Garden Shrubs

Shop garden shrubs for year-round structure, seasonal colour and easy-care planting. Discover evergreen and flowering shrubs for sunny and partially shaded borders, pots, hedging and mixed planting schemes, including popular Hydrangeas, Hebes, Choisya and other garden favourites.
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Garden Shrubs for Borders, Pots & Year-Round Structure

Shrubs form the backbone of a garden, providing structure, foliage and seasonal colour throughout the year. From compact varieties for pots and smaller borders to larger flowering and evergreen shrubs, there are options for sunny, partially shaded and more sheltered positions.

Combining shrubs with perennials and ornamental grasses is an easy way to create layered planting with interest across more of the year.

Choosing shrubs for your garden

Think about what you would like your shrubs to add to the garden: flowers, year-round foliage or height and screening. For a sheltered spot with acidic soil, camellias offer evergreen leaves and flowers in shades of pink, red and white. Check the eventual size of your chosen variety so it has enough room to develop.

Think about what you would like your shrubs to add to the garden: flowers, year-round foliage or height and screening. For a sheltered spot with acidic soil, camellias offer evergreen leaves and flowers in shades of pink, red and white. Check the eventual size of your chosen variety so it has enough room to develop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between evergreen and deciduous shrubs? +

Evergreen shrubs retain their foliage through most or all of the year, making them useful for permanent structure and screening. Deciduous shrubs lose their leaves during winter but often provide impressive flowers, autumn colour or attractive stems during the growing season.

Which shrubs are best for year-round interest? +

Evergreen shrubs such as Hebes, Choisya and other evergreen varieties are useful for maintaining structure throughout the year. They can be combined with flowering shrubs to provide changing seasonal colour.

Which shrubs grow in partial shade? +

Many garden shrubs tolerate partial shade, including certain Hydrangeas, Hebes and other woodland or shade-tolerant varieties. Always check the individual plant, as light requirements vary between species and cultivars.

Can shrubs grow in pots? +

Yes. Many compact shrubs grow very well in containers. Choose a pot large enough for the mature plant, ensure good drainage and remember that container-grown shrubs usually need more regular watering than plants growing in the ground.

What are good low-maintenance shrubs? +

There are many easy-care shrubs available, including Hebes, Hydrangeas and evergreen foliage plants. Choosing a shrub suited to the conditions and eventual space available is one of the best ways to reduce ongoing maintenance.

What should I plant with shrubs? +

Shrubs combine particularly well with Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Hardy Geraniums and ground-cover plants. Use taller shrubs for structure, then layer lower-growing plants around them to soften the border and extend flowering interest.

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