evergreen shrubs - A Selection

Viburnum opulus 'Nanum' is a compact, dwarf cultivar of the common snowball viburnum (Viburnum opulus). This particular variety is prized for its ornamental value and compact size, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders, or containers. Producing clusters of white, lacecap-like flowers in late spring to early summer (usually May to June). These are arranged in rounded cymes and give the plant a snowball-like appearance, though the flowers are not as large as those found in

Viburnum burkwoodii ?Anne Russell? ? Snowball shrub Blooming from March until May, Viburnum burkwoodii ?Anne Russell? produces bundles of tubular shaped white flowers that contrast well against its dark green glossy foliage. Spreading and growing in height to around 150cm, this Snowball shrub keeps a compact medium sized habit. ?Anne Russell? is perfect for planting in a large container to sit beautifully on a patio, due to its versatility it will also thrive when grown in a sunny border.

This low-maintenance and undemanding shrub delivers a stylish display from May to early July, with abundant flat umbels of pure white flowers reminiscent of a lacecap hydrangea.

Frilled, rich red flowers

A truly garden worthy hybrid that combines strong growth, dark green leaves, hardiness and compact habit. Delicate soft fuzzy misty blue blue flowers appear in spring, followed by red seed capsules that extend garden interest in late summer. Highly versatile and tolerant of dry and infertile soils. Excellent low mounded form, ideal for massing in the landscape or order

Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin Christom' is a sturdy deciduous shrub that grows well in a variety of conditions. The flowers will later develop into very pretty blueberries, which birds love in the autumn. This variety is low-maintenance. However, it needs yearly trimming after flowering if you want it to be in a specific shape. Alternatively, it will grow normally without being clipped. The thick green foliage gradually forms a normally rounded shape, which becomes smothered in groups of tiny

For a shrub that provides winter interest in the garden, Viburnum tinus is hard to beat. From December until April the bush is filled with scented white flowers, that are then followed by dark blue-black fruit.

Awarded a prestigious RHS AGM, Rhododendron 'Homebush' is from the popular deciduous Azalea group. Throughout May this hardy shrub produces a profusion of flamboyant, semi-double, bright pink blooms.

The magnificent trusses of Rhododendron ?Horizon Monarch? hold up to 15 red buds which open from May to June to reveal large, trumpet-like flowers in cream-yellow, blushed with pink-red streaks. The soft palette of this award-winning Rhododendron offers a sophisticated alternative to the more vibrant-coloured varieties, contrasting wonderfully against a background of deep green, leathery leaves. Rhododendron 'Horizon Monarch' grows into a dense, rounded shrub that makes a wonderful focal point

Grown for its glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of starry white blooms that open from pink buds, this variety is well-deservedly popular. When few other plants dare to blossom in the dead of winter, the flowers appear. Metallic blue berries follow the flowers, creating an eye-catching show. Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' is a dense, spreading evergreen shrub with a bushy, rounded shape. It will prove invaluable for its year-round color and intrigue when planted in mixed borders, forest areas,

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

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).

This attractive RHS AGM variety produces masses of small, red, peony-like blooms from February to April. With a vigorous, dense, upright habit, Camellia williamsii ?Ruby Wedding? makes a handsome evergreen shrub for a shaded border or woodland garden.

The Californian Lilac produces masses of powder blue flowers all over the shrub, creating a wonderfully blue mound that is very striking from a distance. Ceanothus likes to be planted up in moist, well-drained soil, in full sun, protected against any cold winds. It can be grown as a free-standing shrub or trained against a wall or fence. During spring each year, trim back the previous year’s flowered stems to within 2 or 3 buds of the woody framework. Californian Lilac was awarded RHS Award

A hardy, evergreen Azalea with an upright, bushy habit. Rhododendron 'Luzi' boasts a covering of small, shiny, rich green leaves all the year round. Trusses of funnel-shaped, pure white flowers appear from late spring to early summer.

An evergreen camellia tea shrub with pink-streaked, double spring flowers