Evergreen plants are the backbone of the easy-care garden. I call these the gardens structural plants as they provide interest all year. They are the stars of the winter garden. I use both shrubs and perennials to provide evergreen interest.
The Hart’s-tongue fern Asplenium scolopendrium is a distinctive and easily recognisable native fern of the UK, known for its unique appearance compared to most other species. It is a hardy, evergreen plant that adds year-round structure and te […]
Hedera helix is the scientific name for common ivy, a versatile, evergreen, and woody climbing plant, commonly found clinging to walls, trees, and fences. It’s known for its two distinct growth phases: a juvenile stage characterised by lobed l […]
Cotoneaster ‘Cornubia’ is a vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree that is highly valued for its striking seasonal display and wildlife-friendly characteristics. It is a popular choice for gardens due to its year-round interest and relat […]
Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’ is a popular, compact, and low-maintenance evergreen shrub known for its attractive variegated foliage. It features bright green leaves with striking gold margins, which often develop a reddish-pink tinge d […]
Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’ is a popular, low-growing, evergreen shrub known for its striking variegated foliage. It features glossy, deep green leaves edged with white, which develop a pinkish tinge in the winter. This versatile plant […]
Japanese Aralia, scientifically known as Fatsia japonica, is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its large, glossy, palmately lobed leaves and tropical appearance. Native to Japan and Korea, it thrives in partial shade and can tolerate full […]
Heuchera ‘Green Spice’, also known as Coral Bells, a striking perennial known for its vibrant, semi-evergreen foliage. The leaves are primarily silver-green, with prominent deep burgundy or plum-colored veins, and may also display hints of red […]
