evergreen shrubs - A Selection
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The RHS AGM Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' has glossy, dark green leaves and a mass of deep blue flowers in April and May. This medium-sized shrub adds late-spring colour to borders while also providing year-round evergreen structure. It, like all Ceanothus, attracts pollinating insects and is always buzzing with bees. It's ideal for a sunny spot in the garden, where it'll provide a lovely backdrop for summer perennials. Height: 150 cm (59). Spread: 250 cm (98).
Much like Rhododendron 'Elizabeth? but as the name suggests, the new leaves of this form are a remarkable burgundy colour, gradually colouring to green with maturity. Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Red Foliage' is a dwarf hybrid, boasting a fine display of scarlet red blooms in May.
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').
Cytisus 'Boskoop Ruby' is a lovely, compact plant, characterised by its rich crimson flowers. It is simple to grow and is happy in full sun. It needs very little maintenance and returns year after year with its stunning display of brilliant colour. Height: 150cm (59). Spread 150cm (59).
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).
A delightful dwarf evergreen that makes a breathtaking feature in a patio container or garden border. Throughout spring it bursts into masses of blue-violet flowers. Acid soil is prefereable for the best display, and use ericaceous plant food to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms. Height and spread 60cm. Supplied in 2 litre pots.
Azalea Pink Pancake The gorgeous Azalea Pink Pancake has large salmon-pink wavy-edged flowers in June-July. A very spreading prostrate plant matching its pancake name! This RHS AGM winner is perfect for those containers and rockeries. Provides valuable all year round colour and structure in the garden. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 100cm (39).
Viburnum opulus 'Nanum' is ideal for those gardeners who don't have an abundance of land but are looking to add interest to their garden with a range of colours during the year. This Dwarf Guelder Rose is non-invasive and won't overwhelm your garden with masses of flowers and berries like some other varieties. Developing an eye-catching spherical, mounded habit when mature, this impressive shrub boasts small green maple-like foliage that changes from yellow to red and then dark purple during
Camellia x williamsii 'E.T.R. Carlyon' produces an elegant display of white spring blooms that stand out beautifully against the dark, lustrous foliage.
A particularly reliable dwarf Yakushimanum hybrid, which has been commended with an RHS AGM for its excellent garden performance. Rhododendron 'Dreamland' produces a captivating display of pale pink blooms with wavy, darker pink margins.
A beautiful surprise to brighten up late autumn days, Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl' begins to show its exquisite pink flowers from late October, continuing through November and December when little else is happening in the garden. The simple, single flowers are swirled in shades of strawberry and white set off with a central gold boss. Glossy, evergreen leaves provide a dark background that complements the flowers.Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl' makes a lovely feature for a
