Evergreen shrubs – more info
Evergreen shrubs offer structure and colour to your garden design. Once established, these hardy plants ensure your outdoor display remains lush and vibrant throughout the seasons. Popular choices include hydrangea and hebe, which provide not only stunning displays but also habitats for wildlife. Explore the full range here to find the perfect plants for your garden, and find out the answers to some common questions regarding evergreen shrubs below.
What are the best low-maintenance evergreens?
Some good examples of low-maintenance evergreens are euonymus, mahonia, skimmia, photinia, pyracantha and daphne. These are resilient shrubs, requiring minimal watering and pruning once they’re established.
Which evergreen shrubs are fast-growing?
Fast-growing evergreen shrubs like ligustrum ovalifolium, escallonia 'Iveyi', photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ and pittosporum tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay' are perfect for creating hedges or privacy screens in relatively short order. These vigorous growers are also decorative and can significantly enhance your garden's visual appeal.
Which evergreen shrubs are best for containers?
Varieties such as cordyline australis 'Lime Passion’, pyracantha coccinea 'Sunny Star’, nandina 'Summer Sunset’ and nandina domestica 'Twilight' are excellent choices for containers. These plants maintain their shape and colour well, providing year-round interest for patios and balconies.
Which evergreen shrubs are best for small gardens?
For small gardens, consider using pieris japonica ‘Flaming Star’, pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire’, thuja occidentalis 'Anniek’, hebe and rhododendron varieties. These shrubs offer lush foliage without overwhelming limited spaces, making them ideal for creating a tidy but vibrant garden.
