evergreen shrubs - A Selection

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Rhododendron 'Graziella' is a totally robust, evergreen rhododendron with tall, slender, deep green leaves that add appeal throughout the year in a mixed ericaceous border. It makes a lovely mound with its spreading habit, offering colour and form while requiring minimal upkeep throughout the year. Late spring and early summer bring clusters of pink bell-shaped blooms. Height: 120cm (4'). Spread: 150cm (5').

Reaching just over 3 foot, this dwarf version of Photinia x fraseri is perfect for small gardens and low hedging. Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Devil' is a robust, evergreen shrub valued for its brilliant new foliage which emerges crimson red in spring, contrasting beautifully against older, dark green leaves, lower down the plant. The new leaves mature to deep green whilst spring and early summer sees panicles of creamy-white flowers that are followed by red berries. This useful evergreen

An autumn/winter flowering Camellia with perfumed white flowers appearing from late October to December.

Rhododendron 'Amoena' is a gorgeous Japanese Azalea that becomes covered in cerise pink flowers throughout April and May. The foliage is evergreen, providing greenery throughout the winter months. It has a compact, tidy growing habit, making it suitable for small and medium sized gardens, and looks superb either as a stand alone specimen or planted alongside other varieties of Azalea . This hardy plant is low maintenance and likes a full or partial sun position. Height and Spread: 120cm (48).

Large clusters of dark purple flowers with freckled throats create a striking display against its contrasting sturdy, deep green leaves. Rhododendron ?Hybrid Purple? grows into a large, dense, evergreen shrub that provides year-round colour in the garden. In late spring, the vibrant, flamboyant flowers create a magnificent display, brightening any shaded spot with acid soil. A low maintenance evergreen rhododendron that makes a superb screen, informal hedge or specimen shrub. Height and

An award-winning evergreen shrub with a compact habit which is perfect for smaller growing spaces and patio pots. Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Soft Pink' produces a mass of rounded clusters of light pink, funnel-like flowers which compliments the deep green foliage wonderfully. Sure to create a show stopping display from late spring to early summer! Height: 100cm (39in). Spread: 150cm (59in).

A 'must have', spectacular, semi-evergreen, hardy shrub, renowned for its fiery red, funnel-shaped blooms in late spring, and changing leaf colours through a full yearly cycle.

Enhance your garden with Viburnum davidii, a compact and rounded evergreen shrub that brings year-round interest with minimal maintenance. In late spring, it showcases flattened heads of delicate white flowers, which, when cross-pollinated, give way to striking metallic blue berries. These berries contrast beautifully with the wine-red tips of the stems, adding a touch of colour and vibrancy to your garden. The shrub features leathery, dark green foliage with distinctive veining, making it an

The Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a beloved evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant scarlet foliage that emerges in a blaze of colour each spring. The glossy new leaves and striking crimson stems create a stunning contrast against the mature green foliage below, offering a captivating two-tone effect. Complementing its foliage are clusters of creamy white flowers, adding an extra touch of elegance to this versatile plant.This shrub is perfect for woodland areas, shrubberies, or as a

?Encore Pure White? is a dazzling Azalea, that blooms from May until October. It generates bundles of large, pure white flowers, that form in neat trumpet shapes, amongst a tidy mound of fresh green foliage. A compact little shrub ideal for patio pots, be sure to incorporate into scented, wildlife and cottage themed gardens where it can truly shine. It will enjoy dappled shade to progress and will develop in height and spread to 75cm.

The dark green foliage of Rhododendron 'Sir Robert' compliments the apple-blossom pink flowers to perfection. This attractive evergreen Azalea is free-flowering with a neat, compact habit.

Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus Repens (Californian Lilac) is perfect for the front of a border as it naturally forms a small mound that is evergreen and frost hardy. It is perfect for adding some structure and ground cover to cottage gardens and prefers a position in rich fertile soil in full sun.

The Chinese Snowball Bush, Viburnum macrocephalum Happy Fortuna, is a hardy deciduous shrub that grows well in a variety of conditions. They reveal excellent autumn colours later in the year. Large blooms, resembling hydrangeas, appear green in late spring and turn a sharp, clean white as they mature. The leaves on the shrub are tightly packed and provide a wonderful accompaniment to the blooms. Height: 500cm (197). Spread: 400cm (157).