Shrubs & Hedges

Fuchsia 'Lady Thumb' is a charming, compact deciduous shrub that produces an abundance of elegant pendant flowers throughout summer and autumn. The dainty blooms feature bright pink-red sepals surrounding crisp white petals, creating a beautiful two-tone display that stands out against its attractive bronze-tinted green foliage. Its naturally bushy habit makes it ideal for patio containers, borders, and smaller gardens.

A reliable long-flowering variety, Lady Thumb is loved by bees and is particularly attractive to hummingbird hawk-moths and other pollinators, bringing colour and wildlife interest well into autumn.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Hardy Fuchsia
• Type: Deciduous Shrub
• Colour: Pink-Red and White
• Max. Height & Spread: H-0.9m x S-0.9m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: June to October
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Fuchsia 'Mrs Popple' is one of the most popular and reliable hardy fuchsias, prized for its profusion of elegant, dangling flowers from summer through to autumn. The striking blooms feature vivid scarlet-red sepals surrounding deep purple petals, creating a dramatic two-tone display that stands out beautifully against its fresh green foliage.

Its arching growth habit makes it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and informal hedging. A tough and dependable performer, this classic variety flowers continuously for months and is highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Hardy Fuchsia
• Type: Deciduous Shrub
• Colour: Scarlet Red and Deep Purple
• Max. Height & Spread: H-1.5m x S-1.2m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: June to October
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

A popular evergreen hedge, Griselinia littoralis is prized for its glossy, apple-green leaves and dense, bushy growth that provides excellent year-round privacy. Native to New Zealand, it's exceptionally tolerant of coastal winds and salt spray, making it ideal for Irish seaside gardens as well as sheltered inland locations.

Fast-growing and low-maintenance, it forms a neat, attractive screen with minimal effort.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: New Zealand Broadleaf
• Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade, Excellent for Coastal Exposure
• Season of Interest: All Year Round (Evergreen)
• Hardiness: Hardy (May Need Shelter in Exposed Inland Sites)
• Supplied Height: 40-60cm
• Max. Height & Spread: H-6m x S-4m (Desired Height Maintainable with Pruning)
• Pot size: 2 Litre

Hebe 'Rhubarb Crumble' is a striking evergreen shrub grown as much for its colourful foliage as its flowers. New growth emerges in rich burgundy and pink tones before maturing to cream and green variegation, creating year-round interest. During summer, spikes of pale lilac to white flowers appear above the foliage, attracting bees and other pollinators while adding an extra layer of colour.

Its naturally compact, rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, containers and small gardens where bold foliage can be appreciated throughout the seasons.

Horticultural Note: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain its neat shape and encourage fresh, colourful new growth.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Hebe 'Rhubarb Crumble'
• Type: Evergreen shrub
• Colour: Pale lilac to white flowers with cream, green, pink and burgundy variegated foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-0.7m x S-0.7m
• Hardiness: Hardy in most Irish gardens; protect from severe frost and cold winds
• Flowering Period: June to August
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Hebe 'Strawberries & Cream' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its attractive grey-green foliage and masses of soft pink and white flower spikes throughout summer. The blooms open with rich pink buds before fading to creamy white, creating a beautiful two-tone effect that attracts bees and other pollinators.

Its neat, bushy habit makes it ideal for borders, rockeries, coastal gardens, and containers where year-round foliage provides lasting interest. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this colourful Hebe is perfect for adding long-lasting structure and reliable summer colour to gardens of any size.

Horticultural Note: Plant in a sunny, sheltered position for the best flowering. Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to encourage fresh growth and maintain a tidy shape.

Characteristics:

• Type: Evergreen shrub
• Colour: Pink buds opening to soft pink and creamy white flowers; grey-green foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-0.8m x S-0.8m
• Hardiness: Hardy in most Irish gardens; benefits from shelter in particularly cold or exposed locations
• Flowering Period: June - September
• Position: Full sun to partial shade, borders, rockeries, containers, coastal gardens
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Hebe 'Wiri Mist' is a compact, evergreen shrub that produces masses of delicate white flower spikes from early summer into autumn. The neat, glossy green foliage provides year-round structure, while the long-lasting blooms attract bees and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, 'Wiri Mist' brings fresh colour and evergreen interest to the garden throughout the year.

Horticultural Note: Removing spent flower spikes after flowering helps encourage fresh growth and can promote additional blooms later in the season.

Characteristics:

• Type: Evergreen shrub
• Colour: White flowers with glossy green foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-0.9m x S-0.9m
• Hardiness: Hardy in most Irish gardens
• Flowering Period: June - September
• Position: Full sun to partial shade, borders, containers, coastal gardens, cottage gardens, low hedging
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Hebe vernicosa is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its neat, glossy foliage and elegant clusters of small white flowers that appear throughout summer. The tiny, rounded leaves form a dense mound of year-round greenery, while the nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other pollinators.

Its naturally tidy habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, rockeries, patio containers, and low-maintenance gardens. Hardy, versatile, and easy to grow, Hebe vernicosa adds structure and subtle seasonal colour to gardens of all sizes.

Horticultural Note:

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Hebe vernicosa
• Type: Evergreen shrub
• Colour: White flowers with glossy dark green foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-0.8m x S-0.8m
• Hardiness: Hardy in most Irish gardens
• Flowering Period: June - August
• Position: Full sun to partial shade, borders, containers, rockeries, coastal and cottage gardens
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Heuchera 'Forever Red' is a striking evergreen perennial grown primarily for its exceptionally vibrant foliage. Its ruffled leaves emerge bright red in spring, retain their rich scarlet tones through summer, and deepen to burgundy-red in autumn and winter, providing year-round colour and interest.

Compact and easy to grow, 'Forever Red' thrives in borders, containers, woodland gardens, and shaded patios. Its colourful foliage makes it an excellent companion for flowering perennials and evergreen shrubs.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Coral Bells
• Type: Evergreen Perennial
• Colour: Scarlet Red Foliage with Creamy White Flowers
• Max. Height & Spread: H-0.4m x S-0.45m
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Flowering Period: June to July
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Hydrangea 'Living Infinity' is a compact, long-flowering mophead hydrangea that brings months of colour to the garden. Producing large, rounded flower heads that open pink and deepen to rich rosy tones as they mature, this variety flowers repeatedly from summer into autumn, providing an exceptionally long display.

Its neat, bushy habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, patios, and smaller gardens where reliable colour is desired throughout the season.

Horticultural Note: Excellent for patio containers, mixed borders, and cottage-style planting schemes. The exceptionally long flowering season makes it a valuable source of colour from early summer well into autumn. Flowers are also attractive for cutting and drying.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Mophead Hydrangea
• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: Pink to deep rose flower heads
• Max. Height & Spread: H-1.2m x S-1.2m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Flowering Period: June to October
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Pot Size: 23cm

Hydrangea 'Annabelle' is one of the most beloved flowering shrubs for Irish gardens, renowned for its enormous globe-shaped flower heads that can reach up to 25cm across. Emerging lime-green before maturing to pure white, the blooms create a stunning display from mid-summer into autumn.

Reliable, easy to grow, and exceptionally floriferous, it brings elegance and brightness to borders, woodland gardens, and shaded areas.

Horticultural Note: Unlike many mophead hydrangeas, 'Annabelle' flowers on new season's growth, meaning it blooms reliably every year even after harsh winters or heavy pruning.

• Common Name: Annabelle Hydrangea
• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: Lime-green buds opening to creamy white flowers, fading to soft green in autumn
• Max. Height & Spread: H-1.5m x S-1.5m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Flowering Period: July - September
• Position: Full sun to partial shade, woodland gardens, mixed borders, cottage gardens, specimen planting
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' is a magnificent large-leaved hydrangea prized for its unusual lacecap flowers and luxurious foliage. The velvety, elongated leaves create a bold architectural presence, while the striking flower heads feature clusters of tiny lavender-purple fertile flowers surrounded by delicate white florets.

Flowering later in the season than many hydrangeas, it brings elegance, texture, and long-lasting interest to partially shaded gardens.

Horticultural Note: The large, softly hairy leaves provide a tropical appearance while remaining perfectly suited to Irish gardens. Unlike many hydrangeas, 'Macrophylla' is grown as much for its impressive foliage as its flowers.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Rough-Leaved Hydrangea
• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: Lavender-purple and white flowers, deep green foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-3m x S-3m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Flowering Period: July to September
• Position: Partial shade to full shade
• Pot Size: 3 Litre

Hydrangea 'Candlelight' is a stunning panicle hydrangea renowned for its large, upright flower heads and exceptional colour transformation throughout the season. Creamy white blooms emerge in midsummer before gradually taking on warm shades of soft pink and rich rose-red as autumn approaches.

Supported by strong stems, the impressive flower panicles remain upright even after heavy rain, providing months of colour and structure in the garden.

Horticultural Note: Unlike many mophead hydrangeas, Hydrangea paniculata 'Candlelight' flowers on new growth produced each spring.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Candlelight Hydrangea
• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: Creamy white flowers ageing to pink and deep rose-red
• Max. Height & Spread: H-1.5m x S-1.5m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Flowering Period: July - October
• Position: Full sun to partial shade, mixed borders, cottage gardens, patio containers, specimen planting
• Pot Size: 7.5 Litre

A true showstopper in the late summer garden, Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' produces large, upright flower panicles that gradually transform from creamy white to rich rosy pink. As the blooms mature from the base upwards, each flower head often displays both colours at the same time, creating a striking two tone effect that lasts for months.

A long flowering, easy to grow hydrangea that delivers outstanding colour and garden impact from summer into autumn.

Horticultural Note: Unlike many mophead hydrangeas, flower colour is not affected by soil pH. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage strong new growth and large flower panicles. Thrives in fertile, moisture retentive but well drained soil.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: White flowers ageing to deep pink
• Max. Height & Spread: H-2.5m x S-2m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Flowering Period: July to October
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Pot Size: 7.5 Litre

Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red' is one of the most striking panicle hydrangeas, valued for its dramatic colour transformation throughout the season. Large, cone-shaped flower heads emerge creamy white in summer, gradually blush pink, and finally mature to deep wine-red by autumn.

The dark red stems enhance the display, while the flowers attract pollinators and provide long-lasting garden interest. Its upright, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, specimen planting, and mixed shrub beds.

Horticultural Note: Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting schemes, and cut flower arrangements. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage strong flowering stems.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Colour: White flowers ageing through pink to deep red
• Max. Height & Spread: H-2m x S-2m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Flowering Period: July to October
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Pot Size: 7.5 Litre

Hypericum 'Hidcote', commonly known as St John's Wort, is a reliable deciduous shrub that produces a profusion of large, bright golden-yellow flowers throughout summer. Each bloom is highlighted by a cluster of prominent golden stamens, creating a cheerful display that attracts bees and other pollinators.

Tough, easy to grow and low maintenance, 'Hidcote' thrives in a wide range of garden conditions and is ideal for adding long-lasting summer colour.

Horticultural Note:

Characteristics:

• Common Name: St John's Wort
• Type: Deciduous shrub
• Colour: Bright golden-yellow flowers with green foliage
• Max. Height & Spread: H-1.5m x S-1.5m
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Flowering Period: June - September
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Pot Size: 3 Litre

Ilex crenata 'Jenny' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its tidy growth habit and glossy, deep green foliage. Naturally forming a slender conical shape, this plant offers a refined architectural presence that suits patios, entranceways and formal gardens. Its dense foliage responds well to gentle trimming, allowing it to maintain its elegant outline throughout the year.

Specifications:

• Common Name: Japanese Holly
• Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Supplied Height: 50cm - 60cm
• Max. Height & Spread: H-1.5m x S-0.8m (Over Several Years)
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 4 Litre

A beautifully shaped evergreen bay tree, trained into an elegant pyramid form. Its dense, glossy foliage adds year-round structure and sophistication, making it ideal for framing entrances, lining pathways, or enhancing patios with a formal, architectural look.

Characteristics:

• Common Name: Bay Tree
• Type: Evergreen Shrub/Small Tree
• Colour: Glossy Dark Green Foliage
• Supplied Height: 120cm
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 31cm

A striking evergreen tree with a perfectly shaped lollipop-style head, ideal for adding instant structure and sophistication to patios, doorways, or formal garden designs. Its dense, glossy foliage provides year-round interest and creates a smart, architectural look.

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Characteristics:

• Common Name: Bay Tree
• Type: Evergreen Shrub/Small Tree
• Colour: Glossy Dark Green Foliage
• Supplied Height: 45/50cm
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 30cm