10 Most Popular Garden Shrubs for Suffolk Gardens – Woolpit Nurseries

Abelia x grandiflora ‘Radiance’

(abelia ‘Radiance’)

A compact, semi-evergreen shrub, ‘Radiance’ offers an elegant blend of variegated green and cream leaves, accented with striking red stems. Lightly scented white flowers bloom from midsummer to autumn, adding fragrance and charm to your garden. This garden shrub is perfect for borders or as a low hedge.
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Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Torch’

(Japanese barberry ‘Golden Torch’)

Brighten up any garden corner with the golden-yellow foliage of Golden Torch. This spiny, deciduous shrub grows upright and narrow, offering vibrant colour that transitions to pink and orange hues in autumn. Red berries and small white spring flowers add even more seasonal interest, making it a standout choice for structural planting.

Ceanothus ‘Autumnal Blue’

(Californian lilac ‘Autumnal Blue’)

Add a burst of blue to your garden with this bushy evergreen shrub. Glossy green leaves and clusters of sky-blue flowers create a lively display from late summer to autumn. Autumnal Blue thrives in sunny spots and works wonderfully as a feature plant or as a garden shrub in a mixed border.

Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’

(Mexican orange ‘Sundance’)

Bright yellow, aromatic foliage makes Sundance a cheerful addition to any space. This medium-sized, evergreen shrub produces fragrant white flowers in clusters. Ideal for brightening up darker garden areas, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal maintenance.

Coprosma ‘Pacific Dawn’

(Looking glass plant ‘Pacific Dawn’)

For a splash of year-round color, Pacific Dawn delivers. Its rounded, evergreen leaves transition from green with cream-to-pink margins in spring to deep purples and reds in autumn and winter. This garden shrub makes a stunning container plant or focal point in mixed beds.

Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’

(Dogwood ‘Midwinter Fire’)

Create a dazzling winter display with Midwinter Fire. Known for its orange-red and yellow stems, this deciduous garden shrub shines during the colder months. It also offers oval green leaves and subtle white summer flowers, making it versatile for year-round interest.

Escallonia ‘Apple Blossom’

(Escallonia ‘Apple Blossom’)

Compact and evergreen, Apple Blossom is beloved for its glossy green leaves and delicate pale-pink flowers. Blooming from early summer, it’s perfect for low hedges, mixed borders with bedding plants, or as a standalone feature shrub in smaller gardens.

Mahonia x media ‘Winter Sun’

(Oregon grape ‘Winter Sun’)

Add architectural structure to your garden with Winter Sun. Its upright growth, spiny green leaves, and bright yellow, fragrant flowers make it an excellent choice for shaded areas. Blue-black berries follow the flowers, providing food for wildlife.

Philadelphus ‘Virginal’

(Mock orange ‘Virginal’)

Fill your garden with the heady scent of mock orange. This vigorous garden shrub offers double, white blooms that release their fragrance in early summer. It’s perfect for creating a cottage-garden feel or filling gaps in a larger planting scheme.

Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’

(Christmas berry ‘Red Robin’)

A firm favorite, Red Robin is both evergreen and eye-catching. Its glossy red young leaves mature to deep green, providing color contrast throughout the year. Clusters of creamy white spring flowers add another layer of appeal, making it ideal as a hedge, screen, or standalone garden shrub.