Trees & Shrubs

These plants have big red berries all through the autumn and are particularly useful for Christmas displays. Gaultheria are a great plants to mix with seasonal bedding in winter containers, baskets or borders. They prefer acidic soil and make good ground cover plants in the border.

Aspect: Part Shade

Hardiness: Hardy

Flowering Time: Summer

Height: 30 - 50cm in five years

Spread: 80 - 100cm in five years

These evergreen shrubs give colour and interest all year round and have an elegant growth habit that resembles bamboo. Nandina flush red or lime on the new growth, depending on the variety. They can be grown in most locations if protected from the worst of the winds. 

Aspect: Full Sun to Part Shade 

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height: 100 - 150cm in five years

Spread: 100 - 150cm in five years

These tough little evergreen shrubs give colour and interest all year round. Leucothoe flush red on the new growth. This effect is enhanced during the colder months. They can be grown in most locations if protected from the worst of the winds. They prefer an acidic pH. 

Aspect: Full Sun to Light Shade 

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height: 60 - 80cm in five years

Spread: 60 - 80cm in five years