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)
  • 'Jesse' Christmas Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £25
    £28 From £25

    'Jesse' Christmas Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    An incredible festive display

    • Grows best in dappled or partial shade
    • A great choice for the front of the border
    • Flowering from December into early spring
    • A good option for patio and balcony planting

    Currently out of stock

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

    'Maestro®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    A symphony of winter colour

    • Appreciates a spot in dappled shade
    • The ideal winter potted plant
    • Early-flowering from November
    • Tougher than an old boot

    Currently out of stock

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

    'Malory' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Warm, peach winter blooms

    • A partially-shaded spot is ideal
    • Great for shadier borders or containers
    • Early-flowering from December to March
    • A long-lived, hardy perennial

    Currently out of stock

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

    'Shooting Star®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Flowers in time for Christmas

    • Grows best in dappled shade (tolerates sun)
    • Great for underplanting trees and shrubs
    • Early-flowering from December to March
    • Looks fantastic in a patio pot!

    Currently out of stock

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

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

    Colour to welcome spring

    • Appreciates some shade but tolerates sun
    • Plant in neutral soil in beds and borders
    • Flowers from January to March
    • An easy-growing, long-lived perennial

    Currently out of stock

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

    'Monte Christo®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Truly a winter treasure

    • Position in partial shade or sun
    • Winter colour for balconies and terraces
    • Early-flowering from December
    • Seriously easy to grow (plus fully hardy)

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Ice Breaker Max' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    From £20

    'Ice Breaker Max' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Maximum brightness and colour

    • Suited to partial shade and sunnier spots
    • Looks great with evergreen foliage plants
    • Vigorous with flowers from December to March
    • Hardy and incredibly reliable

    Currently out of stock

  • Ultimate Warming Winter Plants Collection
    From £60
    £80 From £60

    Ultimate Winter Colour Collection

    Bye-bye winter blues!

    • A mix of habits (incl. bushy and spreading)
    • Features shrubs of various sizes
    • An array of foliage, flower and stem colour
    • Set the winter gloom ablaze

    Currently out of stock

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

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

    Delicately-shaded ombre blooms

    • Will grow in both partial shade and sun
    • Plant amongst your spring bulbs
    • Flowers from January into early spring
    • Offers nectar to early pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails'

    Tactile, feathery blonde plumes

    • Happiest when planted in full sun
    • Best for sunny dry borders
    • Flowers July to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit variety

    Currently out of stock

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

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

    Abundant, wine-dark blooms

    • Plant your snow rose in partial shade or sun
    • A must have for darker borders or pots
    • Late-flowering from January to spring
    • A seriously tough, hardy perennial

    Currently out of stock

  • Pennisetum alopecuroides Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Chinese Fountain Grass 'Hameln' | Pennisetum alopecuroides

    Delightful airy flower plumes

    • Grows best in full, direct sun
    • Perfect for adding airy texture
    • Flowers from August to October
    • Fabulous multi-season interest

    Currently out of stock

  • Stipa arundinacea
    From £6
    From £6

    Pheasant's Tail Grass | Stipa arundinacea

    Shimmering bronze autumn grass

    • Loves a sunny or partly-shaded spot
    • Stunning in a large garden pot
    • Flowers from July to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • All Year Round Window Box Collection Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    £21 From £20

    All Year Round Window Box Collection

    Visual interest for every month

    • Plants for year-round interest (eg. hosta)
    • Position on a sunny, sheltered exterior sill
    • Flower and foliage interest all year long!
    • Bring pollinators to your window

    Currently out of stock

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

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

    Colour to melt the winter frost

    • Plant in partial or dappled shade
    • Ideal for containers, beds and borders
    • Late-flowering from January to spring
    • Wonderfully easy to look after

    Currently out of stock

  • Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Siberian Dogwood | Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

    Sensational blend of ivory & red

    • Neat, upright tree structure
    • Substantial bush - reaches around 3-5m
    • Deciduous leaves with beautiful panicles
    • Renowned for its striking winter stem colour

    Currently out of stock

  • Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

    Bold vivid elegant displays

    • Graceful, bushy shrub form
    • Small shrub - reaches around 1-1.5m
    • Evergreen leaves with striking white margins
    • Perfect for adding year-round structure

    Currently out of stock

  • Cornus alba 'Nightfall'® Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Cornus alba 'Nightfall'®

    Leaves the hue of darkest night

    • Spreading, compact deciduous shrub
    • Fast-growing shrub - grows up to 3-5m
    • Boasts deciduous leaves and vibrant blooms
    • Provides dramatic winter border interest

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Diva' Christmas Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    From £20

    'Diva' Christmas Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Showstopping blooms

    • Grows best in a position with dappled shade
    • Plant in a woodland border or in containers
    • Long flowering period from December to March
    • Compact and evergreen

    Currently out of stock

  • Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Robin' Shrubs
    From £14
    From £14

    Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Robin'

    A roaring flame of red foliage

    • Bushy, upright shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 1.5m
    • Bright red, evergreen foliage (turning green)
    • Nice and compact stature

    Currently out of stock

  • Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

    Luminous silver-edged elegance

    • Flourishes in direct, bright sunlight
    • Perfect for large grass borders
    • Flowers August to October
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Bergenia 'Bressingham White' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Bergenia 'Bressingham White'

    Pure white spring elephant ears

    • Tolerates both sun and semi-shade
    • Best for gravel garden edges
    • Flowers March to May
    • RHS AGM: Tough reliable evergreen foliage

    Currently out of stock

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

    'Lisann' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Showy, bright white flowers

    • Prefers part shade (but grows in full sun)
    • Excellent for underplanting trees and shrubs
    • Flowers from January to April
    • Easy to grow and low maintenance

    Currently out of stock

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

    'Marlon' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Early blooming and prolific

    • Grows best in part shade (tolerates full sun)
    • Perfect for winter balconies and terraces
    • Early-flowering from November to early spring
    • A great source of nectar for pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

    Upright feathery golden plumes

    • Plant in a spot with full sunshine
    • Ideal for prairie-style borders
    • Flowers June to August
    • Strong structural garden presence

    Currently out of stock

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

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

    Gloriously eyecatching shades

    • Part shade is best (full sun is tolerable)
    • Brilliant in woodland planting schemes
    • Blooms from December to April/March
    • Incredibly low maintenance

    Currently out of stock

  • Miscanthus sinensis Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Miscanthus sinensis

    Classic soaring silver fountain

    • Does best in a sunny environment
    • Brilliant for large grass borders
    • Flowers August to October
    • Provides striking winter architecture

    Currently out of stock

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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.

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