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Buy Garden Shrubs in Suffolk – Woolpit Nurseries
Shrubs are the foundation of any garden, providing stunning looks and stability that last through all four seasons
Looking to buy garden shrubs for your garden in Suffolk? At Woolpit Nurseries we have a wide selection of shrubs to bring colour, structure, and interest to your outdoor space all year round. Whether you need flowering shrubs for summer colour, evergreens for winter structure, or compact shrubs for pots and patios, you’ll find the perfect plants here.
We’re a family-run garden plant nursery near Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, open Friday to Sunday. No online sales – everything is available in person so you can choose the best plants for your garden.
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Why Choose Shrubs for Your Garden?
Shrubs are one of the most versatile plants you can add to your garden:
- Provide year-round colour and structure
- Add seasonal flowers, berries, or foliage interest
- Create wildlife-friendly habitats for bees, birds, and pollinators
- Work in borders, hedges, pots, or as stand-alone features
- Low-maintenance and long-lasting
Whether you’re creating a new border, refreshing your patio containers, or planting for wildlife, shrubs are an excellent choice.
Types of Garden Shrubs at Woolpit Nurseries
We stock a wide range of shrubs suitable for Suffolk gardens. Our shrubs are carefully chosen to thrive in Suffolk’s soil and climate. NOTE: Our selection changes with customer demand. Visit us at Woolpit Nurseries to explore what’s in stock! No online sales—shop in person.
Evergreen Shrubs
These provide year-round structure and foliage. Perfect for hedges, borders or pots. Such as Euonymus – variegated leaves. Photinia ‘Red Robin’ – striking red new growth, great for hedging. Viburnum tinus – glossy leaves and flowers through winter.
Shrubs for Autumn & Winter Interest
Add colour and structure to your garden outside of summer. Such as: Cornus (Dogwood) – fiery red orange stems in winter. Mahonia ‘Winter Sun’ – bright yellow flowers in winter. Sarcococca (Christmas Box) – evergreen with fragrant winter flowers.
Compact & Patio Shrubs
Ideal for smaller spaces, patios, or containers. Such as: Berberis – compact, colourful foliage with small spring flowers. Spiraea – easy to grow with frothy clusters of flowers. Dwarf Buddleja – smaller varieties perfect for pots and loved by butterflies.
Groundcover Shrubs
Low-growing shrubs that spread to cover soil, helps suppress weeds and fill awkward spaces. Such as: Cotoneaster – evergreen groundcover with berries. Vinca (Periwinkle) – hardy, blue or white flowers. Pachysandra – evergreen foliage, likes shady areas.
Wildlife-Friendly Shrubs
Encourage pollinators and birds into your garden. Such as: Buddleja (Butterfly Bush) – irresistible to butterflies and bees. Ribes (Flowering Currant) – early spring nectar source. Sambucus (Elder) – striking foliage and flowers, then berries loved by birds.
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Planting & Care Tips for Shrubs
- Soil preparation: Dig in organic matter and ensure good drainage.
- Watering: Water regularly in the first year while shrubs establish.
- Feeding: Apply slow-release fertiliser in spring for strong growth.
- Pruning: Prune flowering shrubs after blooming to encourage new growth.
- Positioning: Most shrubs prefer full sun or partial shade – check labels for guidance.
Shrub FAQ’s
When is the best time to buy and plant garden shrubs in Suffolk?
You can buy shrubs year-round at Woolpit Nurseries, but planting is best done in spring or autumn when soil is moist and not too hot.
Can shrubs grow in pots?
Yes! Compact varieties such as Hebes, Lavatera and small Euonymus are perfect for containers.
Are shrubs low-maintenance?
Most shrubs need very little care once established. Occasional pruning and feeding will keep them healthy.
Can I buy shrubs online from Woolpit Nurseries?
No – we don’t sell online. All plants are sold in person at our Suffolk nursery so you can hand-pick the best shrubs yourself.
How to Plant Shrubs
Planting shrubs is the perfect way to give your garden a lasting foundation of vibrancy and beauty. Autumn is ideal for planting shrubs of all sizes! And container-grown varieties are ready to be planted at any point in the year.
What you’ll need:
Garden spade, garden fork, garden compost, slow-release fertiliser
Planting your shrub
- Before planting, give your shrub a good drink to get them ready for the big move! Make sure you dig a hole that’s twice as wide and deep as their root-ball – note that roses need special attention here so be sure theirs is even deeper. Then use a fork to break up the edges and base of hole.
- Then gently place one hand over the root-ball and wrap your fingers around its stem for support. Then with the other, carefully pull off its pot— hopefully it’ll come right away! If it doesn’t come away easily, try tapping against something hard or cutting the pot off when all else fails.
- Before planting, check the shrub roots. Gently untangle and straighten out any roots growing around the root ball. Then place the plant in the hole so that the top of the root-ball is level with the ground surface.
- To ensure your shrubs get off to a good start, make sure to back-fill the hole with soil around their roots and firm as you go to get rid of air-pockets. After that’s done – just top up with more soil if needed then water well! And remember to water in very dry weather in the first year of growth.
- Finally stand back and watch as your shrub blossoms and blooms!
Visit Woolpit Nurseries – Your Local Garden Plant Nursery
If you’re looking to buy garden shrubs in Suffolk, come and see us at Woolpit Nurseries. Our team can help you choose the right shrubs for your garden, whether you’re after year-round structure, seasonal flowers, or wildlife-friendly planting.
📍 Conveniently located between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
🚫 No online sales – visit us in person for fresh stock and advice
