low maintenance shrubs

Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy'

…whole year round. With its yellow-gold variegated leaves, which are pink-edged in the cold, Euonymus fortunei ?Blondy' is a durable and tough evergreen. A great choice for those who prefer a low-maintenance garden, this popular shrub will prosper in almost any position. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Hypericum olympicum 'Citrinum'

…hypericum is ideal for gravel gardens, rockeries and the front of dry, sunny borders. Like most hypericums this semi-evergreen variety is low maintenance, requiring just a light trim once flowering has finished. Height and Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list…  More Info

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Genista lydia

…lydia is a dwarf broom that is a suitable shrub for rockeries or the edges of sunny borders. The arching stems create a mound-like habit that is cloaked with bright yellow delicately fragranced flowers in early summer. Genista lydia is a low maintenance shrub that is perfectly happy in poor sandy…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Amoena'

This attractive Rhododendron 'Amoena' makes a welcome addition to a patio or border as it's a low maintenance shrub for year round interest. This Japanese Azalea has a compact spreading habit and is suitable for a sunny or semi shaded spot but the real feature is the display of showy magenta blooms…  More Info

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Daphne 'Eternal Fragrance'

…RHS Award of Garden Merit blooms continuously from April to October making it unbeatable as a low maintenance shrub. Famed for their fragrant flowers, these shrubs make superb features for patio containers and garden borders. Height and spread: 90cm (35). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sweet Cupcake'

…hydrangea that flowers on both new and 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).…  More Info

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Prunus laurocerasus 'Etna'

…Laurel also makes a superb specimen shrub, where you can appreciate the upright spikes of white flowers in spring, which attract pollinating insects. Coping well with full sun or heavy shade, Prunus laurocerasus 'Etna' is a versatile and low maintenance shrub for any garden and has been awarded an…  More Info

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'

…against a background of handsome oak-like foliage that takes on purple and red tints in the autumn. Oak-leaved hydrangeas are resilient, 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…  More Info

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Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'

…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 flowers, turning into white berries later…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

A low maintenance, evergreen shrub which provides year-round colour and interest in the garden. Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' has leathery variegated leaves, edged in gold, which take on an attractive pink tinge in the winter months. With a naturally spreading habit this dwarf evergreen shrub…  More Info

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Viburnum plicatum 'Pinkawai'

…flowers that emerge blushed pink and mature to white. The flowers are followed by bright red berries that turn black as they ripen. This low maintenance shrub makes a rewarding choice for borders or containers. Height: 80-100cm (31-39in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Viburnum plicatum 'Pinkimono'

…that change colour from light pink to bright white. The flowers are followed by bright red berries that turn black as they ripen. This low maintenance shrub makes a rewarding choice for borders or containers. Height: 80-100cm (31-39in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Weigela 'Magic Carpet'

Weigela ‘Magic Carpet’ is a fantastic new variety of Weigela with unique apricot orange foliage. This deciduous, low maintenance shrub has a dwarf and bushy habit making it perfect for small gardens and container growing. As well as its colourful foliage throughout the season, it is…  More Info

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Potentilla 'Katherine Dykes'

If you are looking for a low maintenance shrub that offers a long season of colour, you can’t go wrong with Potentilla fruticosa 'Katherine Dykes'. This shrubby potentilla is one of the longest flowering of all shrubs. Masses of primrose yellow, saucer-shaped flowers, about 2cm across, cover…  More Info

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Magnolia soulangeana

…behold! Perfect for small gardens and requiring little pruning, this Saucer Magnolia is ideal for low maintenance gardens, shrub borders and cottage gardens, pairing superbly with spring bulbs and shrubs. Height and spread: 6m (20'). Culinary information: The young flowers, once separated, can be…  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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Chilean Guava 'KA-POW'

…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 areas of the UK provided it is given a warm, sunny and sheltered position away from cold winds. Height:…  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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Cordyline 'Southern Splendour'

…and make excellent focal points as container grown or border specimens and combine well with vibrantly coloured perennials. These low maintenance, evergreen shrubs are perfectly hardy in milder parts of the UK and are a popular choice in coastal gardens as they tolerate salt air, dry soils, and…  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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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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Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

…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 or…  More Info

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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

…upright spikes of small white flowers emerge above the sea of green. Tolerant of any soil and thriving in partial to full shade, Japanese Spurge is fantastic for low maintenance gardens, underplanting of trees and shrubs and for covering steep shady banks. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: up to 1m (39).  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Red'

…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 spread: 70cm (28). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf White'

…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 spread: 70cm (28). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Lilac'

…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 spread: 70cm (28). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Orange'

…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 spread: 70cm (28). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Azalea (Standard)

…floriferous that the glossy green foliage almost disappears beneath a mass of colour! Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and containers. Choose from: Standard - height as supplied approx. 45cm (18) in 2 litre pot; or Mini-standard…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Blonde Beauty'

A versatile, 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…  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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Sarcococca confusa

…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 providing…  More Info

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Pyracantha 'Orange Glow'

…Firethorn 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…  More Info

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Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'

…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 also make a wonderful…  More Info

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

…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 of these flowers are edible. Rosehips and petals…  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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Fuji Cherry 'Kojo No Mai'

…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…  More Info

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Fuchsia magellanica 'Arauco'

…outer sepals with contrasting deep purple inner petals. Fuchsia magellanica ‘Arauco’ forms an erect, deciduous shrub that is fast-growing and low maintenance. Flowering from June through to October, it provides a long season of colour in borders or containers and can even be used as…  More Info

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Euonymus 'Japonicus Bravo'

…reliable evergreen shrub that provides bright foliage interest throughout the year. Euonymus japonicus ‘Bravo’ forms a bushy, medium-sized shrub that tolerates clipping and can be grown as a hedge or screen, used as low maintenance ground cover or as a background shrub. Tolerant of…  More Info

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Mahonia aquifolium

…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 raw but…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Coral'

…attracting plenty of pollinating insects to the garden, whilst birds enjoy its dense, thorny cover, making it a useful shrub for attracting wildlife. Robust, hardy and low maintenance. Height and spread: 60-80cm (24-32in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than…  More Info

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Nurseryman's Choice Foliage Houseplant Mix

We’ve brought together some of our most impressive foliage houseplants, carefully selected for their striking shape, colour and texture matched with low-maintenance requirements. To allow us to offer you such a good price, we can't take orders for specific varieties, but whatever we decide to…  More Info

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Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

…It can even be grown in a large container. Slow growing, it requires minimal pruning, eventually forming a large shrub or small tree. Magnolia ‘Little Gem’ is low maintenance and drought tolerant once established, making a rewarding choice for a sunny, sheltered position. Maximum height:…  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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Hypericum 'Gemo'

…a bushy 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:…  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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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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Deutzia x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields'

…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…  More Info

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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Little Devil'

…Gorgeous clusters of small pink flowers bloom in June, and contrast wonderfully with the dark foliage. As late summer approaches they are replaced by attractive fruits. It is a very low maintenance plant, making it ideal for a garden where time for gardening is limited. Height and spread: 1.2m (4?).  More Info

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Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens'

…in July and August when it produces white flowers followed by small, dark fruit. Although fast-growing, Ligustrum vulgare 'Atrovirens' is suitable for low maintenance gardens and can thrive almost anywhere, whether sunny, shady, warm, cold, sheltered or exposed. Height and spread: 2m (6'6).  More Info

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Hypericum perforatum

This hardy perennial will make an excellent addition to wild flower, cottage and low maintenance gardens. The golden star shaped blooms are borne on the tips of upright stems during June, July and August. Hypericum perforatum'is better known as St. Johns Wort which is renowned as an anti-depressant…  More Info

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Deutzia 'Raspberry Sundae'

A shrub that is perfect for small gardens, Deutzia 'Raspberry Sundae', is low maintenance and compact. It has'lovely two-tone, pink and cream flowers, that have a gentle perfume. This deciduous shrub has light green foliage in summer, that turns yellow in autumn. It is well suited to informal,…  More Info

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Lonicera pileata

…tough, quick-growing and drought tresistant. Box-leaved Honeysuckle is a low, spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy leaves. The display is enhanced by creamy spring flowers and purple autumn berries. Excellent for low maintenance, compact hedging, plants are fast-growing and easy to trim in summer…  More Info

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Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Streibs Findling'

This 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…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

…some winter colour to your borders with this versatile, evergreen, low-maintenance shrub! The leathery green leaves with white margins form a dense compact shrub which is ideal for borders, patio containers, low hedging and ground cover. Winner of a prestigious RHS AGM, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald…  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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Hypericum x dummeri 'Peter Dummer'

This St John's Wort plant is perfect for low maintenance ground cover. Hypericum x dummeri 'Peter Dummer' is semi-evergreen and has small yellow flowers, with orange anthers, between July and September. In autumn red-flushed conical fruits appear, and the foliage has red-hues. It is a very durable…  More Info

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Olearia Spring Bling 9cm Pot x 1

This cheerful daisy bush has it all. Low maintenance, evergreen and smothered with blooms in late spring and early summer, this versatile hardy shrub is a lovely addition to any well-drained spot. Masses of pure white, daisy-like flowers are borne in dense clusters above the fine, aromatic greyish…  More Info

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Vinca minor 'Illumination'

…addition to the garden and provides all-year-round interest. Grow Lesser Periwinkle as ground cover, on sunny steep banks or beneath trees and shrubs where it tolerates even heavy shade and brightens the darkest corner. It also makes a fantastic trailing plant for hanging baskets or containers.…  More Info

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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Kew Blue'

…summer to autumn. Loved by butterflies and bees, Caryopteris is a tough shrub, making it popular for both parks and gardens in all areas of the UK. Shrubs are perfect for hot, sunny borders and are low maintenance. Height: 1m (36). Spread: 1.5m (59). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Flower Power'

…fragrant flowers of Buddleja 'Flower Power' are certain to attract butterflies and other 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…  More Info

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