If you’re looking to buy garden shrubs in Suffolk, Woolpit Nurseries offers a wide selection of healthy, nursery-grown shrubs ready to plant. Our shrubs are chosen to thrive in local conditions, bringing colour, structure and interest to your garden in every season. We don’t sell online – visit us in person to choose your plants.
Beautiful Garden Shrubs to Transform Your Outdoor Space
Whether you’re planting new borders, refreshing patio containers or adding winter structure, shrubs are one of the most reliable ways to improve your garden. At Woolpit Nurseries, you’ll find shrubs for sun and shade, clay and sandy soil, large gardens and compact plots.
📄 See our Shrub Stock List at Woolpit Nurseries. And our Perennial Stock List at Woolpit Nurseries — perfect if you’re building mixed borders with shrubs and perennials.
Please note: all stock is subject to availability and may change quickly due to customer demand. Visiting in person is always the best way to see our latest plants.
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. Availability changes with the seasons and demand, so visiting in person is the best way to see what’s in stock.
Evergreen Shrubs (All-Year Structure)
Evergreen shrubs keep your garden looking full and structured throughout the year. Popular choices include:
Photinia ‘Red Robin’
Red new growth and great for hedging
Euonymus
Variegated evergreen foliage for borders and pots
Viburnum tinus
Glossy leaves and winter flowers
Flowering Shrubs (Spring Summer Colour)
Evergreen shrubs keep your garden looking full and structured throughout the year. Popular choices include:
Hydrangea
Large, long-lasting flower heads
Choisya
Scented white blooms and attractive foliage
Lavender
Aromatic and loved by bees
Shrubs for Autumn & Winter Interest
Keep your garden interesting outside of summer with shrubs that shine in the colder months:
Cornus (Dogwood)
Fiery red or orange winter stems
Mahonia ‘Winter Sun’
Bright yellow flowers in winter
Sarcococca
Evergreen, highly fragrant winter flowers
Compact & Patio Shrubs
Ideal for smaller gardens, courtyards or containers:
Berberis
Compact, colourful foliage and spring flowers
Spiraea
Easy to grow with frothy clusters of blooms
Hebe
Neat evergreen mounds, long flowering, great for pots
Groundcover Shrubs
Low-growing shrubs help suppress weeds and fill tricky spaces:
Cotoneaster
Evergreen with decorative berries
Vinca (Periwinkle)
Reliable, hardy groundcover
Pachysandra
Ideal for shady patches
Wildlife-Friendly Shrubs
Encourage wildlife into your garden with:
Buddleja
A butterfly magnet
Ribes
Early spring nectar source
Sambucus
Attractive foliage, flowers and berries
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.
What our customers say
” A really proper garden centre. Good range of product, friendly staff, competitive prices … what’s not to like?” – Will M./ Google Review
Shrub FAQ’s
Autumn and spring are ideal for planting shrubs, but potted shrubs from Woolpit Nurseries can be planted throughout the year if kept well watered.
Yes. Many compact and evergreen shrubs grow very well in containers, making them perfect for patios and smaller gardens.
Most shrubs are relatively low-maintenance once established, needing only occasional pruning, feeding and watering during dry periods.
No. We do not sell online — all shrubs are sold in person so you can choose from fresh, healthy stock.
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.
We’re conveniently located between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, just off the A14. No online sales – visit us in person for fresh stock and expert advice.