Shrubs

Arbutus canariensis Canary Islands Madrone This special tree has attractive evergreen foliage and produces large panicles of white bell-like flowers throughout the year and is a native of the Canary Islands. Read more about Arbutus canariensis

I remember a beautifully grown plant of Buddleja alternifolia grown as standard in the walled garden at Cruden Farm. The arching willowy branches were densely foliaged and in full bloom and what pleasure it gave. Read more about Buddleja alternifolia ‘Argentea’

Golden Twig Dogwood is grown of its bright glossy yellow-green winter stems. A suckering deciduous shrub it is best planted where the winter sun can catch it. Not particular to soils it will grow happily in quite boggy conditions. Read more about Cornus sericea ‘Flaviramea’

First introduced to English gardens from Syria prior to 1596 the Rose of Sharon is actually a native of China and was more than likely brought to the Levant via the Silk Road. Read more about Hibiscus syriacus ‘Elfin Rose’

The Phlomis include some of the best evergreen shrubs for Australian gardens. This is a superb species with rich green leaves. Deep egg yolk yellow flowers open from russet-olive buds in whorls along the vertical flower stems. P. Read more about Phlomis longifolia