Low Growing Shrubs

Vinca major 'Variegata'

Vinca major 'Variegata' is a great choice for low maintenance parts of the garden such a slopes or areas which are difficult to access. It is a groundcover perennial that grows best in full sun, but can cope with a wide range of conditions and soil types. More commonly known as Variegated Greater…  More Info

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Rose 'The Fairy' (Polyantha)

…late summer and autumn colour. It produces abundant sprays of soft pink scentless blooms, on arching stems, with glossy leaves. It makes a good low growing hedge and ideal for front garden borders. The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded this rose its Award of Garden Merit. Height: 60cm (24).…  More Info

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Microbiota decussata

Microbiota decussata is a low growing conifer that can be used as a ground cover plant that carpets areas of the garden where low maintenance is preferred. The Siberian Carpet Cypress or Russian Arbor-Vitae is an attractive and practical alternative to lawns on steep banks, narrow strips of land…  More Info

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Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem'

A low growing shrub for ground cover, the deciduous Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem' fills it's role superbly. Little Gem has a spreading habit with mounds of green foliage so it can be relied upon to offer generous ground cover and will also carpet low walls or even banks that are impractical to…  More Info

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Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'

Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' is a compact, low growing shrub that flowers in early spring. It produces small red flowers, with golden yellow anthers, on bare branches in early spring before the foliage appears. As the year progresses, the flowers are replaced with yellow fruits, which…  More Info

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Hypericum calycinum

This low growing semi-evergreen shrub is perfect for low maintenance areas of the garden. Once established, Hypericum calycinum grows virtually anywhere from fertile, moist soil to poor, dry conditions ? it even thrives in deep shade! The large, daffodil-yellow flowers are decorated with a central…  More Info

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Rose 'Easy Elegance Grandma's Blessing' (Shrub Rose)

…pink blooms with a heavenly-sweet scent. Perfect for borders and containers, it grows with resilience - flowering from June right through to September. This special shrub rose been bred to be easy to grow as well low maintenance. Height: 1m (39). Spread: 60cm (24). Culinary information: Some parts…  More Info

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Escallonia 'Red Dream'

…Dream' has a useful low growing habit that makes it suitable for hedging and ground cover, as well as the planting in the shrub border. The glossy foliage is salt tolerant, making it an ideal shrub for coastal plantings. Hardy and low maintenance, this easy to grow shrub also provides a valuable…  More Info

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Sarcococca confusa

…easy to grow evergreen shrub that is low maintenance and grows well in shade and partial shade. It has a distinct, pleasant honey like fragrance, with white flowers on the underside of stems full of waxy green leaves. Winter flowers are followed by long lasting black berries. A great shrub for…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Lilac'

…azalea in spring. Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and fabulous spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf Lilac' is a superb small evergreen shrub for year-round interest. Height and…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Red'

…early in the season. Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and blazing spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf Red' is a superb small evergreen shrub for year-round interest. Height and…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf White'

…this evergreen azalea. Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and fresh spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf White' is a superb small evergreen shrub for year-round interest. Height and…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Orange'

…azalea in spring. Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and vibrant spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf Orange' is a superb small evergreen shrub for year-round interest. Height and…  More Info

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Cotoneaster horizontalis

…horizontalis provides colour and variety from spring to autumn. In May, this low-growing shrub produces dainty flowers of a pink-white colour. These blooms are replaced with red, autumn berries, making the hardy shrub popular with a variety of birds. The deciduous nature of this ground cover means…  More Info

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Abelia 'Pinky Bells'

…that colours to rich burgundy in autumn, remaining on the plant well into winter. With a beautifully bushy habit, this low growing Glossy Abelia is the perfect specimen shrub, tirelessly adding colour to the garden throughout the year. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 120cm (47). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' (Large Plant)

…is literally aglow with shiny orange-red berries that provide valuable winter food for wild birds. This versatile hardy shrub makes a fabulous, low maintenance specimen for growing against walls and fences in almost any aspect from full sun to shade. Height and spread: 250cm (98). Plant height and…  More Info

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Buddleja davidii 'Harlequin'

…beautifully with racemes of deep reddish-purple flowers produced from July to October. Like all Buddleja, this hardy shrub is fast-growing, low maintenance and easy to grow, adapting to most soil types. Height: 150cm (59in). Spread: 60cm (24in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Mahonia aquifolium

…also cats. A Mahonia will spread and is ideal for planting in a shady spot, so a great addition to a woodland garden. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it is an ideal shrub for a beginner to gardening. Height: 1m (39). Spread: 1.5m (59). Culinary information: The ripe fruits are too acidic to eat…  More Info

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Choisya ternata 'Sundance'

…addition to borders, where the yellow foliage contrasts well with darker foliage. This RHS AGM variety can also be clipped into a low hedge or grown in a large patio container as a specimen shrub. Height and spread: 2.5m (8'). Supplied in 2 litre pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Streibs Findling'

…very low growing variety is absolutely perfect for providing groundcover in a low maintenance area of your garden. Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Streibs Findling' is an evergreen shrub, covered in tiny dark green leaves, a generous sprinkling of white flowers appears in spring which will grow into red…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Collection'

Azaleas are fantastic shrubs for exotic colour in spring and these compact, evergreen azaleas become simply smothered with blooms. Slow-growing and hardy, these small evergreen shrubs make excellent low maintenance specimens for acid borders and patio containers. With a combination of glossy,…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Blonde Beauty'

…evergreen, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in almost any position! The leathery creamy-yellow leaves with green margins form a dense compact shrub which is ideal for borders, patio containers, low hedging and ground cover. This superb Euonymus will happily grow in difficult clay soils,…  More Info

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Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

…exceptional dwarf evergreen shrub is so versatile it will grow in almost any soil or situation - even those impossible dry shaded spots! A wonderful compact plant for woodland ground cover, or low informal hedges. You can even cut a few stems for a vase indoors! Grows to 60cm (24). Supplied in 9cm…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Paradise'

…as cottage garden borders. If you are looking for a garden plant that's both rabbit and deer proof, Potentilla is your answer. Cinquefoil shrubs such as this Potentila are low maintenance, hardy and easy to grow and will reward you with flowers all summer long. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 120cm (60).  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Burgundy'

…autumn foliage colour. This low maintenance, spreading, deciduous shrub bears large, conical panicles of white flowers from July to September. In autumn, the handsome, deeply-lobed foliage takes on dramatic red-purple shades. Oak-leaved hydrangeas are resilient shrubs that require very little…  More Info

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Symphoricarpos albus

A hardy deciduous shrub, the Snowberry has pink flowers in the summer which will develop into the white berry for which it gets its name. Symphoricarpos albus is a good choice for a low maintenance garden, as it is fairly fast growing with the additional benefit of giving any garden some additional…  More Info

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Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

…large deciduous shrub grows well in almost any soil and requires little pruning. Alternatively it can be pruned hard every few years to produce a smaller shrub with larger, attractive leaves. Awarded an RHS AGM, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is excellent for shrub borders, low maintenance gardens…  More Info

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Weigela rosea

…shrub makes a lovely addition to borders and woodland gardens, where the late spring flowers attract bees. Versatile and easy to grow, Weigela florida also makes a colourful low maintenance hedge. Height and spread: 2.5m (8'). Supplied as a bare root plant Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Potentilla fruiticosa

A drought tolerant hardy shrub, Potentilla fruticosa has attractive grey - green foliage and is covered in pretty yellow- orange flowers from May all the way through to September. This compact Shrubby Cinquefoil thrives in sunny borders or rockeries and makes a great low hedge. Shrubby Cinquefoils…  More Info

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Hypericum 'Gemo'

…habit and narrow semi-evergreen foliage. Commonly known as St. John's Wort, this dependable shrub will tolerate most growing conditions, including shade and poor, dry soils. Low maintenance and easy to grow, Hypericum 'Gemo' makes an excellent choice for mixed borders. Height and spread: 90cm (36).  More Info

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Ceanothus x delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles'

…nectar of the flowers too. Ceanothus is an easy to grow shrub, being drought tolerant, fast growing and it thrives on many different types of soil. This makes it an encouraging shrub for gardening beginners, or anyone looking for a low maintenance yet striking plant. Ceanothus ?Glorie de…  More Info

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Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'

…structure in even the bleakest months of the year. Robust and easy to grow, Escallonia ?Apple Blossom? is a fantastic shrub for low-maintenance gardens, thriving in coastal situations and difficult clay soils. Escallonia shrubs also make superb evergreen hedging plants. Height and spread: 2m (6.5?).  More Info

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Betula nana

…nana has a low spreading habit with stiff stems that form a dense shrub. From March to May the brown catkins nestle among glossy, kidney shaped foliage. As summer ends, the leaves turn to colourful shades of buttery yellow and red. This tough little Birch is an arctic native growing predominantly…  More Info

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Adam's Laburnum

…through to early summer. Hardy and low maintenance, grow this spectacular plant as a specimen tree to appreciate its unusual flowers from all angles. Adam's Laburnum is slow-growing so is an ideal tree for the smaller garden. Supplied as a 50cm bare root. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Viburnum plicatum 'Opening Day'

…set against deep green, corrugated foliage that turns a deep red in autumn. Compact and low maintenance, it makes a rewarding pot or border specimen or can be used as a foundation shrub and left to grow taller. Height:1.5-3m (5-10 ft). Spread:1.5m-2.5m (5-8 ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile'

…produce a lovely orange fragrance and will attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' doesn't grow out of control, and is relatively low maintenance, making it suitable for smaller gardens, as well as medium and larger sized gardens. Ideal for mixed borders, wildllife…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'

…low maintenance shrubs that require very little pruning and thrive in sun or light shade. They make excellent subjects for mixed borders and or woodland areas and established specimens are more drought tolerant than mophead types. Height: 2m (6.5ft). Spread: 1.8m (5.9ft). Useful links: How to grow…  More Info

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Buxus sempervirens

A popular evergreen shrub, Buxus sempervirens is easy to grow and perfect for creating topiary, hedges and low border edges. The small, glossy green leaves are densely arranged and respond well to regular clipping for a neat finish. Grow this versatile shrub as a box hedge or prune it to create…  More Info

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Camellia 'Tricolour'

Camellias are hugely popular low-maintenance shrubs which provide beautiful blooms from early spring, set against a backdrop of glossy evergreen foliage. Camellia 'Tricolour' is the result of a unique growing concept which gives the illusion of three flower colours on one plant. We supply you with…  More Info

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Viburnum plicatum 'Pinkawai'

…always on the lookout for shrubs that retain all the best features of their larger cousins but have smaller dimensions to suit smaller gardens. Viburnum plicatum ‘Pinkawai’ is one of a series of new Viburnums that fits the bill precisely. It barely grows taller than 80-100cm but…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ice Crystal'

…only grows to just over a metre on maturity. This deciduous shrub bears white conical flower panicles from July to September against a background of deeply lobed foliage that takes on red and purple tones in the autumn. Oak-leaved hydrangeas are resilient, low-maintenance shrubs that require…  More Info

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Viburnum plicatum 'Pinkimono'

…always on the lookout for shrubs that retain all the best features of their larger cousins but have smaller dimensions to suit smaller gardens. Viburnum plicatum ‘Pinkimono’ is one of a series of new Viburnums that fits the bill precisely. It barely grows taller than 80-100cm but…  More Info

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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Mango Storm'

…Chaenomeles form fast-growing twiggy shrubs clothed in glossy green leaves. They are extremely versatile in the garden. They can be left to grow into large, freestanding specimens or regularly pruned after flowering to use as smaller background shrubs or maintained as flowering hedges. Their…  More Info

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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Lemon Sorbet'

…Chaenomeles form fast-growing twiggy shrubs clothed in glossy green leaves. They are extremely versatile in the garden. They can be left to grow into large, freestanding specimens or regularly pruned after flowering to use as smaller background shrubs or maintained as flowering hedges. Their…  More Info

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Chaenomeles superba 'Texas Scarlet'

…Chaenomeles form fast-growing twiggy shrubs clothed in glossy green leaves. They are extremely versatile in the garden. They can be left to grow into large, freestanding specimens or regularly pruned after flowering to use as smaller background shrubs or maintained as flowering hedges. Their…  More Info

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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo-Nishiki'

…Chaenomeles form fast-growing twiggy shrubs clothed in glossy green leaves. They are extremely versatile in the garden. They can be left to grow into large, freestanding specimens or regularly pruned after flowering to use as smaller background shrubs or maintained as flowering hedges. Their…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Mango Tango'

…tolerant hardy shrub, Potentilla fruticosa 'Mango Tango' has attractive grey - green foliage and is covered in pretty yellow- orange flowers from May all the way through to September. This compact Shrubby Cinquefoil thrives in sunny borders or rockeries and makes a great low hedge. Shrubby…  More Info

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Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet'

This low growing Juniper makes excellent, weed suppressing ground cover for rockeries and borders, or grown as an individual specimen plant. The low, sweeping branches are cloaked in aromatic, evergreen foliage, extending to 1.5m (5?) with maturity. Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet' is easy to grow,…  More Info

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Weigela 'Nana Variegata'

…variegated foliage and pink to white tubular flowers in spring. This hardy deciduous shrub brings a splash of colour to mixed borders, woodland gardens, and containers. Versatile and easy to grow, Weigela ?Nana Variegata? also makes a colourful low maintenance hedge. Height and spread: 1.5m (5?).  More Info

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Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'

…pure white blooms it will bring cheer to the darkest corner of the garden. Vinca is perfect for difficult areas where other plants don't thrive. A low growing, creeping plant, it needs little attention or maintenance and will grow in even the most joyless corner. Height: 20cm (8) Spread: 50cm (19).  More Info

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Berberis buxifolia 'Nana'

This extremely dwarf evergreen shrub is ideal for small gardens, low evergreen hedges or patio containers; growing to a maximum height of 60cm (24)! Dainty yellow-orange flowers with a sweet fragrance are borne in spring on elegant, slightly arching branches, which are densely covered in small dark…  More Info

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Box Hedging

A popular evergreen shrub, Buxus sempervirens is easy to grow and perfect for creating topiary, hedges and low border edges. The small, glossy green leaves are densely arranged and respond well to regular clipping for a neat finish. Grow this versatile shrub as a box hedge or prune it to create…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Flower Power'

…beneficial insects to your garden. This colourful, low maintenance butterfly bush has a neat compact habit - just perfect for small gardens. Dense spikes of purple buds burst open to reveal red tinged, fragrant flowers. Hardy and easy to grow, this compact variety of the Butterfly Bush will attract…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sweet Cupcake'

…old wood, this dwarf hydrangea provides bright colour for almost half the year, and makes a rewarding, low maintenance shrub for small gardens and patio containers. Please note that flower colour may alter according to soil pH. Height and spread: 100cm (39in). Useful links: How to grow hydrangeas  More Info

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Acer palmatum

…as the garden winds down. The Japanese maple is a slow-growing tree, making it perfect for low maintenance gardening and patio containers. Preferring some shade and shelter from strong winds, acers grow well in woodland gardens and make lovely specimen trees. Height and spread: Up to 3m (9.84?).…  More Info

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Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'

…November and March, before the new bronze-tinted leaves emerge in spring, which gradually fade to green. Easy to grow and fully hardy, this upright shrub is ideal for mixed borders and low maintenance gardens and has been awarded an RHS AGM for its excellent garden performance. The fragrant blooms…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Blue Chip' (Large Plant)

…low hedge. An added feature is that it won't seed all over the garden so where you place it is where it will stay. You can expect fragrant blooms from June to October and of course butterflies will love this compact buddleia as much as its larger relatives. This hardy deciduous shrub is easy to grow…  More Info

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Daphne Fragrance Duo

…elegant and semi-evergreen this winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit blooms continuously from April to October making it unbeatable as a low maintenance shrub. With Daphne 'Pink Fragrance'. Beautiful clusters of pink flowers bloom over an exceptionally long period from March right through to…  More Info

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Philodendron 'Imperial Red' (House Plant)

This Philodendron boasts shiny, heart-shaped green leaves that are striped with golden yellow. Philodendron 'White Measure' is a low maintenance variety that is easy to grow and as well as looking very catching, it also has air purifying benefits. It will thrive in a humid, bright or partly-shaded…  More Info

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Helianthemum Henfield Brilliant

…delicate but belie the tough nature of this drought and wind tolerant evergreen shrub which is untroubled by pests or disease. Height and Spread: 30cm (12”). Rock Roses are low and spreading evergreen shrubs which thrive in challenging dry situations. They form neat humps of small,…  More Info

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