evergreen shrubs - A Selection

Discover the captivating beauty of Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin', the most renowned variety in its family. This stunning shrub is celebrated for its striking display of bright young scarlet foliage that emerges in a blaze of colour during spring. The glossy new leaves, tinged with crimson stems, create a remarkable two-tone effect against the deeper green tones of the mature foliage below. Complementing this spectacle are clusters of creamy white flowers in spring, enhancing its allure

An RHS AGM variety ? and for good reason! This neat little evergreen is a dwarf Yakushimanum hybrid, famed for their neat dome-shaped habit. Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman' is particularly free flowering in spring.

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').

A very showy, large-flowered, double camellia with two-tone pink and white flowers that shift in colour intensity as they age.

Indispensable in the garden for its scented flowers and winter berries, Thompson & Morgan Viburnum ‘Lisarose’ is an attractive, evergreen cultivar bearing clusters of creamy white flowers borne from deep red buds. With a flowering period between December and April, this useful shrub provides valuable winter interest at a time when colour is seldom found in the garden. Particularly versatile, Thompson & Morgan Viburnum ‘Lisarose’ can be grown in borders or woodland edges or

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 Azalea group's Rhododendron 'Betty Anne Voss' is a lovely evergreen variation. This well-behaved shrub has dense foliage and a dense, spreading habit, making it a good choice for acid borders, forest edges, and rockeries. The lush, glossy foliage displays its candy-pink, double blooms perfectly during May. Height: 100 cm (39). Spread: 120 cm (48).

Azalea Tit Willow Azalea Tit Willow offers fairly small(30mm) lilac-mauve blooms which cover bright green foliage. This compact variety offers later flowering than most. Makes a perfect choice alongside other Rhododendrons as the later flowering extends the display providing longer seasonal interest. Tit willow offers a neat, upright habit which makes it ideal for containers and woodland gardens. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 75cm (30).

The best known of its species, Photinia 'Red Robin' is well loved for its blaze of bright scarlet young foliage in spring. The glossy new leaves and crimson stems make a strong contrast with the mature green foliage lower down the plant, giving an eye catching two-tone effect. The Spring foliage is complemented by rounded clusters of creamy white flowers. This popular evergreen shrub is versatile too - plant it in woodland areas and shrubberies for a splash of spring colour, or grow it as a low

This modern evergreen Azalea certainly deserves its RHS Award of Garden Merit. Ruffled, orange-red blooms stand out nicely from the boldly variegated foliage.

This compact Californian Lilac blooms in dense clusters of deep blue flowers from May to June, making it an enchanting feature in sunny mixed borders. Ceanothus 'Skylark' is a compact variety with a spreading habit that lends itself well to wall training in situations where space is limited. This bushy, evergreen shrub grows quickly and is ideal for hedging or adding structure to cottage garden schemes. Height: 150 cm (59). Spread: 200cm (98).

Flattened flowers head of ?lacecap? flowers decorate Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Pink Beauty' in May. The blooms emerge white and slowly mature to soft pink, against a backdrop of dark green, deeply veined leaves. This hardy deciduous shrub makes a reliable addition to mixed borders and woodland gardens.

From late winter onwards, elegant white flowers with a central cluster of golden stamens create a stunning display. Camellia japonica 'Silver Anniversary' has loose, peony-like blooms that sparkle like snowflakes against a backdrop of glossy, dark green foliage. This attractive variety grows into a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a bushy upright habit. A lovely specimen plant for a shaded border or woodland garden, and the ideal gift for a silver wedding anniversary! Height and spread: 250 cm

A pretty dwarf hybrid which has been awarded a prestigious RHS AGM. Rhododendron 'Snipe' bears masses of funnel-shaped, pale pink blooms with a delicate mauve tint throughout April.

Rhododendron 'Golden Sunset' is an RHS AGM-winner. This attractive deciduous cultivar belongs to the well-known Azalea family. It is an excellent specimen shrub for shady, acid borders and is an excellent choice for cheering up cold, north-facing locations. An abundance of orange buds open in May, revealing primrose yellow flowers with a tinge of orange. It has copper foliage that matures from copper to mid-green to vivid gold in the autumn. Height and spread: 100 cm (39).

Elegant and eye-catching, Rhododendron 'Persil' is a deciduous shrub from the popular Azalea group. Clusters of snowy white, trumpet shaped blooms appear in May, each splashed with a bright golden flare. This is definitely one for a prominent position where its spring blooms and fabulous autumn foliage can be fully appreciated. Grow it in acid borders and woodland gardens. Awarded an RHS AGM for its superb garden performance, this hardy shrub makes a particularly useful specimen plant for a