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Add some softness to your spring garden with this delightful deciduous Viburnum. Tiered layers of branches are draped with white, lacy florets in late spring. The fresh green foliage has an oval shape and is attractively serrated. Quite easy to grow and tolerant of most conditions. Deciduous, Hardy.

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aka Chinese Snowball Tree

Huge rounded trusses of white 'snowball' flowers open from green buds in early summer. The dark leathery summer foliage as red and yellow autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Happy in sun or part shade and hardy to most conditions except hot dry wind. Lovely background shrub. Deciduous.

In milder climates this large shrub is sometimes semi-evergreen i.e. not all the leaves fall in winter.

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aka Viburnum

A beautiful shrub with mid green pointed leaves with serrated edges that lay in tiers along the branches. The large, creamy white flowers open out in the spring and smother the bush in beautiful bloom. Small red berries that turn black follow the flowers. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

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An outstanding pink flowering Viburnum which holds the pink colour. where other varieties often bleach out to white. Flat topped lace caps amid tiered horizontal branches. It is an excellent re-bloomer, providing an exceptional autumn floral display. Broad handsome green foliage. Deciduous

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A beautiful dwarf form of this worthy flowering shrub. In late spring snowy clusters of white snowball blooms decorate the ends of the branches. Attractive serrated fresh green foliage that turns deep burgundy prior to leaf fall. Neat and tidy habit. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

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aka Snowball Tree

The main feature of this deciduous shrub is the large globular, white, 'snowball' flower-heads that appear in spring. Forms an open, graceful shrub with green leaves that have good autumn colour. Easy to grow and a firm favourite for good reason. Deciduous.

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'Pink Beauty' is a spreading medium-sized deciduous shrub with ovate, attractively veined leaves turning purplish in autumn, and flat, lacecap heads of creamy-white flowers ageing to pink, sometimes followed by red, later black, berries. Deciduous

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A beautiful shrub with green leaves tinged with bronze in autumn that lay in tiers along the branches. The white flowers turn to pink in autumn and spring and smother the bush in beautiful bloom. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

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aka Sargent Viburnum

Something a little different to add interest to your garden. New foliage emerges a velvety maroon and matures to a deep green with a hint of maroon. Pink buds are followed by delicate white lace cap type flowers in mid spring followed by red berries. Quite a striking shrub and well worth planting. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Snowball

This delightful deciduous shrub has interesting textured leaves and an abundance of pretty white flower clusters throughout the summer that are followed by red berries. Hardy and tolerant of most conditions but prefers afternoon shade. Deciduous

If you wish to prune your 'Summer Snowflake' it is best done after flowering though this may reduce the amount of berries. Lovely background shrub and fabulous in a group of 3 or more.

aka Fragrant snowball

Pretty semi evergreen shrub with shiny green leaves with grey underside. Large groups of fragrant white flowers in spring which start off as pink in the bud. Flowers develop before the leaves. Berries after flowering which are red to black. Can grow in sun or part shade in well drained soils.

Extremely hardy to frost and can handle dry orders once established.

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aka Periwinkle

Commonly known as Periwinkle this little ground-cover has nice glossy green foliage and a quick creeping habit. In spring and summer pretty starry flowers of warm mauve appear en masse. Likes a semi-shaded position and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

I grow my Periwinkle in a tall narrow container where is drapes attractively over the sides. While this plant is quite easy to grow it will do better in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

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aka Periwinkle

Periwinkle. A vigorous little ground-cover with glossy green, narrow foliage topped off with small white starry flowers in spring and summer. Will cover the ground quite quickly and can easily be trimmed back if it gets too carried away. Likes semi-shade and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Periwinkle is very easy to grow but does not like soil that completely drys out in summer.

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aka Periwinkle

Commonly known as Periwinkle this useful little ground-cover has glossy green foliage and little lilac blue flowers in spring and summer. Good for planting under trees or in woodland areas as it likes a little shade and protection from harsh frost. Can be trimmed if it gets too carried away. Evergreen.

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aka Apple Blossom

A compact, dark leaf shrub that produces pink flowers from mid Spring and into Summer. It looks beautiful with graceful arching stems it will fill a decent gap among the shrubbery or in a large container. Plant in a sunny spot and prune after flowering. Deciduous.

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aka Apple Blossom

A top performing, easy to grow, spring flowering shrub that deserves a place in the border or shrubbery. Graceful arching stems of beautiful rose-red bell shaped flowers in spring. Attractive green foliage. Plant in a sunny spot and prune after flowering. Deciduous.

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aka Apple Blossom

A top performing, easy to grow, spring flowering shrub that deserves a place in the border or shrubbery. Graceful arching stems of beautiful pale pink bell shaped flowers in spring. Attractive variegated light green foliage. Plant in a sunny spot and prune after flowering. Deciduous.

This shrub is quite a sight in full flower. The 'florida' part of the botanical name means 'floriferous' (not where it goes for its holidays) or to put it simply lots of flowers. An irresistible sight when in full bloom.

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Dwarf, compact, rounded habit with brilliant golden foliage and cerise pink flowers in the spring! A wonderful colorful shrub for any garden. Stays smaller and more compact than other Weigela varieties. Deciduous. Trim to shape during the winter.

Eligible for PVR, propagation is prohibited.

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aka Apple Blossom, Weigela Snowflake

A top performing, easy to grow, spring flowering shrub that deserves a place in the border or shrubbery. Graceful arching stems of beautiful white bell shaped flowers in spring. Attractive green foliage. Plant in a sunny spot and prune after flowering. Deciduous.

aka Australian Rosemary

This tough little Aussie shrub looks good even when neglected. Dark green rosemary like foliage that forms a spreading mound, masses of white flowers that appear mainly in spring. Likes the sun but will tolerate some shade. Must have good drainage. Evergreen.

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A semi-dwarf coastal variety of rosemary that forms a natural "box" shape. Australian Native. Bright green foliage and small mauve flowers in spring and summer. Great as a low garden hedge or left to form its natural ball shape. Hardy, frost and drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.

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This is a fast growing Australian shrub. With attractive cream and green foliage that flowers white in Spring through Summer. Good for using the colour contrast to lighten a dark area in the garden. Can be used in coastal plantings, containers and trim into an informal hedge. Evergreen. Drought tolerant.

Trim after flowering to maintain shape and size.

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Low Horizon will form a soft grey green carpet covered in white in spring and summer. Fabulous for covering dry banks or providing an easycare groundcover. Occasional pruning will maintain a compact shape. Evergreen. PVR.WES06

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aka Australian Rosemary

This tough little Aussie shrub looks good even when neglected. Dark green rosemary like foliage that forms a spreading mound, masses of white flowers that appear mainly in spring. Likes the sun but will tolerate some shade. Must have good drainage. Evergreen.

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aka Poor Knights Lily

Poor Knights Lily is a stunning plant and well worth growing. A very slow growing plant with fans of flax-like leaves up to 1m high. Its striking red flowers occur on tall stems in Spring but it takes up to 7 years to flower. When root-bound it will flower more quickly and prolifically.

On the islands, the plants are fed with seabird droppings, which are high in nitrogen and phosphorous. You can simulate this with bird guano, which is sold at some garden shops, or online. Or you may use any slow-release fertilizer that is rich in nitrogen and phosphorous.