Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
The Chinese hibiscus is a tropical shrub that needs to be kept in a conservatory pot or bed, and grown in bright, filtered light. The flowers range from crimson to yellow, orange or white, but the fact that they are short-lived isn't a problem. ... [... more]
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Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo'
This is an evergreen shrub that stands out because of its young leaves, which have a broad central blotch of bright yellow that gradually turns creamy white. Being upright and bushy, it's typically grown as a hedge, especially in seaside gardens, ... [... more]
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Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata'
One of the most beautiful of all variegated evergreens, this is coveted by gardeners and flower arrangers alike. The species comes from Portugal and has been cultivated for centuries, proving itself a useful hardy shrub for hedging and specimen ... [... more]
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Rosa 'Thumbs Up'
This is a big shrub of a slightly arching rose with vigorous, bushy growth that can easily be adapted as a climber when grown at the base of a wall. The flowers are unusual, being soft yellow with pastel pink stripes, and the blooms appear in ... [... more]
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Buxus sempervirens
Common box is a vigorous, evergreen, bushy, upright shrub or small tree. It has small, rounded to oblong, glossy dark green leaves. Its dense habit makes it ideal for hedging or screening and it can be closely clipped into different shapes. An ... [... more]
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Cornus mas
The Cornelian cherry is an undemanding and reliable shrub or small tree from central Europe, easily grown in most soils and positions. Its main season of interest is early spring, when small bright yellow flowers open all along the naked stems. ... [... more]
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Cotinus coggygria
Find out how to grow Cotinus coggygria All the smoke bushes are shapely rounded shrubs or small trees, and are popular plants for their summer interest and autumn colour. This variety has mid-green leaves, turning vivid colours before falling in ... [... more]
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Russelia equisetiformis
Also known as coral plant, this low-growing shrub has very thin ridged stems and very small scaly leaves. To begin with these are erect but as plants get larger they curl over to form cascading plumes. The plant takes its name from the bright ... [... more]
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Buddleja davidii 'White Cloud'
Find out how to grow Buddleja davidii 'White Cloud' Cultivar: 'White Cloud' Buddleja davidii is a fast-growing and undemanding shrub from China, ideal for a wide range of positions in the garden, provided they are sunny and the soil well-drained ... [... more]
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Gaultheria shallon
This is a rather attractive thicket-forming, evergreen shrub from the west coast of North America with thick leathery leaves. The little clusters of pretty, pinkish, urn-shaped flowers are followed by aromatic, dark purple, edible berries. In ... [... more]
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Spartium junceum
This Mediterranean shrub is a perfect choice for exposed sunny positions, such as gardens near the seas where wind, combined with firm annual pruning, helps to restrain growth and keep plants bushy. In sheltered gardens or in shade, the rapid ... [... more]
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Caryopteris x clandonensis
Caryopteris is a fetching shrub in autumn when it is covered with eye-catching blue flowers . It forms a mound and has slightly toothed, grey-green leaves that are silver and hairy on the undersides. To ensure you get a good show of flowers on ... [... more]
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