Photinia x fraseri 'Magical Volcano' forms a dense, bushy shrub with finely toothed, glossy foliage that emerges brilliant red in the spring, forming a strong contrast against the backdrop of dark green older leaves. The new leaves mature to deep green whilst spring and early summer sees panicles of creamy-white flowers that are followed by red berries.

Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' is a fantastic choice for creating an exotic planting strategy on acidic soils or adding colour and structure to mixed boundaries. It blossoms in huge, spectacular clusters in early May, giving it an exotic appearance. The throat of each vivid red bloom is beautifully marked. In direct sunlight, the blossoms may shift to a bright pink colour, which is very attractive. Shiny, deep green foliage encompasses this well-branched shrub all year, establishing a rounded

Photinia Pink Marble is an evergreen shrub whose green foligae is variegated cream. New growth is flushed with pink as they first emerge creating a colourful display. A striking variety that can be grown as a specimen plant or as part of an informal hedge. Height: 5m (16'). Spread: 2m (6',5).

If you thought Azaleas were just for spring, think again! One of the renowned Encore series, Rhododendron 'Encore Autumn Starburst' is a compact shrub with big ambitions - flowering not just in spring but again in autumn too – rewarding the smallest spaces with maximum interest. In spring, an exuberant display of bicoloured, trumpet-shaped blooms bursts into life, each flower daubed with a coral-pink star framed by pure white margins. A second flush of flowers in autumn prolongs the display

Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ produces conical, deep-blue flower heads that smother the foliage creating a stunning, hazy effect from May to June. A well-known variety of Californian Lilac, this variety has earned itself a coveted RHS AGM. The small, dark, evergreen leaves provide year round colour and interest in a sheltered position. Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ is a hardy, medium-sized shrub that is ideal for the back of mixed borders. This Californian Lilac can also be trained

Viburnum tinus 'Spirit' is a compact, rounded, bushy, evergreen shrub with clusters of pink buds that open to delicately fragrant white flowers from November to May, for a total of six months of blooms. Then, as if that wasn't enough, blue-black fruits with dark green leaves begin to grow. It's the plant that never fails to please. Height & Spread: 2m (7').

This award-winning Rhododendron produces dark pink buds which erupted in late spring to reveal large, trumpet-like blooms flushed with pink, with a yellow-green throat. Rhododendron 'Morning Cloud? is ideal for growing in containers in limited growing spaces such as terraces and courtyards, as well as small gardens with lime-free soil. Yakushimanum Rhododendrons are fully hardy, cope well in full sun, have a rounded, compact habit and are slow-growing, staying small for many years. Although

Boasting colourful, glossy young foliage on vertical stems, Photinia x fraseri 'Carré Rouge' is a real treat for the eyes! Vivid red leaves will emerge in late spring to create an eye-catching contrast with its mature green leaves. 'Carré Rouge' has a neat habit and is more compact and dense than its parent ?Red Robin?, making this hardy shrub a much more suitable choice for hedging. Can be clipped but requires little attention once established. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 200cm (78).

Camellia reticulata 'Mary Williams' is a stunning compact variety perfect for brightening patios or adding elegant structure to mixed shrub borders. Its large, rose-pink flowers with contrasting lemon-yellow anthers create an eye-catching display against glossy, dark green evergreen leaves, bringing beauty and interest just when your garden needs it most — from late winter through early spring. This easy-care Camellia thrives in acidic soils and shelters spots, offering year-round foliage

Exactly as the name suggests, this little evergreen Azalea forms a neat pillow of evergreen foliage. In May, Rhododendron 'Purple Cushion' is covered from top to bottom with funnel-shaped, mauve-purple flowers.

With ?Red Robin? parentage, you can expect superb colour to the young foliage of Photinia x fraseri 'Carré Rouge'. The upright stems are packed with glossy leaves, with that intense red colour in springtime that makes Photinia so distinctive.

Rhododendron 'Luzi' is a tough, evergreen azalea with a bushy, upright form. It has a year-round covering of tiny, glossy, rich green leaves. This attractive shrub is a great asset to acid borders, providing grace and appeal on top of the colour and structure that an evergreen Azalea should provide. From late spring to early summer, clusters of funnel-shaped, pure white blooms appear. Height: 150cm (5'). Spread: 100cm (3').

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.