Wonderful Winter Shrubs

Plants for people who don't do 'putting the garden to bed for winter'.

Can't see an empty border without reaching for the trowel? Us too! Don't lock your tools in the shed when the perennials die back, fill the gaps with winter shrubs. And when the perennials come back in the spring? Your shrubs will provide the perfect backdrop, adding height, texture and contrast.

Rose bushes (213)Ceanothus plants (15)Escallonia plants (6)Pittosporum plants (4)Euonymus plants (18)
  • Yellow Japanese Camellia | Camellia japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Camellia japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow'

    Glorious anemone-like flowers

    • Upright and bushy habit
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 4m
    • Butter yellow blooms, evergreen foliage
    • Exceptional colour contrast

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Red' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Red' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Brightens the greyest days

    • Prefers partial shade (tolerates full sun)
    • Ideal for beds, borders and containers
    • Blooms from December into spring
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Pink Japanese Camellia | Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'

    A spectrum of pink hues

    • Upright and bushy habit
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 4m
    • Gradated pink double blooms, evergreen leaves
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Red Japanese Camellia | Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell' Shrubs
    From £20
    From £20

    Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell'

    A lesson in planting elegance

    • Upright and bushy habit
    • Small shrub - grows up to 2.5m
    • Pinkish-red double blooms, evergreen foliage
    • A prolific flowerer

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Merlin®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Merlin®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Adds a touch of magic in winter

    • Grow in dappled shade or sun
    • Plant alongside spring bulbs in borders
    • Late-flowering from January to spring
    • A great option for patio planting

    Currently out of stock

  • Dogwood Hedging | Cornus sanguinea Shrubs
    From £3
    £6 From £3

    Dogwood Hedging | Cornus sanguinea

    Rich & dramatic colour

    • Bronze stems, creamy blooms & autumn hues
    • Add stacks of year round interest
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 3m or keep trimmed at 1-3m

    Currently out of stock

  • Viburnum tinus Shrubs
    From £13
    From £13

    Viburnum tinus

    Winter blooms, wildlife-friendly

    • Fabulous, bushy shrub
    • Large shrub - grows up to 4m
    • Evergreen leaves, white blooms, black berries
    • Attracts plenty of bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Camellia Plant Gift Gift Option
    From £45
    £55 From £45

    The Camellia Gift

    A gift of affection & admiration

    • Stunning, evocative flowers
    • Glossy evergreen foliage
    • Fantastic for the traditionalists
    • A lovely Valentine's present

    Currently out of stock

  • Pink Japanese Camellia | Camellia japonica 'William Bartlett' Shrubs
    £32
    £38 £32

    Camellia japonica 'William Bartlett'

    Brilliant paint-flecked blooms

    • Upright and bushy habit
    • Small shrub - grows up to 3m
    • Marbled pink double blooms, evergreen foliage
    • Distinctive colour patterning

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Bennotta' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Bennotta' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Outstanding plum-coloured blooms

    • Best grown in partial shade (tolerates sun)
    • Plant in a pot or woodland border
    • Flowers from January
    • A valuable source of nectar

    Currently out of stock

  • Ceanothus thrysiflorus 'Repens' Shrubs
    From £13
    From £13

    Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Repens'

    Masses of glorious blue thimbles

    • Dense, spreading shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Glossy evergreen leaves, bright blue blooms
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Picotee' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    From £20

    'Picotee' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Rarely seen, bicolour snow rose

    • Grows well in both part shade and full sun
    • Ideal for containers, beds and borders
    • Blooms from December into spring
    • Long-lived, hardy and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Frosty®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Frosty®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    A jolly happy soul!

    • Loves a spot in partial shade
    • Perfect for the front of borders or pots
    • Blooms from December to March
    • Tough enough to withstand harsh winters

    Currently out of stock

  • Red Japanese Camellia | Camellia japonica 'Princess Baciocchi' Shrubs
    From £20
    From £20

    Camellia japonica 'Princess Baciocchi'

    Abundant, intensely red jewels

    • Upright and bushy habit
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 6m
    • Deep red double blooms, evergreen foliage
    • Very easy to care for

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Liara' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Liara' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Beautiful blush-pink blooms

    • Grows well in part shade and sun
    • Use to underplant deciduous trees and shrubs
    • Flowers from January to April
    • Also makes a fantastic patio plant

    Currently out of stock

  • Wayfarer Hedging | Viburnum lantana Shrubs
    From £4
    From £4

    Wayfarer Hedging | Viburnum lantana

    Attractive and informal

    • Large pompom white flowers & berries
    • Attracts butterflies and birds
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 5m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

    Currently out of stock

  • Hellebore Plant Gift Gift Option
    £33
    £33

    The Hellebore Gift

    A gift of resilience & serenity

    • Stunning nodding flowers
    • Blooms right through until early spring
    • Ideal for the winter lovers out there
    • The perfect gift for Christmas

    Currently out of stock

  • Burkwood Osmanthus | Osmanthus burkwoodii Shrubs
    From £9
    £13 From £9

    Burkwood Osmanthus | Osmanthus burkwoodii

    Award-winning and highly scented

    • Evergreen leaves, fragrant white flowers
    • Dense, bushy shrub
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 4m or keep trimmed at 1-4m

    Currently out of stock

  • Escallonia 'Iveyi' 3L Pot Perennial Plants
    £10
    £10

    Escallonia 'Iveyi'

    Snowy summer blooms

    • Glossy evergreen foliage and white flowers
    • Compact and easy to grow
    • Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
    • Grows up to 3m or keep trimmed at 1-3m

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Rosado' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    £28
    £28

    'Rosado' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Highly sought-after snow rose

    • Likes to be planted in part shade or sun
    • Use as the highlight in a winter border
    • Late-flowering with blooms from February
    • An excellent addition to a balcony or patio

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Early Rose' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    From £20

    'Early Rose' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    A wealth of winter colour

    • Plant in partial shade or in full sun
    • Makes a brilliant addition to a patio
    • Early-flowering from November to April
    • Great wildlife value

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Leona' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Leona' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Colour when you need it most

    • Plant in either partial shade or full sun
    • Compact enough for pots, beautiful in borders
    • Huge flowers from January to April
    • Fully hardy (RHS H7) in even severe winters

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Linda' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Linda' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Bright blooms in the winter dark

    • Will grow in both part shade and sun
    • A fantastic addition to patios and balconies
    • Flowers from January to April
    • Attracts early pollinators to the garden

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Snow Dance®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Snow Dance®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Marbled leaves and pastel blooms

    • Grows nicely in partial shade
    • Combine with grasses, ferns or heucheras
    • Early-flowering from December to March
    • Fully hardy in even harsh winters

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Merlot' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    £25
    £28 £25

    'Merlot' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Sumptuous notes of dark cherry

    • Good for partially-shaded and sunny spots
    • Pair with shrubs and deciduous trees
    • Late-flowering from January to March
    • Hardy, low maintenance and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Carlotta' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    From £20

    'Carlotta' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Distinctively-shaped, fab colour

    • Likes a spot in dappled shade
    • Excellent for woodland gardens
    • Prolific flowering from January to March
    • Loved by bees

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Early Red' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Early Red' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Super early-flowering

    • Grows well in both partial shade and sun
    • A vibrant choice for underplanting shrubs
    • Early-flowering from November
    • Pair with other hellebores in a patio planter

    Currently out of stock

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Meet Cameron

Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)

Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.

Happy plants make happy customers

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Ornamental Colour Collection Pond Plants
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Plants arrived in great condition and very promptly. Well established - much better than the ones I got at my local garden centre.

Monica Spence

| 24 May
Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides Climbing Plants
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Yet again this company delivered good healthy plants, exactly as shown in photos, well packaged and within delivery time quoted. Recommend!

Jacqueline Burgess

| 2 Jun
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I continue to be so impressed with Roots. Their customer care, knowledge of their subject: from planting hedges to pruning roses and more, has been a great support.

Judy Lane

| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
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The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

Martyn Hill

| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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As a non-gardener, I found my whole experience brilliant. Great information & advice available on the website, great range of products & prices are brilliant.

John-Paul

| 22 May
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Wonderful plants and great customer service... really surprised to find that the plants are better than those you would get at your local garden centre.

Gavin Wilcock

| 8 Nov

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