Winter Shrubs

Melianthus major

One of the most spectacular of all foliage shrubs, Melianthus major makes a striking architectural feature that always grabs attention. Massive, deeply cut, blue-green leaves with saw-toothed edges create a dramatic, jagged silhouette. Surprisingly, the foliage has a sweet peanut butter fragrance…  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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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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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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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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Sollya heterophylla 'Ultra Blue'

…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 catching specimen plant. Height: 2m (6', 6). Spread: 60cm…  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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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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Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma

…in containers on the patio or as a hedge - such is its versatility. The foliage gives off a delicate lemon scent when gently touched or walked past. This superb conifer is perfect for planting in full-sun although it doesn?t tolerate extreme cold winter winds. Height: 2.5m. Supplied in 10.5cm pots.  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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Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine'

The golden foliage of Ligustrum sinense ?Sunshine? will brighten your spirits on even the darkest winter days. This versatile evergreen is densely covered with small oval leaves, which produce their best colour when grown in full sun. This compact Golden Privet is fast growing with a neat habit that…  More Info

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Hedera Helix Mix

…with their self-clinging tendrils or as ground cover in the dry, rooty ground beneath trees and shrubs. They also provide a rich habitat for wildlife with their nectar-rich flowers and nutritious winter berries. This mix contains a random selection of our best available varieties, including both…  More Info

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Cordyline 'Torbay Red'

…plants. Better still, Cordyline ‘Torbay Red’ provides colour, structure and interest well beyond the summer, remaining a focal point for winter bedding schemes. As its name suggests, it’s a smart choice for seaside gardens where it will tolerate salt-laden coastal winds. Resilient…  More Info

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Corylus 'Merveille De Bollwiller'

…ready to harvest in October and can be eaten fresh or stored for later use. Attractive, pendulous yellow catkins hang from bare branches in late winter providing additional interest and an early source of food for pollinators. Partially self-fertile, Corylus ‘Merveille De Bollwiller’…  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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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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Sophora microphylla 'Sun King'

With its elegant habit, beautiful foliage and showy, pendulous flowers, Sophora microphylla ‘Sun King’ is a shrub that deserves to be more widely grown. In the drab landscape of late winter/early spring, it injects a bolt of much needed colour. Racemes of slender, pendulous buds open…  More Info

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Distylium 'Vintage Jade'

…relatively unknown evergreen that provides an excellent alternative to box and other low-maintenance shrubs. With layered branches, Distylium ‘Vintage Jade’ forms a low, spreading shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It makes excellent ground cover or a low, informal hedge, requiring…  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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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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Blueberry 'Bluecrop'

…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. Blueberry ?Bluecrop? is perfect for a smaller garden or a large pot on the…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Osorno'

…warmer areas of the UK. Blueberries are packed with health-boosting compounds and are especially delicious in pies, muffins and jams. These sturdy shrubs not only produce high crops of berries, but make attractive features for acidic borders or large patio containers filled with ericaceous compost.…  More Info

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Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Honeyballs'

This unusual deciduous shrub is rarely seen in UK gardens. Commonly known as the button bush, Cephalanthus occidentalis bears creamy-white, rounded, button-like flowers from late summer to autumn, with powerful fragrance. The blooms are followed by spherical golden brown fruits that extend its…  More Info

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Hydrangea 'Strong Heart'

…for many weeks and their skeletal flowerheads offer additional interest in winter. The blooms also make a long-lasting addition to indoor vase arrangements. ‘Strong Heart’ makes a superb foundation shrub for a shady border or use it as a container specimen to add interest and colour…  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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Hydrangea 'Burning Hot'

…and their skeletal flowerheads offer additional interest in winter. ‘Burning Hot’ also adds a unique colour to indoor arrangements, and is exceptionally long-lasting in a vase. With a compact habit, this deciduous shrub is perfect for lightly shaded borders and makes an elegant patio…  More Info

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Ligustrum vulgare 'Straight Talk'

…spaces, Ligustrum vulgare ‘Straight Talk’ has a strongly erect, narrow, columnar habit. Evergreen to semi-evergreen, (in very cold winters), Ligustrum vulgare ‘Straight Talk’ sports lustrous, bright green foliage and is perfect for hedging or as a vertical accent in the…  More Info

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Myrtus ugni 'Flambeau'

…with attractive foliage and pretty flowers that holds a secret surprise! Myrtus ugni ‘Flambeau’ forms a slow-growing, dense, rounded shrub with leathery, pointed leaves, variegated cream, green and pink. The foliage is wonderfully fragrant when crushed. In late spring and summer, small…  More Info

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Callistemon laevis 7.5 Litre Pot x 1

…crimson, making an eye-catching exotic specimen in mild gardens or it can be grown in a container and moved into a frost-free conservatory over winter. The dark, evergreen foliage provides all season interest and has a delicious citrus aroma when crushed. Maximum height: 8m (26 foot), Spread: 4m…  More Info

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Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Blue Rock'

Forms pleasingly spherical cushions of stubby, needle-like foliage with a soft blue tone which develops shades of violet in the winter. Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Blue Rock’ is a slow-growing, dwarf conifer whose rounded shape contrasts beautifully with pyramidal and weeping Cypress…  More Info

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Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Green Diamond'

…is a vigorous cultivar developed by Dutch breeders that is very branching, dense and compact. Evergreen to semi-evergreen in very cold winters, Ligustrum ovalifolium ‘Green Diamond’ sports lustrous, bright green foliage. It is perfect for pollution tolerant hedging, growing…  More Info

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Azalea cascadula 'Bright Fuchsia'

…hot pink double flowers in April and May. Azalea cascadula ‘Bright Fuchsia’ exhibits good leaf retention, remaining evergreen in mild winters. Height and spread: 45cm (18in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height…  More Info

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Grape 'Beta'

One of the most winter-hardy cultivars, Grape ‘Beta’ is a superb choice for northern gardens. This mid-season variety produces high yields of small, blue-black grapes that are perfect for making wine, juice or jellies. As well as crops of tasty grapes, grapevines also make attractive…  More Info

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Sarcococca saligna

…willow-like leaves that are up to 14cm long. A slow-growing, suckering, evergreen shrub, it makes a good choice for shady areas, and will even tolerate dense shade providing the soil is not too dry. In late winter, it bears small, greenish-white, spidery flowers that have a spicy, vanilla fragrance…  More Info

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Ipheion 'Mixed'

Originating from South America, these are one of the bulb world?s best kept secrets! Clumps of bright green foliage emerge in the autumn and winter followed by an abundance of star-shaped flowers in spring, which are borne over a longer period than most spring bulbs. The flowers have a delightfully…  More Info

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Clematis x cartmanii 'Joe'

…requires some shelter from cold winds and freely draining soil so it’s best grown in a container and moved into a sheltered position over winter. Winner of an RHS ‘Award of Garden Merit’. Maximum height and spread: 2m (79in) x 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Lonicera henryi

Possibly the most reliable of evergreen Honeysuckles, holding its leaves in all but the coldest of winters. Lonicera henyri is a vigorous variety which bears handsome deep green, glossy leaves. The attractive foliage makes this honeysuckle a worthy substitute for evergreen climbers such as ivy, and…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Three Seasons Collection'

…that are ideal for freezing so you can continue to enjoy blueberries throughout the winter. Not only will you be rewarded with tasty fruits, but these blueberries also make attractive ornamental shrubs, with masses of sweetly-scented creamy white flowers in spring, followed by fiery foliage…  More Info

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Abutilon megapotamicum

…fine branches can be trained as an espalier. Alternatively, grow it in a patio container and bring it into the greenhouse or conservatory for the winter. Height: 2m (79in). Spread: 1.5m (60in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Trio'

…flopping over. The foliage is slightly coarser than ‘Hidcote’ but shares the same colour - the evergreen leaves are silver-grey in winter, turning grey-green in summer. Flowering readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Soft Pink'

…flopping over. The foliage is slightly coarser than ‘Hidcote’ but shares the same colour - the evergreen leaves are silver-grey in winter, turning grey-green in summer. Flowering readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Light Blue'

…flopping over. The foliage is slightly coarser than ‘Hidcote’ but shares the same colour - the evergreen leaves are silver-grey in winter, turning grey-green in summer. Flowering readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Pink'

…flopping over. The foliage is slightly coarser than ‘Hidcote’ but shares the same colour - the evergreen leaves are silver-grey in winter, turning grey-green in summer. Flowering readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' White'

…flopping over. The foliage is slightly coarser than ‘Hidcote’ but shares the same colour - the evergreen leaves are silver-grey in winter, turning grey-green in summer. Flowering readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus…  More Info

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Nerium oleander 'Pink'

…branches. Forming a tall, bushy shrub with lance-shaped, leathery, grey-green foliage it also provides evergreen structure throughout the year. This half-hardy shrub is best grown in a patio container, where it can be easily moved into a sheltered position over winter. It can also be grown in the…  More Info

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Nerium oleander 'Red'

…branches. Forming a tall, bushy shrub with lance-shaped, leathery, grey-green foliage it also provides evergreen structure throughout the year. This half-hardy shrub is best grown in a patio container, where it can be easily moved into a sheltered position over winter. It can also be grown in the…  More Info

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Nerium oleander 'White'

…branches. Forming a tall, bushy shrub with lance-shaped, leathery, grey-green foliage it also provides evergreen structure throughout the year. This half-hardy shrub is best grown in a patio container, where it can be easily moved into a sheltered position over winter. It can also be grown in the…  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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Blueberry 'Bluecrop'

…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. Blueberry 'Bluecrop' is perfect for a smaller garden or a large pot on the…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Vanilla Spice'

A lovely flowering shrub for a shady, moist border on acid soil, Clethra alnifolia ‘Vanilla Spice’ provides an abundance of flowers with a sweet clove scent which is irresistible to pollinators. This adaptable plant will tolerate full sun providing the soil is consistently moist, but it…  More Info

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Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Star'

…The flowers are followed in autumn by masses of large orange berries that persist into winter, providing colour through the dullest months. Pyracantha ‘Orange Star’ works especially well as a wall shrub where the berries can be displayed to their best advantage. It is also suitable for…  More Info

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Wooden Hedgehog House

…months and warm and dry during cold, wet weather including during winter hibernation. Made from natural wood and bark, it blends seamlessly with its surroundings. Place the hedgehog house in a sheltered position amongst trees and shrubs. We recommend putting down a layer of natural bedding such as…  More Info

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Lavender 'BeeZee' Dark Blue'

…flopping over. The foliage is slightly coarser than ‘Hidcote’ but shares the same colour - the evergreen leaves are silver-grey in winter, turning grey-green in summer. Flowering readily in its first year, you can look forward to the smell and colour of this rewarding new variety, plus…  More Info

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Blueberry Duo

…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. Blueberry 'Bluecrop' is perfect for a smaller garden or a large pot on the patio.  More Info

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Snow Flurry'

A showy flowering shrub with evergreen foliage, repeat blooming and a bounty of nectar for bees. Leptospermum scoparium ‘Snow Flurry’ is a medium-sized shrub with arching shoots carrying small, narrow, deep green foliage. The leaves are pleasantly aromatic when crushed and contain oils…  More Info

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Leptospermum scoparium 'Wiri Adrianne'

A showy flowering shrub with evergreen foliage, repeat blooming and a bounty of nectar for bees. Leptospermum scoparium ‘Wiri Adrianne’ is a medium-sized shrub with arching shoots carrying small, narrow, deep green foliage. The leaves are pleasantly aromatic when crushed and contain oils…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia

…flowers adorn this suckering shrub from late summer to autumn above a dense bush of glossy leaves with serrated edges. The fragrant flowers are irresistible to pollinators, especially butterflies. They are followed by dark brown fruits which often persist through winter. Clethra alnifolia is a…  More Info

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Fig 'Brown Turkey'

…A second crop will often develop in late summer and these fruits will ripen during the following summer as long as they are protected over winter. The attractive lobed foliage means that figs make a fine feature when trained against a sunny wall or grown in a container on the patio. Height:…  More Info

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