Pyracantha 'Orange Sapphire' – Vibrant Semi Evergreen Hedging with Brilliant Orange Berries for Year-Round Beauty & Security The Pyracantha 'Or...
View full detailsIlex Crenata Green Hedge 20/30cm Bare Root A Box Alternative with Year-Round Glossy Green Foliage Ilex crenata, also known as Japanese Holly, is a ...
View full detailsSkimmia japonica ‘Kew Green’ – Compact Evergreen with Fragrant Cream Buds and Polished Structure Skimmia japonica ‘Kew Green’ is a compact, male ev...
View full detailsIlex 'Blue Maid' is a dense, compact evergreen shrub known for its attractive blue-green foliage and its suitability for hedging or as a feature pl...
View full detailsViburnum tinus ‘Spirit’ Common name: Laurustinus Viburnum tinus ‘Spirit’ is a neat, compact evergreen shrub prized for its long flowering season an...
View full detailsIlex Crenata Hedging Jenny – Compact, Dense, and Versatile Evergreen Hedge for Elegant Gardens Ilex Crenata Hedging Jenny is a versatile, slow-grow...
View full detailsIlex crenata 'Caroline Upright' – 80/100cm Root Ball A Neat, Evergreen Alternative to Box for Elegant Formal Hedges Ilex crenata ‘Caroline Upright’...
View full detailsQuercus ilex – A Resilient Evergreen Oak for Year-Round Appeal Quercus ilex (Holm Oak) is a hardy, evergreen tree known for its dense, leathery dar...
View full detailsIlex crenata ‘Jenny’ – Compact, Evergreen Hedging for Neat Low Borders (10cm Pot) Ilex crenata ‘Jenny’ is a refined Japanese holly variety, loved f...
View full detailsViburnum × bodnantense ‘Dawn’ Deciduous shrub with fragrant, pink winter to early spring flowers Viburnum ‘Dawn’ is a stunning deciduous shrub priz...
View full detailsViburnum opulus, commonly known as Guelder Rose It's admired for its attractive clusters of white flowers, vibrant red berries, and brilliant autum...
View full detailsPyracantha ‘Golden Glow’ A Stunning Evergreen with Radiant Golden Berries Pyracantha ‘Golden Glow’ is a vigorous, thorny evergreen shrub celebrated...
View full detailsMahonia × media ‘Winter Sun’ Common name: Mahonia / Oregon Grape Mahonia ‘Winter Sun’ is a striking, upright evergreen shrub valued for its bold, s...
View full detailsIlex meserveae ‘Heckenfee’ Instant Solitaire 210/225cm – Striking, Evergreen Holly with Red Berries & Dense Structure for Instant Impact The Il...
View full detailsViburnum opulus is a highly ornamental, wildlife-friendly shrub with year-round interest, making it a valuable addition to UK gardens. Its white fl...
View full detailsIlex crenata ‘Convexa Ball’ – A Rounded, Elegant Evergreen with Glossy Foliage Ilex crenata ‘Convexa Ball’ is a charming, compact evergreen shrub k...
View full detailsIlex crenata from 5 paces look almost exactly like a box bush, they don't get caterpillar or blight. The plants forms a mass of tight packed curve...
View full detailsIlex crenata ‘Caroline Cone’ – A Compact Evergreen with Upright Form and Glossy Foliage Ilex crenata ‘Caroline Cone’ is an elegant evergreen shrub ...
View full detailsIlex crenata ‘Kinme’ – Elegant Evergreen Standard with Year-Round Structure (1/2 Standard, 10 Litre Pot, 80cm Stem) Ilex crenata ‘Kinme’ is a refin...
View full detailsViburnum tinus – ¼ Standard (3 Litre Pot, 50cm Stem) Elegant Evergreen with Seasonal Flowers & Neat Form This ¼ standard form of Viburnum tinus...
View full detailsCornus controversa – Elegant Tiered Beauty for Architectural Drama Cornus controversa, commonly known as the Wedding Cake Tree, is a striking decid...
View full detailsViburnum tinus 'Spirit' Compact evergreen shrub with winter flowers and all-season interest Viburnum tinus 'Spirit' is a compact and bushy evergree...
View full detailsIlex crenata 'Dark Green' – A Dense Evergreen with Rich, Glossy Foliage Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense...
View full detailsIlex × 'Nellie Stevens' – Elegant, Hardy & Versatile Holly with Rich Green Foliage and Vibrant Red Berries Ilex × 'Nellie Stevens', commonly kn...
View full detailsViburnum plicatum 'Pragense' – A Graceful and Hardy Viburnum for Year-Round Interest Viburnum plicatum 'Pragense', commonly known as the Prague Vib...
View full detailsPyracantha 'Red Column' – The Striking Scarlet Berry Hedge for Bold Year-Round Impact Pyracantha 'Red Column', commonly known as Firethorn, is a to...
View full detailsMahonia × media ‘Winter Sun’ – A Bold Evergreen with Fragrant Winter Blooms Mahonia × media ‘Winter Sun’ is a striking evergreen shrub that brings ...
View full detailsIlex × meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ – Bold Evergreen Structure with Pollinator Value (Specimen Plant, 200–225cm Tall) Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ is ...
View full detailsViburnum tinus 'Eve Price' Evergreen flowering shrub – year-round structure and seasonal colour Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ is a compact, evergreen ...
View full detailsViburnum tinus 'Eve Price' – The Compact Evergreen Viburnum with Pink-Tinted Blooms Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized...
View full detailsViburnum tinus Common name: Laurustinus Viburnum tinus is a dense, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and a long flowering season. From...
View full detailsCornus alba ‘Siberica Variegata’ – The Variegated Dogwood with Stunning Red Stems and Year-Round Interest Cornus alba ‘Siberica Variegata’, also kn...
View full detailsMahonia media 'Charity' – A Bold Evergreen with Fragrant Yellow Flowers Mahonia media 'Charity' is an evergreen shrub known for its striking yellow...
View full detailsIlex × ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ – Evergreen Elegance with Pleached Form for Year-Round Screening(3/4 Standard Pleached) Ilex × ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ is a ...
View full detailsIlex crenata ‘Dark Green’ Spiral – Elegant Evergreen Topiary for Stylish Structure (18 Litre Pot, 120–130cm Tall) Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ Spiral ...
View full detailsIlex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ – Hardy Evergreen with Winter Berries & Glossy Foliage(¼ Standard, 6 Litre Pot) Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ is a ...
View full detailsViburnum tinus Common name: Laurustinus Viburnum tinus is a dense, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and a long flowering season. From...
View full detailsViburnum tinus ‘Spirit’ – The Compact Evergreen with Soft Pink Buds and Winter Appeal Viburnum tinus ‘Spirit’ is a compact, evergreen shrub valued ...
View full detailsViburnum opulus 'Roseum' – The Elegant Viburnum with Snowball-Like Blooms Viburnum opulus 'Roseum', commonly known as Snowball Viburnum, is a strik...
View full detailsIlex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' – A Stunning Variegated Holly Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata', commonly known as Silver-Margined Holly, i...
View full detailsIlex crenata ‘Hecco Ball’ – A Compact, Rounded Evergreen with Elegant Foliage Ilex crenata ‘Hecco Ball’ is a versatile, compact evergreen shrub kno...
View full detailsViburnum davidii – The Evergreen Viburnum with Glossy Foliage and Beautiful Blue Berries Viburnum davidii is an evergreen shrub known for its gloss...
View full detailsIlex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ – Elegant Evergreen Topiary with Winter Colour(Topiary Ball, 90–100cm Diameter) Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ is a hard...
View full detailsIlex aquifolium ‘Argentea Marginata’ – Classic Variegated Holly for Evergreen Elegance (35 Litre Pot, ½ Standard Form) Ilex aquifolium ‘Argentea Ma...
View full detailsPyracantha 'Orange Glow' – The Fiery Berry Hedge for Year-Round Colour and Security Pyracantha 'Orange Glow', commonly known as Firethorn, is a vig...
View full detailsCornus kousa ‘Teutonia’ (Kousa Dogwood) – A Stunning Tree with Elegant Flowers and Striking Fall Colour Cornus kousa ‘Teutonia’, commonly known as ...
View full detailsCornus florida – A Graceful Statement Tree for Year-Round Beauty (50 Litre Pot, 150–160cm Tall) Cornus florida, in a 50 Litre pot and standing 150–...
View full detailsWinter interest plants are essential for maintaining vibrancy and visual appeal in gardens during the coldest months of the year. While many gardens may appear dormant and colorless as temperatures drop, carefully selected winter interest plants can transform a bleak landscape into a lively, colorful display.
These plants come in various forms, including deciduous shrubs, evergreens, perennials, and ornamental grasses. Deciduous shrubs like Cornus (Dogwood) and Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) are particularly valued for their striking branch structures and vibrant bark colors, which stand out against snowy or grey backdrops. Witch Hazel is especially notable for its fragrant, spider-like flowers that bloom in deep winter, offering rare scents when most other plants are dormant.
Evergreens play a pivotal role in the winter garden by providing a continuous display of foliage when most trees and shrubs have lost their leaves. Varieties such as Holly (Ilex), with its bright red berries, and Skimmia, with its rich green leaves and winter berries, add color and life. They also serve as crucial shelter and food sources for wildlife during the harsh winter months.
Perennials that offer structural interest, such as Sedum with its frost-kissed seed heads, and ornamental grasses like Miscanthus, which stands tall with feathery plumes, are invaluable. These plants capture frost and snow on their structures, creating striking natural sculptures in the winter light.
Additionally, bulbs like Snowdrops (Galanthus) and Winter Aconite (Eranthis) are among the first to bloom as winter wanes, often emerging through snow to herald the arrival of spring. Their resilience and ability to bloom in cold temperatures make them a cherished sight in late winter.
Incorporating these plants into a garden ensures that it remains an inviting and interesting space year-round, not only enhancing its aesthetic but also increasing the ecological value by supporting local wildlife during the winter. A garden with well-planned winter interest encourages outdoor activity and appreciation of nature’s subtleties during a season when many retreat indoors.
