Evergreen Shrubs

Evergreen shrub plants - more info

Evergreen shrubs provide colour and form through their foliage even in the depths of winter. Choose shrubs that flower and fruit during different seasons and you can achieve continuous, reliable colour through this easy-to-care-for shrubs. Early flowering shrubs offer a vital source of nectar for pollinators, berries will attract birds and the evergreen foliage will provide shelter for wildlife.

Which evergreen shrubs have the best scent?

Osmanthus heterophyllus has tiny flowers that are very strongly scented, throwing out their perfume for some distance. Other beautifully scented evergreen shrubs include trachelospermum and gardenia, while sarcococca is one of the best for winter fragrance.

Which evergreen shrubs are best for a sunny position?

For ground cover in a sunny site, choose Helianthemum ‘Golden Queen’. Passiflora is a good climber for sun, and santolina is excellent for dry, sunny areas.

Can you grow evergreen shrubs in a pot?

Many evergreen shrubs can be grown in containers. For small pots, sempervivum makes a good display. Medium-sized shrubs that work well in containers include cordyline and euonymus. Rhododendrons and camellias need larger pots.