Over 300 shrub varieties to choose from. Use for varying aspects of the garden. We have several FACT SHEETS with recommendation for specific shrub requirements - Shrubs for Exposed Sites, Shrubs for Heavy Clay Soils, Shrubs for Shade and Shrubs for Sunny Aspects.
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Name (common name) & Description | Conditions | Size |
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Abelia Edward Goucher Lilac-pink flowers profusely borne during Summer and Autumn. Well drained fertile soil in full sun. Shelter from cold winds. | ![]() | HEIGHT: 1.5m SPREAD: 2m |
Abelia mosanensis Graceful arching branches covered in pink scented tubular flowers in summer. Plant in fertile soil in sun or semi-shade. | ![]() ![]() | HEIGHT: 2.5m. |
Abelia x grandiflora Fragrant pinky-white flowers all summer. Requires well drained soil in full sun. | ![]() | HEIGHT: 1.5m. SPREAD:1.2m. |
Abelia x grandiflora Francis Mason Golden variegated foliage. Fragrant whitish-pink flowers during the Summer. Bushy habit. Requires well drained soil and full sun. | ![]() | HEIGHT: 1.5m |
Abelia x grandiflora Hopleys Golden variegated foliage turns pink in autumn. Free flowering lilac bell-shaped flowers in summer. Full sun in well drained soil. | ![]() | HEIGHT:1.5m. SPREAD: 2m. |
Amelanchier Ballerina (Snowy Mespilus) Improved form of A. laevis. Masses of white flowers in spring. Rich red autumn foliage. LIME FREE fertile soil. Sun or semi shade. | ![]() ![]() | HEIGHT: 6m in 20 years. |
Amelanchier Obelisk (Snowy Mespilus) Upright habit, masses of white flowers in spring. Some autumn colour. Plant in a moist LIME-FREE soil in sun or semi shade. | ![]() ![]() | HEIGHT: 6m in 20 years. |
Andromeda polifolia Blue Ice (Bog Rosemary) A compact form with powdery blue leaves and delicate bell-shaped, bright pink flowers in clusters from May onwards. For a LIME FREE soil in sun or semi-shade. | ![]() ![]() | HEIGHT: 30-50cm |
Andromeda polifolia Compacta (Bog Rosemary) A compact form, clusters of bell-shaped, pink flowers. from May onwards. Prefers a LIME FREE soil in sun or semi shade. | ![]() ![]() | HEIGHT: 20cm. |
Arbutus unedo Compacta (Strawberry Tree) A smaller more dense form with white flowers and strawberry like fruits in autumn. Plant in humus rich soil in sun or semi shade. | ![]() ![]() | HEIGHT: 2m. |