Shrubs

Beautiful semi-evergreen of evergreen plant. Grown for its foliage and long lasting abundant flowers. Hardy plant that requires a sheltered sunny postion. Suits most soils types as long as not waterlogged

Two species of low-growing and slender-stemmed dwarf shrubs. Require damp,acid soils or peat. Grown for their flowers in late spring.

Large number of species in this group. Often aromatic, perennial herbs and shrubs grown for their attractive grey or green foliage, normally semi-evergreen. Prefer dry, well drained soil and full sun.

Evergreen and semi-evergreen shrubs that are grown for their foliage. Grows well by the sun

Evergreen shade loving plants. They form dense rounded bushes and thrive in almost any soil and position.

Often referred to as barberry. They have sharp spines making them ideal plants to stop intruders. Their foliage can often be spiny in a holly like way. There are evergreen and deciduous varities and have a range of colurs in the leaves, flowers and berries. They will thrive in most soils, but do not their roots do not like to be waterlogged.

Evergreen and deciduous plants that generally flower from July to September. They thrive in almost any soil and revel in full sun, although they are happy in partial shade. Mainly grown for their massive clusters of tubular, nectar-rich and fragrant flowers. Some species attract butterflies from far afield, hence the term butterfly bush.

Commonly known as boxes and include evergreen shrubs and small trees. Many species suitable for hedging and some are used for topiary. Thrive in most soils and are happy in shade or sun.

Known as bottlebrush. Sun loving evergreens that have colourful stamens produced in cylindrical spikes resembling a bottle brush. Does not like shallow chalky soils

Known as Californian lilacs as they look like lilacs when in flowers usually blue, ocassionally pink or white There are both deciduous and evergreen varieties and come in all different shapes and sizes from a small spreading plant up to a small tree. They can be grown in most free-draining soils.

Originated in warmer climate such as Canary Islands and mediterranean regions. They have papery open flowers. Although each individual flower is short lived they are freely produced over a long period of time from early to mid summer. They can grow in shallow dry soils, including chalk.

Evergreen plant grown for its structure and foliage. Some are hardy. Need fertile well drained soil. Ideal as a container plant.

Commonly known as dogwoods. Mainly deciduous. The most common type to be found in the garden are theflowering dogwoods. These are grown for their foliage and some have a vibrant stem colour which gives colour in the winter. Grow on most soils and although they like the sun they will tolerate shade

There are a wide range of cotoneasters from the ground covering plant up to a small tree. Most are deciduous. They are covered with white or pink tinged flowers in early summer which then develop into bright showy berries giving brilliant autumn colour. Will grow on almost any soil as long as it is not waterlogged. Can be grown in sun or part shade.

Genus of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and trees. Grown for their foliage often with small fragrant flowers. Evergreen species are ideal for hedging and can provide very good windbreaks. Most evergreen species will thrive in sun or shade. Most fertile well-drained soils.

Evergreen shrubs. They are on of the best flowering evergreens with a display from summer to early autumn. Some varieties are aromatic when leaves are bruised. Leaves and flowers are small. They thrive in all types of soil that is free-draining. Most species tolerate lime. Make excellent hedging and can be grown near the sea.

Over 150 species of eunoymus can be found all round the world. Although there a deciduous species we at present only have the evergreen species and these are grown for their foliage giving colour throughout the year. Will grow on almost any soil and are excellent in shallow, dry soils over chalk. Can be grown in the shade and should be considered if other plants are difficult to grow because of shade or dryness of soil.

Deciduous grown shrub for its mass of white flowers. Fully hardy. Prefers full sun. Likes fertile well drained soil.

Small genus known as the dwarf cistus. Evergreen shrubs grown for their flowers. Frost hardy . Full sun and well drained soils.

Evergreen shrubs grown for their flowers that last over a long period of time.

All hebes are evergreen and come in a range of sizes from a dwarf shurb up to a small tree. They flower from spring to autumn depending on species and variety. Grow in all types of well drained soil and prefer full sun.

Large genus of both perennials and shrubs often flowering in summer and autumn. The shrubby species have mainly low growing, often aromatic plants with attractive folaige. Dried flower heads are everlasting. Reasonably hardy. Like full sun and well drained soils.

Include deciduous and evergreen shrubs and climbers. All the hardy, shrubby species have yellow flowers. Will grow in most fertile free draining soils. They like to be in sun or partial shade.

Known as the shrubby mallow. Semi-evergreen with mallow like flowers. Frost hardy, likes sun although can be alright in semi-shade. Most soils as long as free draining.

This genus includes a wide range of shrubs and climbers both evergreen and deciduous. Most of the shrubs are frost hardy. Grows in sun or semi-shade. Suitable for any fertile non waterlogged soil. Only shrubs in this section

Charming evergreen for partially shaded and shelteres spots. Low spreading with oval trooth glossy leaves and bright orange-scarlet flowers late spring and through the summer

Known as the daisy bush. Evergreen shrubs grown for their foliage and daisy like flowers. Frost hardy. Needs full sun and most soils as long as free draining.

Evergreen summer flowering shrub grown for foliage and small dense flowers. Hardy. Requires sun and well-drained soil.

Dwarf semi-evergreen or evergreen shrubs grown for their foliage. Ideal for ground cover. Successful in dense shade and will grow well in any soil unless very dry.

New Zealand flax. Grown for their bold sword like leaves. Hardy. Requires sun and moisture, not waterlogged soil.

Evergreen and semi-evergreen shrubs grown for their showy tubular flowers from mid-summer onwards. Frost hardy but like to be sheltered from cold winds. Most fertiles soils as long as not too dry.

Evergreen shrubs grown for ornamental foliage and fragrant flowers. Spring flowering. Many species frost hardy. From sunny position to semi-shade depending on species. Well drained soil needed.

The shrubby potentillas are very hardy and range from dwarf to medium sized bush. Deciduous. They thrive in any soil. Sun or partail shade. They have small rose-like flowers that can last from May until November.

Known as the mint bushes. Small to medium evergreen aromatic shrubs. Half hardy to frost tender. Ideal for cool conservatories or in a warm sheltered corner in milder counties.

Also known as firethorn. Evergreen summer flowering shrubs grown for their foliage, flowers and fruits. They have thorny spines on their branches so are also good for protecting against intruders. Often grown as wall shrubs, against fencing and as hedges. Best evergreen and flowering shrub for north and east walls. Hardy. Grow on all kinds of fertile soil.

Evergreen aromatic shrubs Grown for their flowers and aromatic folaige, which can be used a culinary herb. Frost hardy. Like the sun. Thrive in all types of well-drained soil. Can be used for hedging as well as a bush.

Known as Lavender Cottons and are low growing mound forming shrubs. They are evergreen and aregrown for their aromatic foliage with dainty button like flower heads each on a long stalks in July. Frost hardy. Sunny position and well-drained soil.

Known as Christmas or Sweet box. Attractive dwarf to small with glossy evergreen foliage suitable for cutting. Small fragrant flowers in winter. Shade-tolerant. Frost hardy. Can be grown in any fertile soil including chalk.

Slow growing evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and spring flowers followed by berries. Frost hardy. Needs shade or semi-shade and fertile moist soil.

Spanish broom. Deciduous almost leafless shrub grown for its green shoots and showy flowers in late summer to early autumn. Likes well drained soil and in full sun. An excellent seaside shrub.

Deciduous and semi-evergreen shrubs which are frost hardy. Grown for their mass of small flowers and in some species their foliage. Frost hardy. Easily grown in most soils except shallow chalk soils. For best flowering require the sun.

Range of shrubs and small trees that can be deciduous or evergreen. Often planted near the sea as can resist winds. Will thrive inland. Likes sun and almost any soil except shallow chalk soils. They are grown for graceful slender branches and plume like foliage. Flowering occurs in slender raceme towards the end of branches.

Evergreen and deciduous shrubs grown for their flowers and sometimes aromatic foliage. Fully hardy to half hardy and prefers the sun. Grows on most well-drained soil. Some species can be used for hedging.

Evergreen summer flowering palms grown for their structure, foliage and flowers. Frost hardy but better sheltered from cold winds. Fertile, free-draining soil with sun.

Includes over 150 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and small trees. Most are grown for their foliage and flowers. The deciduous species are known for their autumn colours. Mainly white flowers. Fully hardy and can grow in sun or semi-shade. Most require deep fertile moist soils that drain.

Evergreen trailing shrubs grown for foliage and flowers. Fully hardy and ideal ground cover in shade although flowering occurs better in sun. Will grow in any soil that is not too dry.

Decorative deciduous shrubs grown for their beuatiful tubular, foxglove-like flowers in April and May. Frost hardy. Grows in almost any soil.

Architectual evergreens that form clumps of narrow, rigid sword shaped leaves that have bell-shaped lily like flowers. Can be frost sensitive, need to grow in sun with well-drained soil. Ideal as a container plant on the patio.