evergreen shrubs - A Selection

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

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

The result of over 10 years of specialist breeding, this exciting new hybrid rhododendron boasts stunning and rare bicolored flowers, each white at the centre with a vivid hot pink frilly edging.

Fireball is a stunning deciduous Azalea with flaming deep red flowers and yellow stamens blooming in late spring. It has superb reddish foliage in autumn. Awarded an RHS AGM it is perfect for woodland gardens and low maintenance patios. Height and spread: 120cm (48).

A delightful addition to brighten the quieter days of late autumn, Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl' begins to unveil its stunning pink blooms from late October, continuing through November and December, when most other plants have finished flowering. The delicate, single flowers are a beautiful mix of strawberry pink and white, with a striking golden centre. Their glossy, evergreen foliage creates a dark backdrop that accentuates the flowers' vivid colours. This variety makes an attractive

Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Red Foliage' is a small hybrid with scarlet red blossoms that blossom in May. This elegant, dense evergreen shrub grows into a medium-sized mound that creates a great focal point. On acid soil, this plant is a great pick for hot-colored planting schemes and shaded exotic borders.The fresh leaves of this variety are a striking burgundy colour. They are similar to Rhododendron 'Elizabeth,' but as the name implies, the fresh leaves of this form are a stunning burgundy

Rhododendron 'Johanna' will add a pop of colour to your borders! In May, the plant blooms with large carmine-red flowers against a backdrop of lustrous evergreen leaves. This beautiful little evergreen azalea is ideal for a patio planter, where it will provide year-round colour and structure. It may be planted in borders and rockeries in acidic soil and provides a charming accent to woodland gardens. It has also received an RHS AGM for its outstanding garden performance. Height and spread: 75cm

Upright clusters of deep rose-pink flowers make a showy display in late May. The vibrant blooms stand out against a background of broad, glossy, evergreen leaves. Rhododendron 'Germania' is a hardy, free flowering variety that makes an appealing specimen shrub in areas with acid soils.

From late winter to early spring, Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' bears exquisite pure white, double flowers, reaching up to 10cm in diameter, which sparkle against dark, evergreen foliage. This medium-height variety forms a bushy upright shrub that makes a choice focal specimen for shady borders with acidic soil or as a patio feature grown in a large container. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height and Spread: 2.5-4m (8.2-13ft).Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size

Camellia sasanqua 'Hino De Gumo' is a delightful evergreen shrub that enchants garden enthusiasts with its elegant, single pink blooms and lustrous foliage. This plant is particularly prized for its ability to provide visual interest during the transition from autumn to winter, a time when many other plants have already faded. Its compact, bushy form and rounded silhouette make it an attractive addition to various garden settings, ensuring it stands out while also complementing surrounding

?Centennial Gold? is a gorgeous dwarf Rhododendron, that blooms from May until July. It generates a profusion of pale lemon flowers, that each feature red speckled throats, above a compact mound of deep green foliage. Perfect for small pots and gardens due to its semi dwarf growing habit, be sure to incorporate into tropical, woodland and urban themed landscapes. It will enjoy semi shade to progress and will reach a height of 1m, along with a spread of 75cm.

An evergreen shrub tolerant of shade with purple maturing foliage

This evergreen Azalea is ideal for draping over rockeries and over low walls as a display shrub. From April to May, the low, spreading branches of Rhododendron 'Geisha Pink' are coated in clear pink flowers. It's low-maintenance and undemanding once planted, providing year-round colour and form in the garden. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 100cm (39).

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 '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').

Viburnum 'Pragense' is a quick growing, evergreen shrub covered with waxy, dark green leaves with grey, felted undersides. In May, large clusters of pink buds open to delicately scented, white blooms which make a pretty spring display. This hardy evergreen makes an excellent screening plant that provides year round colour and dense cover.