evergreen shrubs - A Selection

This stunning new photinia offers constant interest, with variegated leaves which morph through pink, red, cream and green hues.

Large, carmine-red blooms with contrasting golden stamens create an outburst of spring colour! Each flower is up to 15 cm in diameter, making them a captivating focal point. The dark, glossy foliage remains evergreen, providing year-round colour and structure in the garden. Camellia japonica 'R.L. Wheeler' will grow to be a large, majestic shrub over time. A lovely choice for an acid border. Height: 4m (13?). Spread: 2.5m (8?).

Elevate your garden with the effortless beauty of Ceanothus x delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles,' a shrub that has earned the esteemed RHS Award of Garden Merit. Perfect for both gardening novices and those seeking low-maintenance beauty, this easy-to-grow shrub quickly establishes a rounded shape adorned with powder-blue flowers that grace your garden throughout an extended summer season. With a drought-tolerant nature and adaptability to various soil types, 'Gloire de Versailles' brings a

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').

Deciduous rhododendron with fragrant, golden yellow flowers in May and June.

Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Grandiflorum' is a very vigorous shrub with a wide, round habit that bears clusters of large, bell-shaped, bright purple flowers with golden-brown markings in May-June. They are easy to grow in moist, humus-rich acid soil in any position but deep planting. Height 90-100cm.

Rhododendron 'Marilee' is a well-rounded shrub with evergreen foliage that stays green all year. This hardy cultivar of Azalea belongs to the classic evergreen Azalea family and makes a great display shrub for acid borders and pots. The dark, bronze-green foliage contrasts well with the scarlet, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in late April. Height and spread: 50 cm (18).

Rhododendron 'Dopey' has large clusters of deep red blooms that transition to pink at the edges. These sturdy, tiny shrubs with a compact heap of evergreen foliage are dwarf, dome-shaped plants. They are one of the evergreen rhododendrons in the Yakushimanum group and have been awarded an RHS AGM. These are a great option for a patio container or the front of acid borders. Height and spread: 90 cm (36).

It?s easy to see why this deciduous Azalea was awarded an RHS AGM. The large, double white flowers are borne in showy, dense clusters throughout May. Rhododendron 'Whitethroat' makes a superb specimen shrub.

Rhododendron 'XXL Lila Flame' is a striking new hybrid that stands out with its large, bicoloured blooms and tidy, compact growth habit. The plant produces eye-catching single flowers in soft lilac with deep purplish-red centres, reaching an impressive size of up to 9cm across. This low-maintenance evergreen offers year-round interest, with its vibrant foliage and stunning colour display in April and May, making it an ideal choice for brightening shady borders. Perfect for smaller gardens, it

Compact and bushy with a lovely rounded habit, Rhododendron 'Cowslip' makes a handsome specimen plant all year round. This is a particularly elegant variety. The bell shaped blooms are the palest shade of primrose yellow, delicately painted with raspberry pink streaks at the centre of each flower.

Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin Christom' is hardy deciduous shrub that is ideal for growing in a variety of situations. The dense green foliage forms a naturally rounded shape over time, which in late spring becomes smothered in clusters of tiny white flowers, making it a stunning specimen plant.

Ruffled red flowers appear over a long period

Photinia x fraseri 'Magical Volcano' is a large, evergreen shrub valued for its brilliantly coloured spring foliage and all-year-round allure.Photinia x fraseri 'Magical Volcano' forms a dense, bushy shrub with finely toothed, glossy foliage that emerges brilliant red in the spring, forming a strong contrast against the backdrop of dark green older leaves. The new leaves mature to deep green whilst spring and early summer sees panicles of creamy-white flowers that are followed by red berries.

Rhododendron 'XXL Red Devil' is a striking new hybrid that boasts large, vibrant flowers in a bold deep red shade, accented by dark, contrasting black hearts. These impressive blooms, reaching up to 8cm in size, create a captivating display of colour from March to May, making it an ideal choice for brightening shady borders. This low-maintenance evergreen provides year-round foliage interest and structure, while its long-lasting blooms bring an extra touch of drama to your garden. Perfect for

Rhododendron ?Leni? is a dwarf hybrid with lovely mauve-pink blooms in May. The glossy, dark green foliage is evergreen providing valuable year round colour and structure.