evergreen shrubs - A Selection

Cytisus x praecox 'Albus' is a dense bushy shrub, with dark green, fine upright stems, and white pea-like flowers with a cream centre, covering the whole plant in spring. Grow in full sun, in a well-drained border, preferably acidic, but Cytisus x praecox 'Albus' will tolerate alkaline soils. Height 90-100cm.  

Rhododendron 'Silberwolke' is a dense, well-branched evergreen shrub that grows into a rounded shrub with little upkeep. This Yakushimanum hybrid is stunning in bloom and is deserving of its RHS AGM. The feathery white blooms emerge from purple-pink buds, providing a striking contrast to the deep, lustrous foliage. It's a lovely addition to acid borders, offering a burst of spring colour to shaded areas. Height and spread: 130 cm (52).

Simply spectacular! Rhododendron 'Red and Gold' is one of the finest variegated varieties you?ll find. The dark evergreen leaves are patterned with broad, irregular gold margins that make a most attractive shrub all year round.

Awarded and RHS AGM for its garden performance, this impressive Californian Lilac makes a showy display.

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

Camellia ?E G Waterhouse? is an award-winning williamsii hybrid, which is extremely vigorous, free-flowering and hardy, coping well in some of the most challenging conditions. From March to April, this hardy shrub produces pink double blooms with layer upon layer of densely packed petals. Each flower measures roughly 10cm (4in) across and stands out beautifully against a backdrop of deep green foliage on a narrow, columnar plant. A wonderful specimen for a woodland garden and can also be grown

?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

In May, Rhododendron 'Purple Cushion' is adorned from top to bottom with funnel-shaped, mauve-purple blooms. This small evergreen azalea makes a beautiful cushion of evergreen foliage, just as its name indicates. This self-flowering cultivar is low-maintenance and practically takes care of itself. This plant is suitable for putting in patio planters or in front of acid borders. Height: 75 cm (30). Spread: 1 m (39).

?Pinkawai? is a stunning Viburnum, that flowers from April until August. It produces masses of flat formed blooms, that are white in colour and flushed with pink. Low maintenance and attractive all year round, be sure to add into those smaller sized gardens and plant up in patio pots and borders. This Viburnum will enjoy semi shade to progress and will develop in height to 100cm, along with a spread of 50cm.

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.

Rhododendron 'Sir Robert' has deep green foliage that well complements the apple-blossom pink flowers. This lovely evergreen Azalea has a clean, compact form and flowers freely. Grow this resistant shrub at the front of shady borders, woodland gardens, and rockeries in places with acid soils, where it will merge seamlessly into any planting scheme. This is an excellent choice for a patio container that adds colour and shape to the landscape all year. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 90 cm (36).

Much like the Hogwarts headmaster who shares its name, Cytisus x praecox 'Albus' is truly magical. The hardy shrub's deciduous foliage has a grey tint, which is sure to stand out at the back of sunny borders. When the plant grows in full sunlight, it produces spectacular, white flowers in the late spring. This Broom is a great, low-maintenance choice for both cottage and costal gardens, for it flourishes in most soil types and requires little attention, even in difficult weather conditions.

Neatly compact and evergreen, Rhododendron 'Chipmunk' is the perfect container shrub! In late spring, a profusion of small, bright pink flowers contrast beautifully with the glossy, dark green leaves.

This spreading shrub forms shapely low mounds of evergreen foliage that creates fabulous groundcover. In late spring, this Californian Lilac is smothered in masses of powder blue flowers that create a wonderful, soft hazy appearance. Awarded an RHS AGM for its garden performance, Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens is ideal for planting on banks and at the front of sunny shrub borders, or adding useful evergreen structure throughout the garden. Features and Benefits Fabulous late spring colour Loved

?Blooming Wonder Pink? is an eye-catching Camellia that blooms from April until June. It produces masses of double, baby pink flowers, that contrast beautifully against its mounds of glossy, evergreen foliage. Ideal for planting in a border, woodland or patio pot, your Camellia could easily make the perfect stand-alone specimen shrub and create a show stopping focal point. Plant in dappled shade and watch it thrive to a height of 2m, along with a spread of 1.5m.