Shrubs are an essential addition to the garden, providing structure and all-year-round interest. They are valued for their stunning flower displays, colourful foliage, winter berries and fragrance. Winter-flowering shrubs are especially valued for their colour, and often fragrance, when little else is growing in the garden. Evergreen shrubs are superb for permanent structure in the garden and are a perfect foil for summer perennials. Whether your garden is in full sun or full shade there’s a shrub to suit almost any situation with our value-for-money range! To get the best from your garden shrubs see our How to plant trees and shrubs guide.

Photinia 'Red Robin'Stranvaesia Prized for its brilliant red young foliage, this hardy evergreen shrub is deservedly popular. Clusters of dainty white flowers appear in spring, followed by small red berries. With regular pruning, Photinia is easily maintained as a standard and makes an attractive feature for borders and patio containers all year round. Height: 150cm (59") Spread: 60cm (24").Ceramic pot not supplied.Useful links: More info |
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'(Glossy Abelia) The magnificent foliage of this pretty evergreen shrub blends from citrus greens and yellow in spring/summer to gorgeous reds and purples through autumn/winter. Bears white bell-shaped flowers too. Height when mature 1m. Supplied in 8cm pot. More info |
Gardenia 'Crown Jewels'(Cape Jasmine) This hardy cape jasmine bears fully double, pure white, highly fragrant flowers in summer, above lush, evergreen foliage. Plant in a dappled shade position for its best performance. Ht. 60-90cm. Supplied in 9cm pots. More info |
Deutzia x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields'(Deutzia x magnifica 'Rubra') Masses of pretty pink flowers adorn the arching branches of this attractive, deciduous shrub. The panicles of white star-shaped flowers with pink-tipped petals are produced in abundance from late spring to midsummer and are highly attractive to bees. Winner of an RHS AGM and naturally compact in habit, Deutzia x hybrida ‘Strawberry Fields’ is fantastic for a low maintenance garden, making an elegant addition to sunny or partly shaded borders. Height and spread: 2m (6.5'). Supplied in a 9cm pot. More info |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Never ending Story'An exciting new Hydrangea with an abundance of colour-changing blooms which open pink (or blue on acid soils) and gradually fade to shades of green and cream. Thanks to the latest breeding these delightful and long-lasting flowers are produced continuously over the summer months, right through until autumn. Due to its compact habit Hydrangea macrophylla 'Never-ending Story' makes a fantastic patio specimen or plant it near the front of borders. The gorgeous blooms can even be used in flower arrangements. Height and spread: 90cm (35"). Supplied in a 10.5cm pot.Useful links: More info |
Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Helmond Pillar'(Japanese Barberry) This narrow, columnar shrub is perfect for adding height and structure to your borders. Upright growing stems are clothed in attractive deep purple leaves that turn a sumptuous red in autumn. The small, yellow flowers of Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar' are produced in spring, followed by scarlet red berries. This deciduous Barberry is low maintenance and will grow almost anywhere. Height at maturity: 150cm (59"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 9cm pots.Useful links: More info |
Buddleja 'Three in One'(Buddleia, Butterfly Bush)
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Lavender CollectionLavandula angustifolia 'Little Lady', Lavandula stoechas subsp.stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red', Lavandula 'Papillon' (English lavender, French Lavender) Let this collection of specially selected lavender varieties fill your garden with their beguiling perfume. The delicate flowers, carried on stiff stems in summer, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs.
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Acca sellowiana(Pineapple Guava, Feijoa) An exotic, evergreen shrub hailing from South America; Pineapple Guava produces pretty red and white flowers with striking red stamens, followed by edible green fruits in long hot summers or under glass. This shrub is extremely drought and salt tolerant, making it ideal for coastal gardens and dry soils. Grow Acca sellowiana in sheltered, sunny borders or in patio containers which can be brought undercover over winter. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 2.5m (8').Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Holly 'Golden King' (Standard Tree)Ilex x altaclarensis Contrary to its name, Golden King is an outstanding self-fertile, female Holly. A fantastic specimen for year round interest, this handsome shrub bears white flowers in spring and spherical red berries in winter, which are loved by birds. Its toothed evergreen foliage makes a striking impression with glossy green leaves that are edged with a golden yellow. Supplied as pot grown plant, with a 50cm (20") stem and a trained head of foliage. Mature height: 150cm (59"). Mature spread: 60cm (24").Useful links: More info |
Alyogyne huegelii 'Blue Hibiscus'(Lilac Hibiscus) An unusual evergreen shrub native to Western Australia and similar in appearance to a Hibiscus. The silky, trumpet-shaped blooms in luminous shades of lilac-blue are borne on upright stems throughout summer and early autumn. Alyogyne huegelii 'Blue Hibsicus' will benefit from some winter protection so is best grown in a conservatory or large patio container which can be moved to a frost-free location. Alyogyne plants are drought tolerant once established. Height and spread: 2m (6.5'). Supplied as 50mm plug. More info |
Fuji Cherry 'Kojo No Mai'Prunus incisa A popular Fuji Cherry with an RHS Award of Garden Merit, grown for its stunning early spring display of white flowers with hints of pink. Unlike many ornamental cherries, Prunus 'Kojo No Mai' is a compact, rounded shrub, ideal for small and low-maintenance gardens. Fuji Cherries are easy to grow and look fabulous either as a specimen shrub, under-planted with early spring bulbs or as part of a wildlife garden where the abundant blossoms attract bees. In the autumn, the leaves take on rich orange and red tones, making this cherry superb for seasonal interest. Height and spread: 2.5m (8'). Supplied in a 3 litre pot. More info |