Winter Hardy Shrubs

Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird'

…shrub are encircled by paler blue large florets, the two together show each other off in spectacular fashion. Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird' also has dramatic green-broze leaves which turn to darker shades of red and purple during the autumn, helping to add yet further interest to your garden. Hardy…  More Info

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Creeping Phlox Collection

…with flowers. This hardy rockery plant has many uses - underplant trees, shrubs and tall perennials, soften path edging or cover awkward slopes and banks. If you're tired of your lawn, why not replace it with a sea of seasonal colour that bridges the colour gap between winter and summer bedding.…  More Info

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Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'

…stems in the Winter. Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls' starts in Spring with a generous covering of creamy white flowers which eventually turn into clusters of plump white berries, these are shown off to even better effect when the foliage turns red in the Autumn. Perfect for a Winter display!. Height:…  More Info

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Pyracantha Golden Charmer

…of small, glossy evergreen leaves. This handsome evergreen shrub is ideal for wildlife gardens attracting pollinating insects to its nectar rich blooms. These are replaced by clusters of orange-red berries that provide valuable winter food for birds. With a vigorous, bushy habit, Pyracantha ?Golden…  More Info

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Holly 'Green Alaska'

…valuable source of food for winter birdlife. Holly 'Green Alaska' is particularly good at smothering itself in shiny red berries, just in time for Christmas, making a colourful addition to Christmas wreaths and other decorations. This robust evergreen is especially hardy and forms a useful windbreak…  More Info

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Penstemon smallii

…Flowering earlier than border hybrid penstemons, Penstemon smallii also has larger, broader leaves that become flushed with reddish bronze over winter. In late spring and early summer, striking deep purple-bronze stems bear showy light purple blooms. Each has a white throat that is delicately…  More Info

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Clematis tangutica

…The unusual flowers hang down elegantly on long stalks. The blooms are followed by large, silky seed-heads which persist into winter and shimmer in the low winter sun, creating a second season of interest and providing nesting material for birds. Makes a lovely climber for an informal or wildlife…  More Info

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Cornus alba 'Ivory Halo'

Cornus alba 'Ivory Halo? makes a versatile shrub in the garden, delivering attractive summer foliage and a blaze of winter stems. The variegated leaves are light green, with a creamy-white margin that lights up mixed summer borders. Once autumn has stripped its leaves, the remaining stems glow…  More Info

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Callistemon Trio

This trio of new Callistemon varieties features compact growth, evergreen winter foliage, fabulously exotic flowers and improved winter hardiness. It also includes the unusual yellow-flowered 'Honeypot' and the wonderful 'Inferno' which explodes into fiery orange tints in the autumn. Callistemon are…  More Info

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Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii'

The bright, fiery red stems of Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii' add a much needed injection of colour to any winter garden. This Dogwood has a pink and yellow edging to its green leaves during the rest of the year and pale yellow/white flowers during Spring which is particularly attractive to pollinating…  More Info

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Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'

Thickets of bright yellow/green stems shine brightly through the winter months in your garden when little else is providing you with colour, Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' is a low maintenance shrub, requiring very little attention once it is established. Spring will bring forth clusters of white…  More Info

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Blueberry Collection

…variety, produces rich flavoured fruit in abundance in August. Fully hardy, this compact shrub provides interest all year round with elegant white flowers in spring, and colourful crimson foliage set against red stems in the winter. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size…  More Info

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Hedera helix 'Green Ripple'

…large-leaved Ivy is the perfect way to cover a shady north facing wall. The dark green foliage is glossy with contrasting, pale veins. During the winter months, the leaves often take on an attractive purple tint. This vigorous evergreen climber is self supporting, using aerial roots to cling to…  More Info

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Chilean Guava 'KA-POW'

…early winter before harvesting. Despite being Queen Victoria's favourite fruit, the Chilean Guava is rarely seen in the UK and if you are after something really unusual which will make your friends curious, this fruiting shrub is definitely one to try. A low maintenance shrub, it is hardy in most…  More Info

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Cornus mas 'Aurea'

…mas ?Aurea? is forms a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree. The Spring foliage is golden yellow, maturing to bright yellow-green in Summer, before Autumn turns the leaves to shades of orange. Yellow flowers appear on naked stems in winter followed by oblong red berries which, although…  More Info

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Clematis Vitalba

…masses of small greenish-white flowers with prominent fluffy stamens which are faintly almond-scented. The flowers develop into silky balls of seed heads which persist through the winter and look wonderful backlit by the low winter sun. Pruning group 3. Maximum height: 4-8 m. Spread: 2.5-4m.  More Info

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Blueberry BerryBux®

…premium. In areas with acid soils these deciduous shrubs can be planted as a low, fruiting hedge, with the neat, glossy foliage of Box, alongside a bountiful crop of Blueberries. Blueberry BerryBux® is a plant for all seasons - attractive winter tracery, spring flowers, summer fruits and…  More Info

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Clematis 'Advent Bells'

…an evergreen, winter flowering Clematis with superb vigour and hardiness to -10C (14F). Nodding blooms emerge in November and light up the dark winter days right through to January. Each flower is creamy white with the inside heavily speckled with red. This strong growing winter Clematis is perfect…  More Info

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Thuja occidentalis 'Dawid'

…naturally forms a rounded shape without trimming and its dense yellow foliage retains its bright colour all year, neither fading in the winter nor scorching in the sun. This slow-growing Thuja reaches only 50-60cm in height over 10 years. Use it as a stand alone container plant to…  More Info

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Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'

…but can be made into james and preserves for a sweeter, guava-like flavour. This neat, compact variety is an ideal specimen shrub for a sheltered position. Although perfectly hardy once mature, Arbutus will appreciate a layer of fleece for winter protection when young. Height and spread: 250cm (59)  More Info

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Sarcococca hookeriana 'Purple Gem'

…its neat dome of glossy, lance-shaped leaves provides evergreen interest throughout the year and provides a good backdrop for winter bedding. It is one of the few shrubs that thrives in full shade, providing the soil is reliably moist. It can even be used as a low, evergreen hedge. From January to…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Flamingo'

…juicy sweet fruits in summer. With 'Bluecrop' parentage, it's a good cropper too! The crimson autumn foliage of this deciduous shrub provides a final splash of colour as winter approaches. A superb new hybrid that deserves a prominnent spot in the garden. Although self-fertile, like all Blueberries…  More Info

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Picea glauca 'Piccolo'

…blue-green needles. Its petite proportions and neat silhouette are perfect for creating structure and height in winter containers or as a permanent feature in a rock garden or shrub border. You can even use it as miniature outdoor Christmas tree decorated with mini lights and baubles! Height: 80cm…  More Info

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Heuchera 'Blackberry Jam'

…compact all season, making it perfect for containers, especially for giving a splash of colour to winter arrangements. Like other Heucheras, it’s ideal for groundcover, underplanting shrubs and softening border edges. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 40cm (16in). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Sollya heterophylla 'Ultra Blue'

…nodding blooms standing out against the narrow, evergreen foliage. Bluebell Creepers are half hardy climbers, best grown in a patio container that can be moved to a frost free position during the cold winter months. Alternatively, grow it year round in a warm conservatory where it makes an eye…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Trio Collection'

…shrub borders, veggie plot or allotment. Our trio includes both early and late varieties, so you can feast on a succession of sweet, juicy berries from July to August. Blueberries are packed with health-boosting compounds and are especially delicious in pies, muffins and jams. These sturdy shrubs…  More Info

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Blues Colour Collection

…perennial is ideal for planting under shrubs or around bulbs, edging paths and borders, rockeries or containers, preferring full sun and good drainage. RHS AGM. Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 100cm (39).* Salvia officinalis ?Purpurea? ? this aromatic evergreen shrub makes a fabulous addition to…  More Info

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Skimmia Japonica 'Olympic Flame'

Skimmia are robust and rewarding evergreen shrubs valued for their multi-season interest. Skimmia japonica ‘Olympic Flame’ forms a dense, rounded shrub that works equally well as a container specimen or for structural planting in the border. Glossy, dark evergreen, leathery foliage…  More Info

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Citrus Tree Collection

…waxy blossom in spring make citrus trees ideal feature plants for conservatories and patios. Hardy to 5°C, they are best grown outdoors from May to October, and brought inside for the winter. Supplied in 9cm pots, approx. 25cm tall. Ceramic pot not supplied. This collection comprises one…  More Info

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Magnolia 'Meganolia'

…and sturdily built, resisting the wind and staying on the tree for a long time. Glamorous but robust, ‘Meganolia’ has excellent winter hardiness, growing over time into an elegant multi-stemmed specimen tree. Maximum height and spread: 5m (196in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom'

Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom' is an immensely popular variety for its sweet almond fragrance that fills the air in late winter to spring - long before most plants dare to bloom! The long, stems are cloaked in leathery, dark green foliage with a glossy sheen. New growth emerges bronze making a…  More Info

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Honeysuckle 'Hall's Prolific'

…in mild areas. This twining Lonicera thrives in most aspects but flourishes in dappled shade. Honeysuckle 'Hall's Prolific' a particularly useful climber for growing through deciduous hedges and trees to provide a showy summer display and a little winter colour. Height: 8m (26?). Spread: 2m (6?).  More Info

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Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum'

…birds. Drought-resistant, fast growing and easy to maintain this shrub has a prestigious RHS AGM. Height and spread: Up to 4m (13'). The leaves are Variegated While Ligustrum are usually evergreen plants, staying in leaf through winter, severe cold temperatures can cause them to drop some or all of…  More Info

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Holly 'Golden King'

…its name, Golden King is an outstanding 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…  More Info

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Cordyline Trio

…cream/green and deep bronze-red. These resilient, low-maintenance plants retain their vivid foliage throughout winter, making them perfect focal points for both summer and winter containers and bedding schemes. Resistant to salt-laden winds and pollution, they’re a rewarding choice for…  More Info

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Japanese Wineberry

Both ornamental and edible, Japanese Wineberry makes an attractive climbing shrub for a wall, fence or trellis, with bright red, furry stems in winter followed by lime green foliage studded with delicious, bright red fruit. Ready to harvest in August, Wineberries are great for closing the gap…  More Info

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Callistemon 'Beeslebuzz Inn'

…branches, making this not only an excellent flowering shrub but a great one for all-year-round foliage and structure too. This selection is UK hardy and perfect for growing in borders, against a wall or in a container, providing both winter and summer interest. Ultimate height and spread: 1-1.5m…  More Info

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Hydrangea Paniculata 'Switch Ophelia'

Ideal for containers, balconies and small gardens, Hydrangea paniculata Switch® 'Ophelia' is a uniquely compact variety of this popular hardy shrub. Masses of lacy flowerheads bear colour-changing blooms that open greenish white before becoming suffused with a rosy pink that deepens as the…  More Info

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Honeysuckle 'Halliana'

…the summer breeze. The rich, green foliage remains semi-evergreen in sheltered areas, providing a show of winter greenery. This twining climber is a cottage garden classic - perfect for training over archways, onto trellis or into mature trees and large shrubs. Height: 10m (32?). Spread: 2m (6.5?).  More Info

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Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Waterwheel'

…willowy, bluish-green leaves with a silvery midrib which change colour as the season progresses. In spring they adopt lovely bronze tints and in winter develop rich red/purple tones. Although slightly shyer to flower than other Trachelospermum, it bears small white highly fragrant blooms in summer.…  More Info

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Abutilon megapotamicum 'Big Bell' (Patio Standard)

…lantern-like blooms dangle from dainty, wiry stems from summer to autumn, against a dark backdrop of semi-evergreen leaves. This half-hardy shrub makes a superb focal point, but will require winter protection in a warm conservatory or heated greenhouse. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Blueberry Colour Duo

…variety, produces rich flavoured fruit in abundance in August. Fully hardy, this compact shrub provides interest all year round with elegant white flowers in spring, and colourful foliage set against red stems in the winter. Estimated time to best yields: 28-32 months. Useful links: How to grow…  More Info

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Crocus olivieri subsp. balansae 'Orange Monarch'

…they are just as easy to grow as any other variety. Plant them in large groups beneath deciduous trees and shrubs or carpet the front of borders with their dazzling display in late winter. They make a great choice for a window box or patio pot too! Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 5cm (2). Useful links:…  More Info

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Sophora microphylla 'Sun King'

…microphylla ‘Sun King’ forms a bushy, evergreen shrub, extending long branches covered in handsome, pinnate leaves. Each leaf is composed of up to 40 pairs of small, glossy, dark green, oval leaflets. Although reliably hardy in the UK, Sophora microphylla ‘Sun King’ requires…  More Info

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Dog Rose Hedging

…flowers cover the hedge, giving welcome colour, these blooms will later develop into bright red rose hips which are enjoyed by wildlife over the winter months. Supplied as 60 - 90cm bareroots (24 - 35) Height: 400cm (157). Spread: 250cm (98). Planting Distance: 50cm (20). (3 plants per metre for a…  More Info

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Aurea'

…a slow-growing, somewhat irregular, conical bush. Delivers all-year-round texture and colour in small spaces including rock gardens, borders and winter containers. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height 1-1.3m (39-51in) in 10 years. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather…  More Info

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Euonymus alatus 'Little Moses'

…‘Little Moses’ has a distinctive and elegant habit, with tiered, horizontal branches bearing corky wings which make a lovely feature in winter when the leaves have been shed. In late spring, small, green, inconspicuous flowers are produced, but the fruits that follow always attract…  More Info

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Botanical Infusions Plants - Collection

…lance-shaped leaves and spikes of white or pale lilac flowers. This half-hardy shrub needs to be in a sunny, sheltered position with some winter protection or grown in a container and moved to a frost-free place over winter. Height and Spread: 2.5m (8’2”).* Aztec Sweet Herb (Lippia…  More Info

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Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue'

A small, architectural evergreen shrub with cool blue-green leaves edged in cream, giving an overall silvery effect which is perfect for winter gardens. Come spring, tall stems of boisterous cream-green flowers rise above the neat mounds of variegated foliage for a long-lasting and colourful display…  More Info

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Cotoneaster lacteus

…flowers are followed by clusters of orange-red berries which persist into winter. This robust shrub is highly adaptable, tolerating coastal sites, cold north-facing positions and poor, dry soils. Use it as a background shrub, a stand-alone specimen or for a dense, screening hedge. RHS Award of…  More Info

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Grape 'Bianca'

With exceptional winter hardiness and high resistance to fungal diseases, Grape ‘Bianca’ is a popular choice amongst organic growers and gardeners in cold locations with short growing seasons. This white, Hungarian wine variety produces medium to large clusters of small, seeded grapes…  More Info

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Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Snowqueen'

…background where it’s bead-like berries will stand out beautifully. In summer, Callicarpa ‘Magical Snowqueen’ is an inconspicuous shrub, forming a quiet green backdrop to border plantings with small pinkish flowers. But come autumn and its bare stems are loaded with masses of…  More Info

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Abelia 'Pinky Bells'

…hardy shrub a real wow factor! The oversized and lightly fragranced blooms appear from July right through to October in a spectacular display. Abelia 'Pinky Bells' forms a neat, tidy mound of semi-evergreen foliage that colours to rich burgundy in autumn, remaining on the plant well into winter.…  More Info

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Stewartia pseudocamellia

…shrub or multi-stemmed tree delivers multiple seasons of interest with attractive mottled bark in winter and early spring, showy summer flowers and stunning autumn colour. Stewartia pseudocamellia makes an exceptional specimen for a sheltered position in neutral to acid soil. It forms a sturdy shrub…  More Info

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Bluebell Creeper

…throughout summer. This half-hardy climber is perfect for growing in the conservatory, and will even thrive outdoors in the mildest parts of the UK. Alternatively, grow it in patio containers that can be moved into a heated greenhouse during the winter months. Height: 2m (6', 6). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Fig 'Violette de Bordeaux'

In around 1680 a fig was discovered in the gardens of the palace of Versailles, in France, that was thriving during the cold winter. From this the variety, 'Violette de Bordeaux' was created, and it continues to have great tolerance to colder weather compared to other fig types. The small figs it…  More Info

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Lonicera heckrottii 'American Beauty'

…pink on the outside and orange-yellow within, followed by glossy red berries which are loved by birds. In sheltered gardens and particularly mild winters this woody climber remains semi-evergreen, retaining its rounded green foliage all year round. This RHS AGM variety makes a lovely addition to…  More Info

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Lonicera heckrottii 'Goldflame'

…pink on the outside and orange-yellow within, followed by glossy red berries which are loved by birds. In sheltered gardens and particularly mild winters this woody climber remains semi-evergreen, retaining its rounded green foliage all year round. This RHS AGM variety makes a lovely addition to…  More Info

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Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'

…Iris is surprisingly vigorous, forming large swathes of winter flowers as it multiplies over the years. RHS AGM variety, Iris ?Katharine Hodgkin? makes a dazzling display in rockeries, borders and containers, or planted beneath trees and shrubs. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 10cm (4). Useful links: How…  More Info

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Skimmia jap. 'Extase'

…composed of dark green, leathery, slightly wavy leaves. Naturally compact, this low-maintenance shrub only reaches about a metre high and does not require any pruning. A reliable foundation shrub for borders or containers, thriving in shady spots and providing all-year-round colour and interest.…  More Info

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