We offer a lovely selection of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, all grown here in the New Forest. The majority of the shrubs we supply are in a 2/3L, 5L or a 7.5L/10L sized pot.
The 2-3L pots offer a lovely starter sized plant that you can place directly into your borders. Depending on the plant variety, they tend to be reasonably well branched and approximately 30-45cm tall.
The 5L pot sizes offers a slightly larger option at approximately 45cm-60cm and nicely branched.
The 7.5L/10L size pots are a great option if you are looking to give instant impact to your borders. They tend to be in the region of 60-80cm or taller and well branched.
Our online shop currently offers a selection of the most frequently requested varieties. Other varieties are available on request. Please email us on kat@plantsfordesign.co.uk with your requirements.
Callicarpa ‘Profusion’ is a medium sized shrub, renowned for its striking purple berries in autumn. Small lilac coloured flowers in early summer are followed by dense clusters of berries. It’s purple-green lanceolate shaped leaves turn a lovely purple-gold colour in autumn. This variety is self-fertile, but it has been observed that if several plants are grouped together more berries are produced
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 2-2.5m tall x 2m spread
Fresh foliage purple-green turning to green as leaves mature. Lovely autumn colour
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Mixed borders, stand alone specimen.
Caryopteris ‘Heavenly Blue’ is a fabulous upright shrub that thrives in a sunny spot. Vivid, bright blue flowers are a magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Perfect for planting in cottage style gardens, containers or any sunny garden border.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1m tall x 1m spread
Silvery-grey/green lanceolate, serrated leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Cottage style borders, mixed planting, containers
Ceratostigma willmontianum features stunning deep blue flowers in late summer through autumn. Lovely red leaves through the autumn months which fall revealing lots of pretty seed heads. A great source of late season nectar for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1m tall x 1m spread
Small, green to lime green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Cottage style borders, mixed planting, containers
Ceratostigma ‘Forest Blue’ is a bushy, spreading shrub with bright blue flowers from late summer to early autumn. Perfect for adding late season colour to cottage style gardens, sunny garden borders or containers. Lovely red autumn coloured leaves.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1m tall x 1.2m spread
Small, green to lime green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Cottage style borders, mixed planting, containers
Euonymous alatus is renowned for it’s intriguing corky, winged stems that look impressive through the winter months. Dark green leaves turn a stunning crimson-red in the autumn. Small, orange-red fruits form on more mature specimens.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun or partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 2.5m tall x 2.5m spread
Dark green oval shaped leaves with stunning autumn colour
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Mixed planting or stand alone specimen
Fatsia Japonica is a popular, exotic looking shrub with large deeply lobed leaves. Showy panicles of creamy-white flowers on mature specimens in autumn.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Evergreen
Approx 3-4m tall x 3-4m spread
Large, glossy green lobed leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect in exotic styled gardens alongside ornate grasses, bamboos and red/yellow or white flowering perennials
Fuchsia ‘Riccartonii’ is an attractive long-flowering variety with graceful arching branches. Masses of showy, bright pink-red flowers with purple centres bloom from early summer through to autumn. Perfect as an informal hedge or for adding a splash of colour to borders and containers.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 2m tall x 1.5-2m spread
Rich, dark small green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Flowers attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Sunny borders, hedging option, statement shrub
Mrs Popple is an excellent fuchsia variety with strong, upright growth habit to approximately 1 metre. Large, single purple flowers with pink-red sepals. Abundant flowers through the summer months and well into autumn. Favours a sheltered sunny spot with free draining soil.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1m tall x 1m spread
Rich, dark small green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Flowers attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Sunny borders, statement shrub
Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’ is one of the most sought-after Hydrangeas. Giant, white, snowball like flowers bloom from early summer through till autumn. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers a partially shaded location in the garden. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.8-2m tall x 1.8-2m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
A lovely pink arborescens variety with blousy, flower heads from midsummer though to autumn. A mid size variety reaching approximately 1.5m so, great for mid to back border planting. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering. Great variety for using in dried flower arrangements.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.5m tall x 1.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
A stunning hydrangea variety, with panicles of showy creamy-white flowers from late summer. Pink tinges appear as the flowers fade. It is well suited to the back of large borders or as a stand alone specimen. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 2.5-4m tall x 2-2.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
A stunning hydrangea variety with lime-green, cone shaped flowers. The long lasting flowers emerge in midsummer fading to cream and eventually turning shades of pink in autumn. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers a partially shaded location in the garden. An excellent choice for mid-back border displays, or as an attractive focal point in mixed plantings.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.5-2m tall x 2-2.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub. screening option
Stunning panicles of lime green flowers from mid summer, fading to cream and then pink as the blooms age. A lovely strong variety, that holds its structure well. Growing to approximately 1.2 metres, it makes a great alternative to limelight for smaller gardens. Works well as a mid border plant in large planting schemes. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 120cm tall x 100cm spread
Mid- green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
Hydrangea ‘Phanom’ features stunning conical shaped, creamy-white flowers which fade pink as the blooms age. A strong upright variety reaching an approximate height of 1.5 metres. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.5m tall x 1.5-2m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
Hydrangea ‘Silver Dollar’ is a compact variety with stunning conical shaped creamy-white shaped flowers from midsummer that fade to pink as they age. A mid size paniculata variety, growing to an approximate height of 1.5 metres. Perfect for mid-back border planting depending on the size of your borders. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.5m tall x 1.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
Aromatic foliage, beautiful deep violet-purple flowers and attractive to bees, butterflies and many other native insects. Fresh foliage in spring followed by an abundance of nectar rich flowers in summer and a second flush in early autumn. ‘Hidcote’ is a bushy, dwarf variety with silvery-grey leaves Thriving in well drained, alkaline soil, lavender prefer full sun and are best planted in a south or west facing position.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Grows well both inland and in exposed coastal areas
Evergreen
Easily maintained at 20-50cm
Silvery-grey aromatic foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained alkaline soil
Low hedging option, stand-alone shrub
A lovely dwarf evergreen shrub with sweetly scented white flowers through the winter months. Glossy dark green foliage year round which can be clipped neatly to create a lovely dwarf hedge or left to grow into a neat mid-size shrub. Glossy, black berries form in late summer.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Evergreen
Approx 1.5-2m tall x 2-2.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Low hedging option, Winter fragrance
Buddleja ‘Black Knight’ commonly known as the Butterfly bush, is a fantastic addition to any garden. Thriving in a sunny spot, they are a magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. ‘Black knight’ is a large variety growing up to 3 metres tall. Scented dark purple flowers through the summer months and into autumn.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 3m tall x 2m spread
Attractive, silvery-grey lance shaped leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Plant in any garden where you would like to attract, bees, moths and other pollinating insects